Helleren in Jøssingfjord - Where no one would think anyone could live!

Helleren in Jøssingfjord is a unique and distinctive place with two small houses sheltered under a large natural rock face. The cliff has been used as a shelter by humans for thousands of years.

At the very heart of the unique landscape of Jøssingfjord lies Helleren. One of Norway's most distinctive cultural monuments. Under the cave, people have sought shelter for thousands of years, from the first settlements of the Stone Age to small families who lived here as late as the 19th century.

Here you will find two small houses, with wooden roofs. The massive stone slab above them still provides protection from the elements, just as nature did when the place was inhabited.

At the meeting point of raw geology and human adaptation, Helleren tells a unique story of how humans have lived in close interaction with the landscape. Surrounded by the characteristic, anorthosite landscape that characterizes Magma Geopark, the site provides an experience that is both serene and magnificent at the same time.

Helleren is not just a stop along the way, it is a rare glimpse into the human ability to find opportunities where few others would see them.

Proceed carefully!

We welcome the public to Helleren. But proceed carefully! The houses are not sized to be able to handle today's pleasant but at the same time high visitor numbers. Remember that Helleren belongs to all of us, not just us living today, but also those who come after us. In their dramatic modesty, the houses under Helleren are one of our finest cultural monuments.

• The houses are closed, but feel free to observe the houses up close.
• Proceed carefully
• All use of fire is prohibited
• Do not leave litter