Oksefjorden

#1312 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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Facts and practical information

Oksefjorden is a fjord in Agder county, Norway. The 5-kilometre long fjord runs between the islands of Borøya and Tverrdalsøya along the border of Tvedestrand and Arendal municipalities. At the north end of the fjord, it joins the Tvedestrandfjorden and the Eikelandsfjorden and at the south end it flows into the Skagerrak. The village of Sandvika lies along the northern shore of the fjord and the village of Holmesund. ()

Alternative names: Length: 3.11 miWidth: 2461 ftCoordinates: 58°35'7"N, 8°58'58"E

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Aust-AgderNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Tvedestrand Church, Næs Jernverksmuseum, Flosta Church, Sandøya, Agder.

3.3 miNW
Church
Tvedestrand Church, Tvedestrand
85 min walk • Tvedestrand Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Tvedestrand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the town of Tvedestrand. It is the church for the Tvedestrand parish which is part of the Aust-Nedenes prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
5.6 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Næs Jernverksmuseum, Tvedestrand
142 min walk • Næs Ironworks in Holt, was an iron works which started operation in 1665 under the name “Baaseland Værk”. The blast furnace and foundry were located at the Båsland farm, while the associated forge was located a kilometer further east, by the Storelva river at Næs.
4.3 miSW
Church
Flosta Church, Arendal
110 min walk • Flosta Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located just north of the village of Narestø on the island of Flostaøyawooden church was built in a long church design in 1632 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect.
3.2 miE
Island
Sandøya, Agder
82 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Sandøya is exploring its rugged coastline and pristine beaches. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the shore, soaking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords and mountains.
1.5 miS
Island
Tverrdalsøya
39 min walk • The island is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Visitors can explore the rugged terrain and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords and mountains.
3.2 miS
Lighthouse
Møkkalasset, Raet National Park
82 min walk • Outer Møkkalasset lighthouse also called Tvedestrand lighthouse, is a closed guy on a reef between Kilsund and Kalvøysund in Arendal. In 2021, the lighthouse can be rehabilitated and in the long term put into use again. The...
3 miS
Island
Flostaøya
76 min walk • Flostaøya is an island in Arendal municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 7.9-square-kilometre island lies along the Skaggerak coast between the islands of Tromøy to the southwest and Tverrdalsøya to the northeast. The island lies about 11 kilometres northeast of the town of Arendal.

Oksefjorden

Facts and practical information

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

Tvedestrand Church, Tvedestrand

Næs Jernverksmuseum, Tvedestrand

Flosta Church, Arendal

Sandøya, Agder

Tverrdalsøya

Møkkalasset, Raet National Park

Flostaøya