Troms, Norway · Europe
Borkenes sits on the route: 30 minutes from Harstad, 57km from Andøya National Tourist Route.
Borkenes is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 1,508, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Borkenes sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Borkenes to your route.
Borkenes is the administrative centre of Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The farming village is located on the island of Hinnøya, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of the city of Harstad. It is located along the Kvæfjorden (an arm of the Gullesfjorden), looking across the fjord at the island ofRead more
Kvæøya.
Kvæfjord Church is located in the village centre near the local school. The village is built along the small river Råelva. The 1.14-square-kilometre (280-acre) village has a population (2023) of 1,513 and a population density of 1,327 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,440/sq mi).
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Borkenes is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.7726 latitude, 16.1712 longitude.
Borkenes has a population of approximately 1,508 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
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coastal drive
Coastal drive along Andøya's wild outer shore between Andenes and Bjørnskinn, skimming white-sand beaches at Bleik and pounding surf beneath steep bird cliffs: prime whale-safari country.
57 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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