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Evenskjer

Troms, Norway · Europe

About Evenskjer

Evenskjer sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bogen, 36km from Hålogaland Bridge.

Evenskjer is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 601, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Evenskjer 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 Evenskjer to your route.

About Evenskjer

Evenskjer (Norwegian) or Skánik, Skearri, Viervá (Northern Sami) is the administrative centre of Tjeldsund Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located along the Tjeldsundet strait about 25 km (16 mi) south of the town of Harstad. European route E10 passes just to the north of the village of Evenskjer.

Read more The 0.86-square-kilometre (210-acre) village has a population (2023) of 822 and a population density of 956 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,480/sq mi). Skånland Church, one of Northern Norway's largest wooden churches, is located in Evenskjer. There are also two schools located in the village, Soltun and Skånland.

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Where is Evenskjer located?

Evenskjer is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.5828 latitude, 16.5720 longitude.

What is the population of Evenskjer?

Evenskjer has a population of approximately 601 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
601
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Troms
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.5828, 16.5720

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Evenskjer

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Hålogaland Bridge

The longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Evenskjer

  • 36 kmHålogaland BridgeThe longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.
  • 77 kmBergsbotn Viewing Platform (Senja)A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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Bogen

🇳🇴 Norway

18 km awayPop. 395

Harstad

🇳🇴 Norway

24 km awayPop. 20,953

Borkenes

🇳🇴 Norway

27 km awayPop. 1,508

Lødingen

🇳🇴 Norway

30 km away

Hamnvik

🇳🇴 Norway

33 km awayPop. 474

Narvik

🇳🇴 Norway

38 km awayPop. 14,141

Bjerkvik

🇳🇴 Norway

40 km awayPop. 1,088

Gratangen

🇳🇴 Norway

46 km away

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