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Explore Haukvik in Norway
Haukvik in the region of Telemark county is a town in Norway - some 63 mi or ( 101 km ) South-West of Oslo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Haukvik is now 01:46 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Oslo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Copenhagen, Malmö, Gothenburg, Verstad, and Ulefoss. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Copenhagen . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Haukvik ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Telemark Canal
The Telemark Canal was etched in the mountains for well over 100 years ago, and when the canal was completed in 1892 the rest of Europe called it "the eight wonder of the world". Five hundred men had ..
Ski Adventures
My wife, Julyana, is from São Paulo and this is the first time she has ever tried to ski - and she loved it! We only got 3 days to ski so far. Global warming takes it toll, but she learns fast and her ..
Chevy 350 - 5.7 V8 Smallblock Marine. On 21foot Clipper
Clipper 21 foot with 280hk 5.7litre Chevy V8. Propeller exhaust(underwater). Knots counter intake is bending, doing about 40knots/4000revs. Location: Nordsjø (Lake) - Telemarkskanalen (Fjord) - Telema ..
Norwegen: Der Telemarkkanal
Der Film beschreibt die Fahrt auf dem Telemarkkanal von Ulefoss bis Dalen ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nordagutu
Nordagutu is a village in the municipality of Sauherad, Norway. Its population is 367. Nordagutu train station is a part of Bratsbergbanen, and it serves as a junction between Vestfoldbanen and Sørlandsbanen.
Located at 59.42 9.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Nordagutu Station
Nordagutu Station is a railway station located in Sauherad in Telemark, Norway located on Bratsberg Line and Bratsberg Line. The station is served by express trains to Kristiansand and local trains to Notodden and Grenland. The stations main purpose is to allow transfers between the two railway lines, thus allowing passengers from Notodden and Grenland access to Sørlandet Line and vice versa.
Located at 59.42 9.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Holtsås
Holtsås is a village in Sauherad municipality, Norway. It is located between Hjuksebø and Nordagutu. Holtsås used to have a train station on the Sørlandsbanen railway. The Hjuksebø train disaster occurred between Hjuksebø and Holtsås on 15 November 1950, and was Norway's worst railway accident in peacetime until the Tretten train disaster in 1975.
Located at 59.45 9.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Norsjø
Norsjø is a lake in Skien, Nome and Sauherad in Telemark, 55 km² in area. The lake is 15 meters above sea level. Most rivers in Telemark meet Norsjø on their way before ending up in the Skien river or Porsgrunn river. Norsjø is a source for drinking water to Skien municipality. Norsjø is also a part of the Telemark Canal.
Located at 59.30 9.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Hjuksebø train disaster
The Hjuksebø train disaster was a rail accident on the Sørlandet Line on 15 November 1950 between the stations of Hjuksebø and Holtsås in the Sauherad municipality in Telemark, Norway. With fourteen deaths resulting from the crash, this was Norway's worst railway accident in peacetime until the Tretten train disaster in 1975. The accident was caused by runaway freight cars running into an express passenger train.
Located at 59.47 9.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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