Munkeskjær
Munkeskjær is an islet in Kragerø, Telemark, Innlandet. Munkeskjær is situated nearby to the hamlet Korset, as well as near the locality Dønnevik østre.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: islet in Norway
- Also known as: “Munkeskjaer”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Jomfruland Lighthouse and Bråtane.
Jomfruland Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Sean Hayford O’Leary, CC BY 2.0.
Jomfruland Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the island of Jomfruland in Kragerø Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The original tower, made of bricks, was first lit in 1839. Jomfruland Lighthouse is situated 3 km east of Munkeskjær.
Bråtane
Protected area
Photo: Natur og Miljø, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bråtane is a protected area, which is situated 3½ km west of Munkeskjær.
Skåtøy Church
Church
Photo: Helge Høifødt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skåtøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kragerø Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located on the island of Skåtøy which is located in the skerries just offshore from the town of Kragerø. Skåtøy Church is situated 4 km west of Munkeskjær.
Munkeskjær
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Kragerø, Telemark, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
58.8572° or 58° 51′ 26″ northLongitude
9.54282° or 9° 32′ 34″ eastOpen location code
9FCFVG4V+V4OpenStreetMap ID
way 386623211OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
Discover Munkeskjær from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Turkish—“Munkeskjær” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Munkeskjær”
- Norwegian: “Munkeskjær”
- Turkish: “Munkeskjær”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Korset and Dønnevik østre.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Svenskholmen and Buskholmane.
Telemark: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Skien, Porsgrunn, Notodden, and Rjukan.
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