Silda, Kinn

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Silda is an island in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 1.1-square-kilometre island is located 2 kilometres northeast of the large island of Vågsøy in the Sildagapet bay and about 2.5 kilometres west of the island of Barmøya. Silda sits about 2 kilometres east of the small village of Langenes and about 3 kilometres northeast of Raudeberg, both on the island of Vågsøy. This island is the site of the 1810 Battle of Silda. In 2014, there were 12 inhabitants on the island, which is only accessible by boat. ()

Local name: Silda Area: 0.42 mi²Maximum elevation: 322 ftCoordinates: 62°0'46"N, 5°11'21"E

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Sogn og FjordaneNorway

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Silda, Kinn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Selje Church, Hendanes Lighthouse, Skongenes Lighthouse, Ulvesund Lighthouse.

5.7 miNE
Church
Selje Church, Selje
147 min walk • Selje Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Selje. It is the church for the Selje parish which is part of the Nordfjord prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
6 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hendanes Lighthouse, Måløy
154 min walk • Hendanes Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres north of the village of Vågsvåg.
2.6 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Skongenes Lighthouse, Måløy
66 min walk • Skongenes Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island of Vågsøy.
2.1 miS
Lighthouse
Ulvesund Lighthouse, Måløy
53 min walk • Ulvesund Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the mainland coast along the Ulvesundet strait.
2.1 miSW
Church
Nord-Vågsøy Church, Vågsøy Island
53 min walk • Nord-Vågsøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Raudeberg on the northeastern coast of the island of Vågsøy. It is the church for the Nord-Vågsøy parish which is part of the Nordfjord prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
3.3 miE
Island
Barmøya
83 min walk • Barmøya or Barmen is a small island in Stad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 9-square-kilometre island lies just off the mainland between the Stad peninsula and the island of Vågsøy.
4.2 miNE
Island
Selja
109 min walk • One of the main attractions on the island is the Selja Monastery, which dates back to the 11th century. This ancient religious site is steeped in history and provides a fascinating insight into Norway's medieval past. Visitors can explore the ruins of the monastery...