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Tjaum Destination Guide
Explore Tjaum in Norway
Tjaum in the region of Vest-Agder is a town in Norway - some 179 mi or ( 287 km ) South-West of Oslo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tjaum is now 11:15 AM (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: Aarhus, Aalborg, Vennesla, Svinoy, and Svenevik. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Aarhus . Where to go and what to see in Tjaum ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Snigsfjorden
Snigsfjorden or Sniksfjorden is a small fjord in Lindesnes municipality. It runs between the two small islets of Fløyholmen and Tolleknivane. Most of the west side of the fjord goes along Unnerøy, but Tjaumsfjellet (109 m) lies on the east side. Between Unnerøy and Syrdalsfjorden in the west, goes the small Navarsundet. Inland from Sniksfjorden lies the village of Snik and here is where the mouth of the river Audna runs into the fjord. The fjord has a length of just over three kilometres.
Located at 58.04 7.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Svinør
Svinør is a Norwegian island south of Åvik in Lindesnes, and is a former port. It was most often used in bad weather (the Norwegian term uthavn meaning "exterior harbor"), when it was the largest port east of Lindesnes. In 1800 many people lived here, but in has now been replaced by Vigeland as the municipal centre. Today there are many holidaymakers in Svinør. There was formerly a customs station in Svinør.
Located at 58.03 7.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Åvik
Åvik is a small seaport village in the municipality of Lindesnes, Norway. Across the sound to the south lies Svinør.
Located at 58.03 7.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Vigeland, Norway
Vigeland is an old farm in Valle parish, Lindesnes municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The farm is first mentioned in 1390 (Vikinggaland – "Viking land"), but it is probably much older.
Located at 58.08 7.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
MS Palatia (1928)
MS Palatia was a German liner, built in 1928. After serving for several years on the Hamburg America Line's route to the Caribbean, she was sold to the Soviet Union in 1940. Following the outbreak of war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in June 1941, she was captured by the Germans and pressed into Kriegsmarine service.
Located at 57.97 7.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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