Turns forsaken WW2 bunker into perfect Arctic underground cabin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ย. 2024
- After discovering an abandoned World War II bunker while on a hike in northern Norway, Henrik Lande Andersen spent two years transforming this former German WW2 lookout into an overnight refuge open to all.
Over the course of two years, Henrik made the hike from town - the only way to access the site - carrying pieces of salvaged construction material to build a roof, door, windows, beds, table, and kitchen cabinets.
During World War II, northern Norway was a strategic outpost (as a transport route for Swedish iron ore), and the German Army built hundreds of bunkers here. Henrik’s bunker-that he’s dubbed Utsikten, or “The View”-was likely built by Ukrainian prisoners of war. The rocky mountain face was first blasted with dynamite and then filled in with concrete and rock.
Using materials found in the trash, Henrik estimates he spent the equivalent of about $500 to create the shelter (used entirely on roofing materials; he even found expensive tools in the trash). He even enlisted six friends to carry a heavy iron stove up the mountain on planks.
Today anyone who finds the path from town hike up to the site and spend the night. The sign on the door reads “ no key, feel free,” and hundreds of people have slept in the space since Henrik finished it.
The place isn’t sanctioned by a local government, but in Norway, there’s a right to roam - Allemannsrett - that allows anyone to camp anywhere, as long as it's not encroaching on someone's home or privacy and doesn’t cause any damage.
Henrik was 18 when he moved up here from Oslo attracted by the rugged nature. He made a film about his two-year experience building, and at times living in, this historic refuge. “What I wanted with the project was to turn the place on its head, what it was historically. It was about war and abuse of power and I wanted to turn it to the opposite, like a sanctuary, a place where everyone is welcome and to transform the history to something new.”
- Henrik's film: • Utsikten | The View
- Henrik Lande Andersen's TH-cam channel: / @henriklande19966
- Henrik's Portfolio: henriklandeand...
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"When people feel trusted, they will give the trust back" What a simple yet such a powerful principle! Instead of erasing a violent history, they found a way to repurpose this where the community has learned to value and respect this new place. Wishing them all the best.
Well put❤️🔥
@@JB-eg1tb would be nice if this included all people, but sadly not. There are many amongst us simply out for themselves and want to break society.
So nice principle to live by
Maga wants to break society.
Wow! What an industrious, creative and determined young man. A beautiful idea to repurpose everything and share it freely.
I'm guessing it was not his to share, but he still improved it knowing it would help the public. So he's credited with the project, but its probably all just public.
I assume it is located on government’s land, not his private property.
Human nature can be so inspiring. This person effort is just that. Thank you Henrik
Such a hard working, peaceful, young man. Wonderful donation to the people. Wishing him the best. blessings
Peaceful... but with a Palestinian flag button on his backpack.
A great repurposing saga, from the site to the furnishings and from war and occupation to peace and trust. Very inspirational to see the care and attention to detail in this piece. Thanks for being young, inventive and doing this work Henrik! Big hugs to Kirsten and Nicolas too🥰
It's really beautiful how he turned it from, "war and abusive power" to peace and sanctuary. What a creative and inspiring young man with such a kind heart. God bless him.
Just when I think you couldn't find anything more unique...you do it again! Thanks for sharing...lovely young man! Health and blessings! :)
Outstanding; this young man had and will inspire many more people to come. It just goes to show that even simple basic carpentry skills can say much more with the energy it infers
Wonderful. I did a lot of youth hosteling and camping in the late 60's and 70's. Same principles...take what you need, leave what you can; leave nothing but footprints; clean up after yourself; pack out your trash, etc.
I'm wondering how they manage it when there are more people than beds? Is there some type of reservation system? Probably not.
What a nice contribution Henrik has made to society.
No doubt they camp outside using their own gear, as we can see that group of young people have done.
You sleep where there is space..
The bunker is in the little town Kabelvåg on the Lofoten penninsula. I lived in Svolvær and as a kid we used to play in bunkers from WW2.
