Scandinavian coastal conifer forests, Osterøy

Name: Scandinavian coastal conifer forests
Address: Osterøy, Norway

#1 among attractions in Osterøy

Area

Gallery (6)

Map

Gallery

Scandinavian coastal conifer forests, Osterøy

Facts and practical information

The Scandinavian coastal conifer forests or Norwegian coastal conifer forest is a Palearctic ecoregion in the temperate coniferous forests biome, located along the coast of Norway. Within it are a number of small areas with botanical features and a local climate consistent with a temperate rainforest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°32'60"N, 5°31'60"E

Address

Osterøy Norway

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Osterøy

Day trips

Scandinavian coastal conifer forests – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hosanger Church, Ostereidet Church, Gjerstad Church, Bruvik Church.

2.7 miNW
Church
Hosanger Church, Osterøy
70 min walk • Hosanger Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hosanger on the northern shore of the island of Osterøy.
5.5 miN
Church
Ostereidet Church
141 min walk • Ostereidet Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Alver Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Ostereidet. It is one of two churches for the Osterfjorden parish which is part of the Nordhordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
3.5 miS
Church
Gjerstad Church, Osterøy
89 min walk • Gjerstad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Gjerstad. It is the church for the Gjerstad parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
6.9 miSE
Church
Bruvik Church, Osterøy
176 min walk • Bruvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Bruvik. It is the church for the Bruvik parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
4.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bergen og omland, Osterøy
119 min walk • Bergen og omland is a region in Vestland county, Norway. It consists of the districts Midthordland and Nordhordland. The center is the city of Bergen.
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Lonevågen, Osterøy
66 min walk • Lonevågen is a small fjord arm flowing south off of the Osterfjorden in Vestland county, Norway. The 5-kilometre long fjord is up to 500 metres wide. The fjord cuts into the island of Osterøy in Osterøy Municipality.
4.3 miSW
Museum
Ole Bull's home, Osterøy
111 min walk • Ole Bornemann Bull was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer. According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.
6.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Høgafjellet, Osterøy
170 min walk • Høgafjellet is a mountain on the island of Osterøy in Vestland county, Norway. Høgafjellet sits on the border between the municipalities of Osterøy and Vaksdal, about 8 kilometres east of the village of Fotlandsvåg and about 2 kilometres west of the Veafjorden.
6.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Bergen Travpark, Bergen
170 min walk • Bergen Travpark is a harness racing track at Åsane in Bergen, Norway. The course is 1,000 meters. Owned by Norwegian Trotting Association, its tote betting is handled by Norsk Rikstoto. The venue opened on 15 June 1985.
3.6 miN
Village
Fotlandsvåg
93 min walk • Fotlandsvåg is a village in Osterøy municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the northern shore of the island of Osterøy, along the Osterfjorden.