Kristiansund

We only have an hour here so we’ll revisit the Klippfiskkjarringa (The Clipfish Woman), this sculpture is in tribute to the women who worked in the cities vital Clipfish industry for over 300 years, the most important industry in Kristiansund, until the 1950’s

Klippfisk = Dried Salted Cod
Kjerrinda = Old Women

The picture of the Clipfish Women on the beach is courtesy of: Visit Norway

The Naval Mine is memorialising both the First and Second World Wars - ‘They Gave Us Their Lives When It Mattered’

The Fisher Boy - symbolises youthful hope and the towns maritime future

On the Christmas Tree children from local schools make their own Wishes & GreetingsRead more