Birkjenes

Birkjenes is a locality in Farsund, Agder. Birkjenes is situated nearby to the hamlet Hovden, as well as near the locality Bjødnesodden.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Spind Church and Nordsund bru.

Spind Church

Church

Photo: Helt, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Spind Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Rødland in the area to the east of the town of Farsund.

Nordsund bru

Bridge

Photo: Sondrekv, Public domain.

Nordsund bru is a bridge, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Birkjenes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Loshavn and Farsund.

Loshavn is a small port village in Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located at the mouth of the Lyngdalsfjorden, about 4 kilometres south of the town of Farsund. Loshavn is situated 3½ km southwest of Birkjenes.

Farsund

Town

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Farsund is a town within Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The town also the administrative centre of the municipality. It is located near the mouth of the Lyngdalsfjorden, about 5 kilometres east of the village of Vanse. Farsund is situated 4 km west of Birkjenes.

Sande

Hamlet

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Sande or Herad is a village in Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the Åptafjorden, about 8 kilometres north of the town of Farsund. Herad Church is located in the village. Sande is situated 9 km northwest of Birkjenes.

Birkjenes

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Birkenes”
Location: Farsund, Agder, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

58.08333° or 58° 5′ north

Longitude

6.86667° or 6° 52′ east

Elevation

15 metres (49 feet)

Open location code

9FC83VM8+8M

GeoNames ID

3161523

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