Skaftneset

Skaftneset is a point in , . Skaftneset is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Steine and Leknes.

Village
is a fishing village in in county, . The village lies on the south side of the island of , about 3 kilometres west of the village of . is situated 2½ km northeast of Skaftneset.

Town
Photo: Paalsvendsen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of . With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway. is situated 7 km northwest of Skaftneset.

Village
Photo: Hakrist, Public domain.
is a village in in county, . It is located on the island of in the central part of the archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle. is situated 8 km west of Skaftneset.

Skaftneset

Latitude
68.10758° or 68° 6′ 27″ north
Longitude
13.7322° or 13° 43′ 56″ east
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
9FWM4P5J+2V
Geo­Names ID
9705013
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Skaftneset” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian: “Skaftneset”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Skaftnes and Sennesvik.

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Highlights include Gamskjeran and Skjellet.

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