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Sjøvegan

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About Sjøvegan

Sjøvegan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Tennevoll, 49km from Hålogaland Bridge.

Sjøvegan is a town located in Norway. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sjøvegan sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sjøvegan to your route.

About Sjøvegan

Sjøvegan is the administrative centre of Salangen Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located at the end of the Sagfjorden, a branch of the Salangen fjord. The river Salangselva empties into the fjord at Sjøvegan. The river flows through the lakes Nervatnet and Øvrevatnet just to the east of the

Read more village. The village is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of European route E6. The nearby town of Setermoen in Bardu Municipality is 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Sjøvegan and the village of Laberget is located about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southwest of Sjøvegan. The 0.81-square-kilometre (200-acre) village has a population (2023) of 770 and a population density of 951 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,460/sq mi). The home venue of the Salangen IF team is located in Sjøvegan. Salangen Church is also located in the village.

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Where is Sjøvegan located?

Sjøvegan is located in Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.8736 latitude, 17.8471 longitude.

What is the population of Sjøvegan?

Sjøvegan has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Timezone
Coordinates
68.8736, 17.8471

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 Sjøvegan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bergsbotn 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'.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Sjøvegan

  • 49 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.
  • 52 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'.
  • 65 kmBergsbotn Viewpoint, SenjaA 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.
  • 73 kmTungeneset Viewpoint (Senja)Sculpted timber walkway on the Senja National Tourist Route leading onto sea-smoothed rocks, facing the jagged 'Devil's Teeth' peaks of the Okshornan range across the ocean.

When to drive here

May to September

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sjøvegan.

Tennevoll

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km away

Setermoen

🇳🇴 Norway

20 km awayPop. 2,464

Brøstadbotn

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km away

Gratangen

🇳🇴 Norway

26 km away

Hamnvik

🇳🇴 Norway

29 km awayPop. 474

Sørreisa

🇳🇴 Norway

33 km away

Bjerkvik

🇳🇴 Norway

38 km awayPop. 1,088

Finnsnes

🇳🇴 Norway

40 km awayPop. 3,907

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