Munkestein

Munkestein is a shore in , , . Munkestein is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Langøya and Langøya.

Island
Photo: PeterFisk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an island in the in in , . The island was the site of limestone mining since the 1650s. The island was bought by Christiania Portland Cementfabrik, who mined the limestone for their cement factory at .

Nature reserve
Photo: Natur og Miljø, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a nature reserve.

Nature reserve
Photo: Natur og Miljø, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a nature reserve, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Munkestein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gullhaug and Horten.

Village
is a village in in county, . The village is located about 3 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Holmestrand and about 7 kilometres to the southeast of the village of . is situated 8 km west of Munkestein.

Photo: trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city in , . Mostly a quick stopover for travellers crossing the Oslofjord by ferry between here and …

Munkestein

Latitude
59.48744° or 59° 29′ 15″ north
Longitude
10.38886° or 10° 23′ 20″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
9FFGF9PQ+XG
Geo­Names ID
11998646
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Almedalen and Søndre Odden.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Munkestein and Kalkovnsbukt.

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