Skolehaugen

Skolehaugen is a hill in Vardø, Finnmark. Skolehaugen is situated nearby to the locality Smellror, as well as near the hamlet Svartnes.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Vardøhus Fortress and Vardø Church.

Museum

Vardøhus Fortress, called "Wardhouse" in English historical navigations, is located in Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the town of Vardø on the island of Vardøya on the Barents Sea near the mouth of the Varangerfjord in northeastern Norway near the Russian border. Vardøhus Fortress is situated 3½ km southeast of Skolehaugen.

Church

Vardø Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the town of Vardø on the island of Vardøya. Vardø Church is situated 4 km southeast of Skolehaugen.

Monument

The Steilneset Memorial is a monument in the town of Vardø in Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The monument commemorates the trial and execution in 1621 of 91 people for witchcraft. Steilneset Memorial is situated 3½ km southeast of Skolehaugen.

Latitude

70.39287° or 70° 23′ 34″ north

Longitude

31.03177° or 31° 1′ 54″ east

Open location code

CG2H92VJ+4P

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