Old Fishing village Traditional Cache
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Should be a easy-one, but this is mostly a summer-cache april to oktober. But you might......
Nyksund in Vesterålen, northern Norway. (69°N 15°2E) People have been living in Nyksund since before recorded history.Until the late 18th century, the population was scarce, but with the rise of commercial trade, Nyksund became an important centre for hundreds of fishermen coming to exploit the rich fishing fields nearby.
As bigger vessels and road transportation rendered the port obsolete due to its shallow waters and poor road, Nyksund became an isolated outpost with a dwindling population. Finally, measures were made to shut the place down. During the 1970's, the city became a ghost town.
With the turn of the century, after 30 years of erosion, the lights are turned back on in Nyksund. New citizens are finding the old houses worthwhile.
In 2003, the main obstacle to new activity in Nyksund is inadequate communications infrastructure; be it roads, wire or postal service.We do recommend a visit at EKSPIDISJONEN Restaurant, this is one of the best restaurants in Nothern Norway, Ringo and Monja will make a gastronomic "once in a lifetime" for you!
www.nyksund-info.com
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Ybbx va gur abegu irfg pbeare bs na byq sbhaqngvba jnyy.