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Arctic Cathedral, Tromso
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Troms, Norway · Europe
Hansnes sits on the route: 50 minutes from Tromsdalen, 43km from Arctic Cathedral, Tromso.
Hansnes is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 493, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hansnes 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 Hansnes to your route.
Hansnes is the administrative centre of Karlsøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the northeast side of the island of Ringvassøya, along the Langsundet strait. By car, it is about 58 kilometres (36 mi) northeast of the city of Tromsø. The Langsund Tunnel is a proposed undersea tunnelRead more
which will connect the islands of Ringvassøya and Reinøya. When built, the tunnel will replace the ferry service from Hansnes to the nearby islands of Karlsøya, Vannøya, and Reinøya.
The 0.51-square-kilometre (130-acre) village has a population (2023) of 472 and a population density of 925 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,400/sq mi). Hansnes is home to stores, a gas station, a bank, a café, a medical center, Ringvassøy Church, a school, a day care, and nursing homes.
It is possible that the village was given its name when Hans Mortensen Hegeland when he moved the family farm from Elvevoll approximately 1672.
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Hansnes is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.9670 latitude, 19.6275 longitude.
Hansnes has a population of approximately 493 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Full driving guide for Norway2 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The 'Gateway to the Arctic' and Norway's northern lights capital, home to the Arctic Cathedral and a vibrant cultural scene above the Arctic Circle.
44 km · about 50 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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