Halsnøy

Halsnøy is an island in , and has about 2,300 residents. Halsnøy is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Radiohola.

Cave
Radiohòla is a natural shelter used by the Norwegian resistance during the Second World War. It served as a hiding place for a radio that brought news from the , during a time of which radios were banned and the German occupants arrested and prosecuted those found in possession of one.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sunde.

Village
is a village in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland county, . The village is located along the Hardangerfjorden, just north of the island of Halsnøya. is situated 8 km northwest of Halsnøy.

Halsnøy

Latitude
59.77291° or 59° 46′ 23″ north
Longitude
5.7935° or 5° 47′ 37″ east
Population
2,300
Elevation
160 metres (525 feet)
United Nations Location Code
NO HAZ
Open location code
9FF7QQFV+59
Geo­Names ID
3154124
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