Berghamn (Kalix) Explained

Berghamn
Map:Sweden Norrbotten#Sweden
Coordinates:65.6733°N 23.0045°W
Waterbody:Bay of Bothnia
Area Km2:10
Country:Sweden
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Norrbotten
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Kalix Municipality
Population:Uninhabited

Berghamn is an island in the north of the Swedish sector of the Bay of Bothnia, in the Kalix archipelago.

Description

Berghamn is about east of the southern tip of Rånön, the largest island in the archipelago.The north side of the island has a sandy beach. A cold spring near the beach provides clean water.The island is rugged, and is covered in moors and forest. The central hill contains caves, and can be reached by a footpath that crosses the island. There is a dramatic view from the summit of the neighboring islands of Likskär, Renskär, Getskär, Rånön and Hastaskäret.

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