Vatneleiren
Vatneleiren is a military base located in Sandnes Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It was constructed just east of the Hanafjellet mountain just outside the city of Sandnes by the German Army during the German occupation of Norway in World War II, and has been used by the Norwegian Army since 1945.- Type: Fort
- Description: military base in Sandnes, Norway
- Also known as: “Htksø” and “Vatne leir”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Hana Church and Fogdahuset.
Hana Church
Church
Hana Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway… Hana Church is situated 2 km northwest of Vatneleiren.
The Science Factory
Museum
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Forus and Hommersåk.
Forus
Suburb
Vatneleiren
- Categories: cultural property, military base, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Sandnes, Rogaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
58.85° or 58° 51′ north
Longitude
5.78333° or 5° 47′ east
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
9FC7RQXM+X8
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In Other Languages
From Norwegian to Norwegian Bokmål—“Vatneleiren” goes by many names.
- Norwegian Bokmål: “Vatneleiren”
- Norwegian: “Vatneleiren”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Auestad and Vatne.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Skjørestadmyra and Revholen.
Rogaland: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Stavanger and Haugesund.
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