Krikakilen

Krikakilen is a channel in Færder, Vestfold, Innlandet. Krikakilen is situated nearby to the locality Veierløkka, as well as near Thorsløkka.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Veierland and Hui.

Veierland

Island

Photo: Tine, CC BY-SA 3.0 no.

Veierland is a populated, car-free island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 4.4-square-kilometre island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden, between the mainland, the island of Tjøme, and the island of Nøtterøy. Veierland Church was established in 1905.

Hui

Island

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Hui is an island, which is situated 2½ km south of Krikakilen.

Nattholmen

Island

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Nattholmen is an island in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden at the entrance to the Lahellefjorden. Nattholmen is situated 2½ km southwest of Krikakilen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sandefjord and Borgheim.

Sandefjord

Photo: PeterFisk, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sandefjord is a small town in Vestfold in Norway. Sandefjord is a historical whaling town which has become a popular holiday destination with Norwegians. You can explore its heritage of a replica Vikiking ship, a whaling ship, and a museum.

Borgheim

Suburb

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Borgheim is a village and the administrative centre of Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located in the central part of the island of Nøtterøy. Borgheim is situated 10 km north of Krikakilen.

Krikakilen

Type: Channel
Category: body of water
Location: Færder, Vestfold, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

59.14208° or 59° 8′ 32″ north

Longitude

10.34866° or 10° 20′ 55″ east

Elevation

3 metres (10 feet)

Open location code

9FFG48RX+RF

GeoNames ID

12077792

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In Other Languages

“Krikakilen” goes by many names.

Norwegian: “Krikakilen”

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Localities in the Area

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