Rather an archipelago, though you can drive from island to island thanks to the European road E10, which runs from Sweden to Å on Lofoten’s westernmost point.
Thank you.
I get weighed down by all the ugliness in this world. Thank You Kirsten & Nicolas for lightening my spirit with the beauty you find (people/nature/architecture). It gives me hope & optimism. I wish good things for Henrik ... Love and Peace to all.
I can tell you have a kind soul. It took a lot of work to get that looking the way it does and from the start you never had the attitude that this was going to be just yours. It wouldn't be as cool and warm without the karma that was put in to it. I read this little saying once and it's always stuck with me. It definitely applies to your " house, it goes "Little House ,so very small, just big enough for love, that's all"... and sometimes that's all you need. Just like the Beatles said... Enjoy dude and go lightly.
I used to live in this town 30 years ago as a child, actually less than 600m from the bunker, so strange seeing this pop up on a channel I sometimes randomly watch!
What a awesomely resourceful, humble and creative young man who just wants to share with others what he has made. Henrik it is an honor to witness your efforts. And thanks so much Kirsten and Nicholas for another amazing blog!! In the late 70's I visited Alesund, Norway while in the US Navy and saw a number of those old WWII bunkers in the mountains above that city, but the views from your location are more spectacular( not to take anything away from Alesund!) Thanks again and warmest wishes for even more contentment and joy in your lives.
This young man gives me hope for the future. He's mindful of the environment, encourages trust, and creates a beautiful shared place. ☮️
What an amazing young man. The world needs more people like him. His parents should be very proud of him, and for how they raised him. A beautiful human being at heart.
This is incredibly special. What an inspiring young man.
What an amazing young man! He's turned that old bunker into a recipient for his creativity, adding so many useful, interesting, and fun elements to share with whoever uses it. Just color me amazed!
Kirsten really goes to the ends of the earth to share her dreams with us.The depth of this man's vision and labor is stunning.Beating weapons into plowshares.
The ethos of this wonderful young person gives me hope.
Henry David Thoreau would have been so proud of this young man. Wishing him many, many good years and visitors of good faith.
What a wonderful human being! Thank you for sharing 🙏
What a wonderful nest perched above the fjord. It's just inaccessible enough to make it a great getaway spot, but I would absolutely hate trying to climb up and down during the Wintertime with all the snow. Due is seriously laid back and he seems to have found the sweet spot in being able to do just what is necessary and not go overboard making it more accessible or spending too much money; great use of salvaged materials.
mahalo and aloha... natural space is precious place...... no more war, peaceful shore, room to soar, shared with the poor, no locks on the door.... om na ma she vaya....
I learned a new great word today - mahalo. But I'm curious to what "om na ma she vaya" means? Chrome translate failed me.
@@Staroy " OM NAMAH SHIVAYA " Means surrednder yourself to the God Shiva or surrender yourself to what ever come in your way. From the Hinduism.
The ability to think of how it was, how it could be, and appreciate what it is... fascinating
Very interesting, thank you. Henrik has definitely found his calling at a young age, earlier than many of us, well done and keep doing what you're doing Henrik. The obligatory Ikea bag, I'm sure every household in Europe has a few of them, we did.
Wow , what a lot of work!
You are very strong to of carried all the trimmings up that mountain🌞.
I cant believe you slept there in winter, now that's dedication 😳.
Nicely Done 🎉
JO JO IN VT 🇺🇲💞
The beauty of your project is amazing. Just do it, we learn from our mistakes.
Love this so much. He is basically the Norway version of us. If we had time to convert one of the old WW2 bunkers in New Zealand we would do it the same way. Salvaged materials all the way! Also the free use is very similar to our Aotearoa public network of backcountry huts.
No graffiti on the inside shows people respect the space and the concept. Thoughtful comments in the hyttebok are the only things left behind.
I think the kind of people, who would vandalize this place, don't usually travel to places like this.
@@univedia1498 Norway, especially the northern half is 99% decent people you would happily share a couple of beers with
I’m from England originally, but now live in Norway and I really do think it’s because they don’t have as many immigrants here and everyone gets payed a decent wage that these things do not get corrupted, damaged or taken advantage of
@@janetrobinson6190 Yes, but you will get shamed saying that sadly
@@Staroy That’s the beauty of myself being an immigrant, people don’t get so mad when I say it 😂
What a wonderful young man with thoughts as big as the cosmos. We are blessed to such as he, and them that helped build. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
What a beautiful young man! This gives me hope!🌿
Wish more people would see this as a great example and an inspiration
We have historic and newer cattlemen’s huts here in the Victorian Alps that hikers can shelter within. Same principle and feeling of communalism. Great work. Australia.
this was a great video all the respect to Henrik Lande Andersen , what a guy
Extraordinarily extraordinary! ❤
I have watched quite a few of your videos.
This one compelled me to just post a note to say it was such a refreshing watch.
The whole build ethos and evolution of the bunker resonates with my heart.
Thank you for finding and sharing this build.
you can camp more or less anywhere in norway, sweden, finland, iceland and i think scotland there are some restrictions like cleaning up after you and how long you can stay in one place
Same with America, we just call it homelessness or dispersed camping
I hope that idea spreads to America.
Iceland no You have to Camp at camp sites Just been there in feburary but very Nice country😊
You are correct with Scotland, comes under Right to Roam.
Fareislands also has right too roam / allemanratt, free camping. Motor driven vehicles are forbidden off road in Sweden. E bikes also .only if you own land you can drive ATV s an sutch there and not for fun . In winter snowmobiling is allowed on special trails if there is enough snow.
Manual Pedalbikes are not included into the terrain vieabcele law. You can ride bikes offroad everywhere except I nature reserves with special rules , on those camping and campfires may also be restricted.
A think that usa is missing out badly, having so strict private land laws.
Gå Henrik! Tusen takk for at du deler dette med oss, nå mer enn noen gang.
This is a very special place, enhanced by a special man... what a gift.
Henrik's determination to get this bunker made into a home is amazing. I like the look out part of this bunker and the views must be wonderful in the early morning at first light.
It's the siphon effect. 18:33
In Sweden, I assume it's the same in Norway, we can camp everywhere, also on other private lands, but not closer than 100m to the home of the owner.And you cannot stay multiple nights on the same place
Absolutely stunning views and what tenacity and vision this man has to transform this bunker in a special place!
Kirsten. There is beauty in the thing you do. Keep doing what you do. May the Great Creator smile upon your fortunes.
A wonderful build story, with a fascination of a purposeful yet whimsical builder. He is making a statement of past times, leading to what can be without any material ownership, just useful and fulfilling with next to no cost. Like it. Ty for this happening experience, Visually
Absolutely brilliant! What a lovely young man! Warm Regards from Aus 💚
The nazis wanted northern Norwegian ports to ship Swedish iron ore south to Germany. Sweden was neutral. They couldn’t use the Baltic ports because the Russian navy was there. The ore was sent overland to Norway and shipped from there.
Thank you for this note. I can see you know about the strategy of the area. Iron ore was strategic for weaponry and nearby Narvik was a crucial port.
@@johnransom1146 Sweden wasn’t Neutral they were complicit. If they stood back and allowed Germany to get resources then they were complicit with Germany. Thank god Britain wasn’t neutral, it would have been easy to do.
Swedish ships delivered 65% of iron ore exported to Germany.
@@cloverite Yes. Scandinavia would likely have been complicit in trading with Germany if it hadn't been for the German invasion, which was a response to the British naval-mining the Norwegian coast and declaring war on Germany, which was a response to Germany invading Poland, which was a response to Poland persecuting Germans in Danzig, which was a respons to ethnic division and power hungry rulers in Europe Waring their neighbors since before the middle ages, in the name of god 🤔
And now those Germans are free to travel anywhere they like, funny world we live in
That Einstein quote was the perfect summary. 👍
Absolutely
Thank you Henrik, I would love to come and stay sometime. It must be beautiful to watch the sunset down on the fjord.
I have embarked on a similar, though less ambitious, endeavor in my hometown of St.Paul, Minnesota. Along the banks of the Mississippi River, I use the limestone slabs from the cliff along with the exposed roots of trees to make little places to sit and enjoy nature. Most of the stone is full of Cambrian fossils (500,000,000 years old), I try to place the most fossil rich ones prominently.
While Minnesota is known for it's thousands of lakes, the big river is my favorite natural feature of my home. The Mississippi River Flyway is the biggest migratory route in North America, spring and autumn are truly amazing times. I have many memories bird watching and some truly crazy behaviors I've seen in my feathered friends.
So he built this knowing that it would be available to all-that it wouldn’t be “his.” People leave what they can and take what they need. This is commune-ism in action. Beautiful.
Norwegians are a wonderful people. My own personal opinion, but I think Norwegians take the concept of "being civilised" to a whole different level.
Not on this small scale get real, this is just hospitality.
I’m from England originally, but now live in Norway and I really do think it’s because they don’t have as many immigrants here and everyone gets payed a decent wage that these things do not get corrupted, damaged or taken advantage of
Anarchism cohort, no state involvement. And I agree. Anarchism is civilisation
@@sarchlalaith8836 Kropotkin looms large.
This guy has a great soul. He deserve a price for his creation !!! Congrats.
It's so beautiful...I just want to cry...thank you. 💗💗💗
We need to learn from this gentleman and the world sure needs more mentalities like this.
This is the kind of adventure I would still enjoy doing at 65. I love his imagination in creating this space in such an incredible setting.
What a clever and resourceful young man he is! We always approve of "up cycling" as much as possible, he was able to achieve that as well as taking something that is ugly and posses negative karma, and completely turns it around to be a positive experience for so many, to bring comfort and warmth to the community. I would like to see more of this kind of thing. Clearly it isn't easy, it takes time, and over time, each person that uses the shelter can leave it a little better than what it was when they got there.
Astonishing, how beautiful all these things from trash look together! A shabby chic! A collage aesthetics!
So special……..I thought I was a king of using found items/ recycle…….This Gent is a Legend
It is a Norwegian culture and their way of living a life with mutual respect.
don't be fooled, Norway is one of the most restrictive countries in the world. This freedom to camp anywhere is about the only last freedom you have here. Anything else is insanely regulated. And another thing, Norwegians are the most state-obedient people in the world. Here the ruling class can expand its tyranny unhinged. That is the cold reality beneath the peaceful facade.
Stunning location 💚
Truly amazing❣
The concept is going strait into my dnd campaign.
How life should be! Awesome work on how to take something made from a world war to something everyone can view the Beauty of our World!
Holy cow, so great. Kirsten Dirksen you have the greatest job. ♥
In America, you would get evicted and fined, and then the place would get trashed and tagged. Afterwards, some teenager would get hurt, and then you would get sued too.
Ah yes, america, land of the free.... or was it norway, land of the free?!
Yeah, but that's America. No point comparing the US to civilised countries. They have almost nothing in common.
@@TheKarlslok America - Land of the FEE 😉
Not to mention stealing everything & causing trouble. America land of destruction of history & entitlement. 😢
Not everywhere in America. 🇺🇸
26:08 the green thing he is holding is a small signal round, like a minature flare gun. My grandpa still keeps some on him when he goes hunting and outback skiing
An emotional video. This guy did a good thing for is all.
there are mountain huts all over the world set up like this, get books included. you can climb mountains and find a canister at the top that holds a log book for people to sign. kind of like bragging rights. foresty forest has climbed to many, cleared trails to get to them, built one, made repairs.
well done Henrik.
So beautiful how you get to blend his footage of the build process into this video. What a beautiful transformation of a place of war to a sanctuary.
What a gorgeous place he has made.
This was beautiful. Thanks to you and your team. Henrik you are a representation of hope brought to life.
What a lovely, humble reverent fella. I applaud his efforts and attitude. 👏👏👏
What an inspirational project. Well done! Hope to visit one day and leave an entry in the guestbook and maybe something to add to the collections of found objects or household items.
You are a great young man with a heart close to nature and a person who has a sharing heart. Keep up the good work and be blessed.
Thanks for sharing today
This young man would make a good custom furniture craftsman.
Yes! His entire family is all connected to such an idea.
This is great and such a relaxed dude!
So much detail so many good questions. What a project! So well done.
Your most inspirational and emotional video yet. Thank you very much
Absolutely awesome
It's a grown-up play fort!
Another outstanding video of yours. This place is going to become very famous now after being advertised on TH-cam. I shall share it with my Norwegian friends.😊
Super creative! What about a bathroom/outhouse?
This is what is possible when care and gratitude is the currency.
Tak for at dele dit inspirerende arbejde :-)
Amazing,I would love to visit there! Well done Henrik!
You know, you hear people say how beautiful Norway is, but you kind of have to SEE this, to believe it. Truly amazing.
Wonderful story. Good man with a good mind and good heart.
that is amazing. I guess you have to be in good shape to be a documentary film maker.
Fascinating place! The young man has a food outlook and perspective on living free. A donation box would help to upkeep the bunker, at least to make it watertight. Young people must love going there to feel the ora of the place. Considering it's history with the Natzis, the bunker has become a friendly place for people to make friends. Great find you guys!
Beautiful place. Beautiful idea. Thank you for sharing.
very cool to make a project that belongs to everyone as long as theyre respectful
This is so traditionally Nordic, taking care and sharing. You see it all over Lapland where cabins are publicly available and people use them and keep them clean, it is for instance a non written rule that you make firewood for the next person before you leave.
Northern Norway is where the Nazis were making heavy water (deuterium). It was a huge target for the allied forces. They sunk ships in what they thought was an impenetrable fighting force, and they successfully attacked the factory in a covert attack by Norwegians who were badasses and used to the frozen tundra. It was pivotal in turning the war against what had been huge Nazi wins all over Europe. This place he’s made is fantastically done. He may not have the same degrees as his sister, but he’s a natural problem solver and innovator. The way he has collaborated with people around the world to share this space is practically unheard of. What an amazing young man and a truly spectacular project!
The Norwegian heavy water production happened at the town of Rjukan in Telemark county, southern Norway
Bullshit
What an amazing young man! Thank you for your efforts! 👏👏👏
Great stuff. If you tried doing that in the UK the council would make you tear it all down!
I am so impressed by this young man, this adventure is so inspiring. Thank you again for a beautiful experience, I love your Chanel 💚🙏
The Germans were really good at engineering
But they learned the nuanced art of eugenics from The USA and Britannia.❤😂🎉
Og de hadde slavearbeider fra russiske og Jugoslaviske krigsfanger som utførte byggingen av veier og jernbane
I am honestly astonished by the way Norwegians live. They are completely trustworthy and have an amazing community spirit. They learn English in school, they can camp anywhere and you leave with no trace. If that bunker was in North America it would have been trashed and graffiti would be all over the walls. The view was magnificent and it made me ask the question why can’t the world live and get along like this? I have a Norwegian friend and film maker Thomas Hanson and his videos emulate the exact feeling that this wonderful film does. The world needs more Norways and people that have grounded values and respect for one another.
To the young man in this video I admire your vision and hard work, let alone your dedication and skills to show off this bunker with a passion to let others enjoy it also❤
What an inspirational youg man.Bravo Sir! From the UK.
This is beautyfull to see :) We have so much nature and places like this in Norway, we have to use it more. A big thank you to this young man for doing this for us.