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Explore Skatoy in Norway
Skatoy in the region of Telemark county is a town in Norway - some 85 mi or ( 137 km ) South-West of Oslo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Skatoy is now 05:15 PM (Saturday) . 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: Brevikstranda, Copenhagen, Aalborg, Malmö, and Gothenburg. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Brevikstranda . 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 Skatoy ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Full City oil disaster Langesund, Norway (EN)
Near Kragerø (aprox. 25 km from the site where M/S Full City ran aground) we took a boat tour, only 2 days after the disaster. Members of Norges Naturvernforbund / Friends of the earth Norway found lo ..
Makrellfiske utenfor Rauane, Skåtøy
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Eidkilkanalen
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Jomfruland
Jomfruland is a small elongated Norwegian island located off the coast of mainland Kragerø in the county of Telemark. It measures about 7.5 km by 1 km. Jomfruland provides shelter to the many islands ..
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Skåtøy
Skåtøy' is a the largest island in Kragerø municipality in Telemark county, Norway. Skåtøy was formerly a municipality. Skåtøy was separated from Sannidal January 1, 1882. It was merged with Kragerø January 1, 1960. Skåtøy is the biggest island in the skerries outside the town of Kragerø, Norway. The island is 8.8 km2 and is partially wooded. It has only a small year round population. Skåtøy and Kragerø are popular holiday destinations among Norwegians.
Located at 58.85 9.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Skåtøy Church
Skåtøy Church (or Skåtøy kirke in Norwegian) is a church on Skåtøy, an island in the skerries outside the town of Kragerø, Norway. It is also known as the Cathedral of the Skerries. Skåtøy Church was built in 1862. It is one of the largest churches in Norway built of wood, with seats for 600 people. It was the most important church in the region until 1960. This historical site is reachable by boat and recalls Kragerø's "golden days".
Located at 58.86 9.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Stavseng Lighthouse
Stavseng Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in municipality of Kragerø, Telemark, Norway. It was established in 1874, automated in 1968, and was listed as a protected site in 1997.
Located at 58.85 9.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Jomfruland Lighthouse
Jomfruland Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the island of Jomfruland in Kragerø, Norway. The original tower, made of bricks, was first lit in 1839. Another tower, made of iron, was built in 1939.
Located at 58.87 9.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Jomfruland
Jomfruland is a small elongated Norwegian island located off the coast of mainland Kragerø in the county of Telemark, about 2 km south of the island of Stråholmen. It measures about 7.5 km by 1 km. Jomfruland provides shelter to the many islands of the Kragerø archipelago from the Skagerak seas. Approximately on the island's center there are two white lighthouses – one old and one new. Only the newer is in use today. The lighthouses are most characteristic and can be seen from all sides.
Located at 58.87 9.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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