There are several labyrinths in Finnmark. There is one on the island of Kjeøya at the mouth of Kjøfjord and one on Holmengrå at the mouth of Jarfjorden. There is also one at the mouth of the Tana River and one in Magerøysundet. The dating of these labyrinths is uncertain, but it is believed that they date back to the period between 1000 and 1600 AD. The labyrinths consist of stones laid out in a pattern. There is an outer opening you can walk through, and if you follow the paths formed by the stones you will end up in the centre of the labyrinth. The labyrinths are all located near the sea and in places which are regarded as rich fishing grounds.

In his book on North Norwegian history, Bjørnar Olsen presents the theory that the labyrinths were used in connection with burial ceremonies. Traces of burial sites have been found near them. Olsen thinks that during burials the Noaidi (shaman) would perform rituals involving the labyrinth. The period in the labyrinth symbolized the transition between life and death. It is known that during the historical period in question, the Sami people entered the European market economy through the establishment of Norwegian fishing villages along the coast of Finnmark, and Russian monasteries were also set up. In this situation, the construction of labyrinths can be seen as an intensification of symbolic production, with the aim of building up internal solidarity at a time when the Sami people were under pressure from outside.