Vækker
Vækker is a locality in Porsanger, Finnmark. Vækker is situated nearby to the hamlet Børselv, as well as near the locality Heastanjárga.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kainun institutti and Børselv Church.
Kainun institutti
Public building
Kainun institutti – Kvensk institutt is a center for Kven culture and the Kven language. It is located in Børselv in Porsangin Municipality in Finnmark county Norway. Kainun institutti is situated 3 km northeast of Vækker.
Børselv Church
Church
Photo: Bohuslen, CC BY-SA 3.0 no.
Børselv Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Børselv. Børselv Church is situated 2½ km north of Vækker.
Vækker
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Vaekker”
- Location: Porsanger, Finnmark, Northern Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
70.29547° or 70° 17′ 44″ northLongitude
25.51912° or 25° 31′ 9″ eastElevation
13 metres (43 feet)Open location code
CG277GW9+5JGeoNames ID
9536178
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Vækker from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Kven Finnish to Norwegian—“Vækker” goes by many names.
- Kven Finnish: “Väkkärä”
- Northern Sami: “Veahkir”
- Norwegian: “Vækker”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Vækker”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Børselv and Heastanjárga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bavuščåkka and Kotakentänsokka.
Finnmark: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Vadsø, Nordkapp, Alta, and Kirkenes.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: AnWoTh, CC BY-SA 3.0.