Kvennhusvika
Kvennhusvika is an inlet in Giske, Møre og Romsdal, Western Norway. Kvennhusvika is situated nearby to the hamlet Sætra, as well as near Gjøsund.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ålesund Airport, Vigra and Blindheimsvik Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ålesund Airport, Vigra
Aerodrome
Ålesund Airport, or alternatively Ålesund Vigra Airport, is an international airport serving the town of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra in Giske Municipality and features a 2,314-meter runway aligned 07/25. Ålesund Airport, Vigra is situated 3½ km north of Kvennhusvika.
Blindheimsvik Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature reserve
The Blindheimsvik Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the south side of Vigra island in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its habitat, bird life and other wildlife," according to the conservation regulations.
Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve
Nature reserve
The Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve is located on the southeast part of Vigra island in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its appertaining plant communities, bird life, and other wildlife," according to the conservation regulations. Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve is situated 2½ km north of Kvennhusvika.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ålesund.
Ålesund
Photo: GangerRolf, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ålesund is the largest city in Møre og Romsdal county, West Norway, with about 53,000 inhabitants, 66,000 in the surrounding area. Ålesund is the gateway to the iconic northwestern fjords and surrounding alpine mountains.
Kvennhusvika
- Type: Inlet
- Category: body of water
- Location: Giske, Møre og Romsdal, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.52727° or 62° 31′ 38″ northLongitude
6.10496° or 6° 6′ 18″ eastOpen location code
9FJ8G4G3+WXGeoNames ID
9595419
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In Other Languages
“Kvennhusvika” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Kvennhusvika”
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Kløvningane and Skarholmen.
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