Austra

#2261 among destinations in Norway

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Austra is an island on the border between Trøndelag and Nordland counties in Norway. The 88-square-kilometre island is shared between the municipalities of Bindal, Leka, and Nærøysund. The highest point is the 588-metre-tall Romsskåla. The village of Årset lies on the southeastern shore, along the Årsetfjorden. The village of Bogen lies on the east coast of the island where the bridge connects it to the mainland. The village of Horsfjord lies on the northern coast. The village of Gutvik lies on the western coast ()

Alternative names: Area: 33.98 mi²Coordinates: 65°8'53"N, 11°58'42"E

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NordlandNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Heilhornet, Solstad Church.

6.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heilhornet
173 min walk • Heilhornet is a mountain in the municipality of Bindal in Nordland, Norway. It has a height of 1,058 metres and is a landmark visible from the sea lane. The Norwegian County Road 17 runs along the western base of the mountain.
4.9 miNE
Church
Solstad Church
125 min walk • Solstad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bindal Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located along the Bindalsfjorden in the village of Holm.