Bøkfjorden

#1353 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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Facts and practical information

Bøkfjorden is a fjord in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The 23-kilometre long fjord is a southern branch off of the main Varangerfjorden. The river Pasvikelva empties into the Bøkfjorden at the village of Elvenes (which lies only about 1,500 metres from the Norway–Russia border. At this place the Bøkfjord Bridge is located, which crosses the river/fjord where they meet. ()

Alternative names: Length: 14.29 miMaximum depth: 856 ftCoordinates: 69°44'34"N, 30°3'8"E

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FinnmarkNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Kirkenes Church, Barentsbadet, Bøkfjord Bridge, Andersgrotta.

1 miS
Church
Kirkenes Church, Kirkenes
27 min walk • Kirkenes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the town of Kirkenes, just off the European route E06 highway.
1.3 miS
69°43'26"N • 30°3'26"E
Barentsbadet, Kirkenes
34 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park
4.5 miS
Bridge
Bøkfjord Bridge
115 min walk • Bøkfjord Bridge is a road bridge which crosses Paatsjoki river at its mouth into Bøkfjord, in Sør-Varanger municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The main bridge was built in parts in Nordhausen, Germany, assembled in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and transported by boat to the place. It was put into place on May 20, 2017.
1.1 miS
69°43'37"N • 30°2'59"E
Andersgrotta, Kirkenes
29 min walk • Museum
1.7 miS
69°43'4"N • 30°2'36"E
Grenselandmuseet, Kirkenes
45 min walk • Museum

Bøkfjorden

Facts and practical information

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

Kirkenes Church, Kirkenes

Barentsbadet, Kirkenes

Bøkfjord Bridge

Andersgrotta, Kirkenes

Grenselandmuseet, Kirkenes