Geitanger

#1548 among destinations in Norway

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Geitanger or Geitung is an island in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 0.9-square-kilometre island is entirely car-free, and the population of the island is very low. ()

Alternative names: Area: 222.39 acres (0.3475 mi²)Maximum elevation: 207 ftCoordinates: 60°23'41"N, 5°4'14"E

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HordalandNorway

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Geitanger – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Askøy Bridge, Fjell Fortress, Sotra Bridge, Alvøen.

4.9 miE
Bridge
Askøy Bridge, Bergen
126 min walk • The Askøy Bridge stands as an impressive feat of engineering and a vital link within the picturesque city of Bergen, Norway. Spanning the Byfjorden, the bridge connects the island of Askøy to the mainland, offering both functional connectivity and an iconic...
4.8 miS
Specialty museum, Historical and heritage tours, Scenic walking areas
Fjell Fortress, Askøy
123 min walk • Fjell Fortress is located on the island of Sotra in the municipality of Fjell in Vestland county, Norway.
3.6 miSE
Bridge
Sotra Bridge, Bergen
92 min walk • The Sotra Bridge is a suspension bridge which crosses Knarreviksundet between Knarrevik in Øygarden Municipality and Drotningsvik on the mainland of Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.
4.9 miSE
Historical manor house
Alvøen, Bergen
126 min walk • Alvøen or Alvøy is a manor house located on a historic industrial site in the Laksevåg borough of the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. Alvøen Manor was once one of the grander private homes in Bergen.
4.1 miE
Church
Strusshamn Church, Askøy
105 min walk • Strusshamn Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Strusshamn. It is the church for the Strusshamn parish which is part of the Vesthordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
4.4 miS
Church
Fjell Church, Sotra
113 min walk • Fjell Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in thevillage of Fjell on the island of Sotra.
4.6 miNE
Church
Tveit Church, Askøy Island
118 min walk • Tveit Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tveitevåg on the western side of the island of Askøy. It is the church for the Tveit parish which is part of the Vesthordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
2.7 miSE
Church
Foldnes Church, Litlesotra
69 min walk • Foldnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Foldnes on the island of Litlesotra.
3.2 miS
Island
Bildøy
83 min walk • Bildøyna or Bildøy is an island in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 1.5-square-kilometre island lies between the islands of Litlesotra and Store Sotra. An upper secondary school and a lower secondary school are located on the island.
4.1 miE
60°24'8"N • 5°11'21"E
Det Røde Hus, Askøy
104 min walk • Museum
3.7 miNW
Church
Landro Church, Sotra
95 min walk • Landro Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Landro.