Saxskäret
Saxskäret is an island in Norrbotten County, Norrland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Brändöskär.
Brändöskär
Nature reserve
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Brändöskär and Uddskär are two islands in the northwest of the Swedish sector of the Bay of Bothnia, in the Luleå archipelago, joined by an isthmus. In the past there was a large summer fishing village around the bay between the two islands. Brändöskär is situated 3½ km southeast of Saxskäret.
Saxskäret
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Saxskär” and “Saxskaret”
- Category: landform
- Location: Norrbotten County, Norrland, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
65.55° or 65° 33′ northLongitude
22.75° or 22° 45′ eastOpen location code
9GQ4HQ22+22GeoNames ID
603029
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hindersön and Gruvan.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hansgrundet and Stora Bullerskäret.
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