Steilneset Minnested

About Steilneset Minnested

Here in Vardø stands one of Norways most demanding cultural monuments. Steilneset Memorial honors the 91 people who were sentenced and executed for witchcraft in Finnmark during the 17th century – a time when fear and misunderstanding were allowed to control human destiny. Through original court record excerpts, you encounter their stories directly. The memorial itself is artistically and architecturally remarkable, created through an unusual collaboration between French artist Louise Bourgeois and Swiss Peter Zumthor. This is not a pleasant visit – it is a necessary and thought-provoking experience that changes how you understand our own region.

📍 Steilneset, 9952 Vardø