Kvarven
Kvarven is a point in Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway. Kvarven is situated nearby to the locality Skålevika, as well as near Kvernane.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kvarven Fort and Askøy Bridge.
Kvarven Fort
Ruins
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Kvarven Fort was a mountain fort strategically located by the main shipping channel of the Byfjorden leading to Bergen, Norway.
Askøy Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Askøy Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses Byfjorden between Bergen Municipality and Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is 1,057 meters long and has a main span of 850 meters.
Lyderhorn
Peak
Photo: Aqwis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lyderhorn is a mountain in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is one of "De syv fjell", the seven mountains surrounding the city centre, and the starting location of Bergen Turlag's annual trip of the mountains. Lyderhorn is situated 2½ km south of Kvarven.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Askøy and Loddefjord.
Askøy
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Askøy is an island in Hordaland county, Norway. Located directly north-west of Bergen, parts of the island functions as a suburb of the city. However, particularly the northern and western parts of the 30 km long island have beautiful rural landscapes, culminating in the small island community of Herdla, linked to Askøy by a short bridge.
Loddefjord
Suburb
Photo: Cavernia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Loddefjord is an urban settlement in the borough of Laksevåg in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located about 6 kilometres southwest of the centre of the city of Bergen. Loddefjord is situated 4 km south of Kvarven.
Sandviksfjellet
Locality
Photo: Shark, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sandviksfjellet is a mountain in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is one of the traditional seven mountains that surround the city centre of Bergen. Sandviksfjellet is situated 6 km east of Kvarven.
Kvarven
- Type: Point
- Category: landform
- Location: Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
60.39833° or 60° 23′ 54″ northLongitude
5.24167° or 5° 14′ 30″ eastOpen location code
9FG796XR+8MGeoNames ID
3206792
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