Sulitjelma Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
settlement in Fauske Municipality, Norway
About Sulitjelma
Sulitjelma is situated by a lake in a lush valley, surrounded by mountains and glaciers. It has a population of some 500 people. The village has reliable snow cover in winter. The village originated as a Sámi settlement. In the mid-19th century Norwegians arrived, cleared farms, and soon found copper and sulphur. In the early 20th century the mining companySulitjelma gruberwas the largest in Norway, with some 1750 people employed. Beside the mine itself, there were facilities for processing the ore and to support the population. The bulk of the ore was however deep down in the mountain and mining became expensive over time. The mine was closed in 1991. The present road is built on the former narrow gauge railway. The village belongs to the Fauske municipality.
Where to Stay in Sulitjelma
- 🏨Ny-Sulitjelma fjellstue
- 🏨Pieskehaure fjällstuga
- 🏨Sårjåsjaure
- 🏨Sorjushytta
Sulitjelma Travel Guide Sections
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