Kvitforsen

Kvitforsen is a waterfall in , . Kvitforsen is situated near the locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Lofoten and Kvitfossen power station.

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is a group of islands in the northern part of .

Industrial building
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is an industrial building, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Kvitforsen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Laupstad and Liland.

Quarter
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is a village in Vågan Municipality in county, . is situated 5 km east of Kvitforsen.

Hamlet
is a village in Vågan Municipality in county, . is situated 6 km east of Kvitforsen.

Hamlet
is a in in county, . is situated 9 km north of Kvitforsen.

Kvitforsen

Latitude
68.3532° or 68° 21′ 12″ north
Longitude
14.60198° or 14° 36′ 7″ east
Elevation
293 metres (961 feet)
Open location code
9FWP9J32+7Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3613597843
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
Geo­Names ID
9059598
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In Other Languages

“Kvitforsen” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian: “Kvitforsen”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Rødsanden and Sandsletta.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Torskmannen and Heimre Hesthausvatnet.

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Worth a closer look: Lofoten and Narvik.

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