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1. Solsem cave. |
The cave has
approximately 4000 years old wall paintings. It has also been found rests of
human beings and animals which indicates that the cave probably was used as
a residence and a place for sacrifice. |
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2. King Herlaugs tomb. |
King Herlaug
(about 870 A.D) would not surrender to the new king, Harald Hårfagre, and
chose to be buried with 11 of his men. In addition to this big tomb, Leka
has about 160 stoneheaps-graves. |
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3. Stone castles and caves.
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On top of "Steinstind"
and "Mannatind" you can find rests of country castles from 400 - 600 A.D.
You can find the grottos "Litj Bindalskjerja" and "Svartomnen" in Gutvik. |
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4. Lekamøya.
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Lekamøya is a
well-known land-mark for sailors. Lekamøya is also known from the legend of
"Hestmannen og de syv søstre". |
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5. Ørnerovet. |
The tree
years old girl, Svanhild, was in 1932 caught by an eagle. She was later
found alive on a shelf high up in the mountain. |
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6. Herlaugsdagene and outdoor
play. |
Every July "Herlaugsdagene"
are arranged. A lot of different activities take place - for instance an
outdoor play "Eit spel om Kong Herlaug" and "L'Enfant de La Patrie". The
French pirate ship "L'Enfant de La Patrie"hit ground and sank outside Gutvik
in 1898. |
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Museum. |
"Leka
bygdemuseum" has a rich selection of objects which show how people lived on
Leka generations ago. You can also find a lot of objects from different
wrecks found by divers. |
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8. Leka church. |
The new
church was built in 1867. The altarpiece from the old church is probably a
gift from princess Elisabeth made by a Dutch wood-carver in 1535. |
| 9a. Leka Motell og Camping. |
Leka Steinsenter - Geologiexhibition and souvernirs.
Peculiar stone cabins made of local stone for rental.
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| 9b. Leka
Steinsenter. |
Leka Stone Centre with
exhibition of minerals and stones. Souvenirs and stone products for sale.
Excursion guide |
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10. Wrecks. |
Around Leka
it is possible to dive on several wrecks. Several wrecks are only 10 to 30 m
below the surface. |
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11. Skeisnesset Kultursti. |
Leka is the best place in the worlds to study
geology. You can find a lot of different stones and minerals during a couple
of hours march. In Skeisnesset you can find several marked paths. |
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12.
Beach - bathing place. |
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13.
Guest harbour. |
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