Gjesvær

Gjesvær is an island in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gjesværstappan and Gjesvær Chapel.

Nature reserve
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is a group of high, steep-sided, grass-covered islands which are located north of the island village of in Nordkapp Municipality in county, .

Church
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is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Nordkapp Municipality in county, . It is located in the village of on the western end of the island of . is situated 2½ km southeast of Gjesvær.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gjesvær.

Village
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or Geaissvearra is an old fishing village in Nordkapp Municipality in county, . It is the only place in Finnmark known from the Viking Age and is mentioned in the Heimskringla saga as Geirsver. is situated 2½ km south of Gjesvær.

Gjesvær

Latitude
71.12° or 71° 7′ 12″ north
Longitude
25.34917° or 25° 20′ 57″ east
Open location code
CG3748CX+2M
Geo­Names ID
826991
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