Bjørnøya, Ålesund

#1802 among destinations in Norway

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Bjørnøya is a populated island in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It lies in the Vigrafjorden, between the island of Vigra to the west and the Norwegian mainland to the east. It is connected to the Norwegian mainland through a man-made causeway. The nearest larger village on the mainland is Søvik. To the east of the Bjørnøya lies the island of Terøya. The two islands are separated by the Bjørnøysundet. The island was part of the former municipality of Borgund until 1965 when it joined Haram Municipality. In 2020, it became part of Ålesund Municipality. ()

Local name: Bjørnøya Area: 0.69 mi²Maximum elevation: 407 ftCoordinates: 62°33'44"N, 6°14'19"E

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Møre og RomsdalNorway

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Bjørnøya, Ålesund – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Valderøy Church, Giske Bridge, Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Church.

5.3 miSW
Church
Valderøy Church, Valderøya
137 min walk • Valderøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøya. It is the church for the Valderøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
6.4 miSW
Bridge
Giske Bridge
163 min walk • The Giske Bridge is a concrete beam bridge between the islands of Valderøya and Giske in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge is 552 metres long, the longest span is 52 metres, and the maximum clearance to the sea is 17 metres. The bridge has 11 spans.
4.3 miW
Area
Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Island
111 min walk • The Giske Wetlands System is a Ramsar site located in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It consists of six separate protected areas: two nature reserves and four wildlife sanctuaries.
5.1 miW
Church
Vigra Church, Vigra Island
132 min walk • Vigra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haram Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra, about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Roald.
4.9 miS
Church
Ellingsøy Church, Ålesund
126 min walk • Ellingsøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Ellingsøya, just west of the village of Myklebost. It is the church for the Ellingsøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
5.1 miS
Island
Ellingsøya
131 min walk • One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Ellingsøy Church, a historic and beautiful wooden church dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and serene surroundings, making it a must-see destination for...
4.8 miN
Church
Haram Church, Haramsøya
123 min walk • Haram Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Austnes on the island of Haramsøya.
4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve, Vigra Island
102 min walk • The Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve is located on the southeast part of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its appertaining plant communities, bird life, and other wildlife," according to the conservation regulations.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary, Vigra Island
92 min walk • The Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the east side of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
5.6 miNW
Lighthouse
Hellevik Lighthouse, Lepsøya
143 min walk • Hellevik Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was first established in 1880, and was automated in 1973. The lighthouse was replaced by a smaller automated light in 1988.
5.5 miS
Tunnel
Ellingsøy Tunnel, Ålesund
141 min walk • The Ellingsøy Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The tunnel runs between the center of the city of Ålesund on the island of Nørvøya and the village of Hoffland on the island of Ellingsøya. The 3,481-metre long tunnel runs under the Ellingsøyfjorden.