Torskeskjær
Torskeskjær is an island in Hvaler, Østfold, Innlandet. Torskeskjær is situated nearby to the locality Langrøset, as well as near Tårnebakken.Places of Interest
Highlights include Lauer and Homlungen Lighthouse.
Lauer
Island
Photo: Colliekar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lauer is a small island in the Hvaler municipality in South-East Norway. The Hvaler islands are located in the Oslofjord, not far from the border with Sweden.
Homlungen Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Homlungen Lighthouse is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skjærhalden and Korshavn.
Skjærhalden
Village
Photo: Danica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skjærhalden is the administrative centre of Hvaler municipality, Norway. It is located on the island Kirkeøy, location of the Ytre Hvaler National Park center. Its population is 642.
Korshavn
Hamlet
Korshavn is a fishing village in Hvaler municipality, Østfold county, Norway. Korshavn is situated 8 km north of Torskeskjær.
Kebal
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kebal is a locality situated in Strömstad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 258 inhabitants in 2010. Kebal is situated 9 km southeast of Torskeskjær.
Torskeskjær
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Torskeskjaer”
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Hvaler, Østfold, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
58.99724° or 58° 59′ 50″ northLongitude
11.02495° or 11° 1′ 30″ eastOpen location code
9FCHX2WF+VXOpenStreetMap ID
way 295507108OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islandGeoNames ID
9721473
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Torskeskjær from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Torskeskjær” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Torskeskjær”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Torskeskjær”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Langrøset and Tårnebakken.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hytteskjærene Vestre and Store Angret.
Østfold: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, Moss, and Halden.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.