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]