Vardøhus
Located in Vardø kommune, Finnmark Coordinates: 70°22′15″ N 31°05′41″ E
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About Vardøhus
Vardøhus is a historic site. Location: Vardø kommune, Finnmark.
Vardøhus Fortress (Norwegian: Vardøhus festning), called "Wardhouse" in English historical navigations, is located in Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the town of Vardø on the island of Vardøya on the Barents Sea near the mouth of the Varangerfjord in northeastern Norway near the Russian border.
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At a glance
- Built
- 1300
- Heritage designation
- cultural heritage preservation in Norway
Source: Wikidata
In comparison
- 3 sights and natural places within 10 km Vardø kirke, Vardø fyr
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Vardø kirke Attraction, Vardø kommune0.6 km E
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Vardø fyr Landmark, Vardø kommune3.1 km NE
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Tyskerprama Historic site, Vardø kommune7.4 km S
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Kiberg kapell Attraction, Vardø kommune10 km SW
Nearest towns and villages
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Vardø City, Vardø kommune0.6 km E
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Østervågen Neighbourhood, Vardø kommune1 km SE
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Vestervågen Neighbourhood, Vardø kommune1 km NE
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Svartnes Village, Vardø kommune2.8 km SW
Sources & licences
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