Leirvika
Leirvika is a cove in Askøy, Hordaland, Western Norway. Leirvika is situated nearby to the hamlet Ekrene, as well as near Kleiven.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Askøy Bridge and Kvarven Fort.
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.
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.
Erdal Church
Church
Photo: 3s, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Erdal Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Erdal. It is the church for the Erdal parish which is part of the Vesthordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. Erdal Church is situated 3 km north of Leirvika.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sandviksfjellet and Loddefjord.
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 Leirvika.
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 6 km south of Leirvika.
Bergen
Photo: Gatm, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bergen is Norway's second largest city and the most popular gateway to the fjords of West Norway. The city is renowned for its great location amidst mountains, fjords, and the ocean.
Leirvika
- Type: Cove
- Also known as: “Leir Vik”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Askøy, Hordaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
60.4125° or 60° 24′ 45″ northLongitude
5.23778° or 5° 14′ 16″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
9FG7C66Q+X4GeoNames ID
3241399
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