Fossøya
Fossøya is an island in Marker, Østfold, Innlandet. Fossøya is situated nearby to the locality Grønvik, as well as near the hamlet Stusrud.Places of Interest
Highlights include Basmo Fortress.
Basmo Fortress
Building
Photo: Vinguru, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Basmo fortress is a former fortification located in the north-western part of Marker municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The fortress was placed on the main road from Ørje. Basmo Fortress is situated 3 km southwest of Fossøya.
Fossøya
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Fossoya”
- Category: landform
- Location: Marker, Østfold, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
59.64037° or 59° 38′ 25″ northLongitude
11.56764° or 11° 34′ 4″ eastElevation
129 metres (423 feet)Open location code
9FFHJHR9+43GeoNames ID
9151207
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In Other Languages
“Fossøya” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Fossøya”
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