Skogsøy

#1816 among destinations in Norway

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Skogsøy is an island in Lindesnes municipality in Agder county, Norway. The island is separated from the mainland by the Skogsøysund strait which is about 500 metres long and about 30 to 70 metres wide. There is one bridge, Skogsøysundbrua, which connects the island to the mainland. The Skogsøysundbrua is 8 metres long and 2 metres above the water. The islands of Skjernøy and Pysen both lie about 3 kilometres to the west and southwest respectively. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 236 ftCoordinates: 58°0'14"N, 7°35'17"E

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Vest-AgderNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Mandal Church, Buen kulturhus, Ryvingen Lighthouse, Hatholmen Lighthouse.

5.1 miW
Church
Mandal Church, Mandal
129 min walk • Mandal Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Lindesnes Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the town of Mandal.
5 miW
Outdoor activities, Theater, Museum
Buen kulturhus, Mandal
129 min walk • Buen kulturhus is a cultural multi-purpose house located in the town of Mandal in the municipality of Lindesnes in Agder, Norway.
4.3 miSW
Lighthouse
Ryvingen Lighthouse
110 min walk • Ryvingen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the 0.4-square-kilometre island of Låven in the North Sea. It is the southernmost lighthouse in Norway. It is located in the municipality of Lindesnes in Agder county.
5.1 miW
Lighthouse
Hatholmen Lighthouse
130 min walk • Hatholmen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Lindesnes in Agder county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the tiny island of Hattholmen, about 2 kilometres south of the town of Mandal.
2.8 miN
Church
Harkmark Church
72 min walk • Harkmark Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Lindesnes Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Harkmark.
5.5 miW
58°1'33"N • 7°26'41"E
Mandal og Lindesnes klatreklubb, Mandal
139 min walk • Climbing
5.3 miW
58°1'41"N • 7°26'58"E
Vigeland Hus, Mandal
136 min walk • Historical place, Children's museum, History museum
2.4 miSW
Island
Skjernøy
63 min walk • The island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters and is home to a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Visitors can explore the rugged coastline and discover hidden coves and beaches, or take a boat tour to admire the breathtaking fjords...
5.2 miW
Idyllic sandy beach in nature park
Sjøsanden, Mandal
133 min walk • Sjøsanden is a beach in the town of Mandal in the municipality of Lindesnes in Agder county, Norway. The beach sits in the Furulunden nature park, along the Mannefjorden, just south of the mouth of the Mandalselva river.
5.2 miW
Museum
Andorsengården, Mandal
133 min walk • Andorsengården is a town yard in Store Elvegate 5/6 in Mandal center in Agder. The farm began in 1801 and completed in 1805 by Mathias Knutzen. It is listed in a walled timber that is paneled exterior. Architecturally, it fits well...
5.2 miW
58°1'43"N • 7°27'10"E
Uranienborg, Mandal
134 min walk • Nature, Mountain