Vækker
Vækker is a locality in Porsanger, Finnmark. Vækker is situated near the hamlet Børselv, as well as near the locality Heastanjárga.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
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. Kainun institutti is situated 3 km northeast of Vækker.
Børselv Church
Church
Børselv Church is a parish church of the Church… Børselv Church is situated 2½ km north of Vækker.
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Latitude
70.29547° or 70° 17′ 44″ north
Longitude
25.51912° or 25° 31′ 9″ east
Open location code
CG277GW9+5J
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
From Kven Finnish to Norwegian—“Vækker” goes by many names.
- Kven Finnish: “Väkkärä”
- Northern Sami: “Veahkir”
- Norwegian: “Vækker”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bavuščåkka and Kotakentänsokka.
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