A boat is docked next to a body of water

Sons of Norway

Get into the Norwegian spirit on a visit to the oldest Sons of Norway Lodge in Alaska.

Included in your voyage
  • Visit Alaska’s oldest Sons of Norway lodge and learn how Norwegian heritage is kept alive there.
  • Enjoy a selection of authentic Norwegian pastries, including lefse, skorpa, and almond puffs.
  • Watch a dance presentation by Norwegian dancers wearing the Petersburg bunad (traditional dress).
  • Pay respects to those lost at sea at the Bojer Wikan Fishermen’s Memorial Park next to the lodge.
  • Season

    Available all year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Duration

    0h45

  • Min. passengers

    50

  • Max. passengers

    100

  • Booking Code

    INCL-PSG2

  • Notices

    Restrooms are available and local cookbooks are available for sale.

Alaska’s Norwegian haven

Visit the oldest Sons of Norway Lodge in Alaska, known for carrying on the proud Norwegian heritage of its community. Have a cup of coffee or tea in the hall, along with some homemade Norwegian pastries. Learn about the history of the town and watch a performance by Norwegian dancers. Next to the hall, visit the Bojer Wikan Fishermen’s Memorial Park, dedicated in 2000 as a memorial to those lost at sea.

Practical information:

  • Remarks/requirements: Restrooms are available and local cookbooks are available for sale.
  • Menu: Coffee, tea, and Norwegian pastries
  • Language: English
  • Walking information: Guests must walk on the docks, up the access ramp, and one block on the city streets.
  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes