Petersburg blends working waterfront life with Southeast Alaska’s wilderness. From tidewater glaciers to Norwegian festivals, the town offers both cultural depth and stunning outdoor adventures.

Cultural & Historical Attractions

• Clausen Memorial Museum
  Showcasing Petersburg’s fishing heritage, Native artifacts, Norwegian roots, and rotating art exhibits.
  203 Main St, Petersburg, AK 99833
  1-907-772-3598

• Little Norway Festival
  Held every May since the 1950s, this multi-day festival includes Viking parades, dancing, arts, and community feasts.
  Main Street, Petersburg, AK 99833

Outdoor Adventures

• LeConte Glacier Tours
  Boat excursions to North America’s southernmost tidewater glacier, with icebergs, seals, and calving ice walls.
  Petersburg Harbor, Petersburg, AK 99833
  1-907-772-4299

• Wrangell Narrows
  A scenic 21-mile waterway with fishing fleets and dramatic tides, best explored on boat tours or from shore viewpoints.
  Wrangell Narrows, Petersburg, AK

• Blind Slough & Ohmer Creek Recreation Area
  Accessible by road from Petersburg; boardwalk trails, fishing, camping, and salmon runs.
  Blind Slough, Mitkof Island, AK
  1-907-772-3841

Wildlife & Nature

• Frederick Sound Whale Watching
  One of the world’s best places to see humpback whales bubble-net feeding in summer.
  Frederick Sound, Petersburg, AK

• Petersburg Creek – Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness
  Protected wilderness with fishing streams, old-growth forest, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
  Petersburg Creek, Mitkof Island, AK

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