Bjørnøy (Larvik) Explained

Bjørnøya
Pushpin Map:Norway Vestfold#Norway
Pushpin Label:Bjørnøy (Larvik)
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Larvik, Norway
Coordinates:59.1145°N 9.9355°W
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestfold
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Larvik Municipality

Bjørnøya is an island in Larvik Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 1.9km2 island lies within the large lake Farris. It is the largest island on the lake. It is located just east of the village of Kjose. The island's highest peak, in the center of the island, rises to the altitude of . A few other peaks on the island have a height of over . The village of Bjørnøya is the only settlement on the island. The village is located on the southwestern shore of the island.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bjørnøya, Larvik . 2023-11-09 . . no.