Svenner Explained

Svenner
Pushpin Map:Norway Vestfold#Norway
Pushpin Label:Svenner
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Larvik, Norway
Coordinates:58.9724°N 10.1433°W
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestfold
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Larvik Municipality

Svenner is a small island group in Larvik Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The islands lie about off the mainland coast, near the mouth of the Larviksfjorden. They are located about southeast of the town of Stavern.[1]

The Svenner Lighthouse was established in 1874 on the island of Korpekollen.[2] The smaller islands of Bølene, Strømsundholmen, and Ferjeholmen were listed as bird sanctuaries in 2009.[3] [4] [5]

Geologically, the islands consist largely of syenite. The WWII destroyer HNoMS Svenner is named after the main island.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Svenner . . . 24 January 2023 . Mæhlum . Lars . no . 10 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Svenner fyrstasjon . 27 January 2012 . Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening . Norwegian.
  3. Web site: VV00002844, Bølene . 27 January 2012 . Direktoratet for naturforvaltning . Norwegian.
  4. Web site: VV00002842, Strømsundholmen . 27 January 2012 . Direktoratet for naturforvaltning . Norwegian.
  5. Web site: VV00002841, Ferjeholmen . 27 January 2012 . Direktoratet for naturforvaltning . Norwegian.