Barkskjæret

Barkskjæret is an islet in , . Barkskjæret is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: islet in Norway
  • Also known as: “Barkskjaeret”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Henningsvær Church and Festvågtinden.

Church
Photo: 3s, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Vågan Municipality in county, . It is located in the fishing village of , located on some small islands immediately south of the large island of .

Peak
Photo: L. Beck, CC BY 4.0.
is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Barkskjæret.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Henningsvær.

Village
Photo: Martin de Lusenet, CC BY 2.0.
Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of . 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.

Barkskjæret

Latitude
68.15264° or 68° 9′ 10″ north
Longitude
14.21962° or 14° 13′ 11″ east
Open location code
9FWP5639+3R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 354956103
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
9048760
Wiki­data ID
Q35367417
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Satellite Map

Discover Barkskjæret from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Barkskjæret” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Barkskjæret”
  • Norwegian: “Barkskjæret”
  • Turkish: “Barkskjæret”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nipen and Festvåg.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Litj-Vakthusøya and Vakthusøya.

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