Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of Norway. With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway. Henningsvær is situated 9 km southeast of Risøy.

Knutstad

Hamlet

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Knutstad is a village in Vestvågøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on the northeastern part of the island of Vestvågøya, along the European route E10 highway, about 9 kilometres east of the village of Bøstad. Knutstad Chapel is located in the village. Knutstad is situated 9 km northwest of Risøy.

Risøy

Type: Farm
Also known as: “Risöen” and “Risoy”
Category: agriculture
Location: Vestvågøy Municipality, Nordland, Northern Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

68.2° or 68° 12′ north

Longitude

14.03333° or 14° 2′ east

Open location code

9FWP52XM+X8

GeoNames ID

3141744

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