Budget hotels in Kvalsund in Finnmark Fylke, Norway put visitors in the vicinity of ancient history. The coastal town of Kvalsund has a long an interesting past dating back to medieval times. In the town center tourists must see the 3 Rocks. The 3 Rocks are a group of rock carvings dated to 2,500 years ago. These are the oldest rock carvings in the area. Nearby is Stalloen, a sacrificial stone. Stalloen was used to sacrifice offerings to the gods in ancient times, up until the 19th century. It is still believed that if a person passes the stone without showing respect he will have bad luck.
Many of the discount hotels in Kvalsund have a beautiful view of the Kvalsund Suspension Bridge. The bridge crosses the Kvalsundet allowing traffic from the mainland to travel to Kvalsund. The Kvalsund Church was the only building left after the Germans decimated the city during WWII. The church was used as housing during the war and now serves as a place of worship. And, for a true Norwegian experience sign on with Arctic Expedition. This unique adventure takes visitors by dogsled over the countryside. Through the mountains and down the Arctic Coast, riders will fish for food, snow shoe, and learn the art of dog-mushing.