Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Hinnøya (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sigerfjord Church, Trondenes Fort, and Elgsnes Chapel. Also, be sure to include Langvassbukt Chapel in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Hinnøya (Troms).
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Sigerfjord Church
Also known as: Sigerfjord kirke
Church in Norway. Sigerfjord Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Sortland Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Sigerfjord on the island of Hinnøya. It is one of the three churches for the Sortland parish which is part of the Vesterålen prosti in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland. The white, wooden church was built in a long church style in 1933 using plans drawn up by the architect Harald Sund. The church seats about 280 people. The church was consecrated on 17 May 1933.[1]
Trondenes Fort
Also known as: Trondenes fort
Military base in Norway. Trondenes Fort is a fort situated on the Trondenes peninsula in the municipality of Harstad in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located about 2.5 kilometres north of the town of Harstad. The fort has been the main base for the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Command since 2002. The fort was built in 1943 by the Nazis occupying Norway during World War II as a part of the Atlantic Wall.[2]
Elgsnes Chapel
Also known as: Elgsnes kapell
Chapel in Elgsnes, Norway. Elgsnes Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Harstad Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Elgsnes on the island of Hinnøya, just northwest of the town of Harstad. It is an annex chapel for the Trondenes parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The brown, wooden church was built in a long church style in 1985 using plans drawn up by the architect Ivar Tolo who was hired by Edvard Ruud. The church seats about 100 people.
The chapel was built as a memorial Hans Egede, the famous 17th-century missionary to Greenland who was from this part of Trondenes. As such, the chapel is often called Hans Egedes minne (Hans Egede's memorial).[3]
Langvassbukt Chapel
Also known as: Langvassbukt kapell
Church in Norway. Langvassbukt Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Langvassbukta, along the Gullesfjorden on the island of Hinnøya. It is an annex chapel for the Kvæfjord parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The brown, wooden chapel was built in a long church style in 1981.[4]
Sandtorg Church
Also known as: Sandtorg kirke
Church in Sørvik, Norway. Sandtorg Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Harstad Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Sørvika on the east side of the island of Hinnøya. It is one of the churches for the Sandtorg parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The red, wooden church was built in a long church design and a Swiss chalet style in 1933 using plans drawn up by the architect Sigurd Bjørhovde. The church seats about 250 people.[5]
Kanebogen Church
Also known as: Kanebogen kirke
Church in Harstad, Norway. Kanebogen Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Harstad Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the Kanebogen area of the town of Harstad on the island of Hinnøya. It is the church for the Kanebogen parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The white, wood and concrete church was built in a rectangular style in 1999 using plans drawn up by the architects Ivar Tolo and Jim Myrstad. The church seats about 400 people.[6]
Gausvik Church
Also known as: Gausvik kirke
Gausvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Harstad Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Gausvik on the east side of the island of Hinnøya. It is one of the churches in the Sandtorg parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The concrete and wood church was built in a rectangular style in 1979 using plans drawn up by the architect Nils Toft. The church seats about 160 people.[7]
Vestbygd Church
Also known as: Vestbygd kirke
Vestbygd Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Lødingen Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Vågehamn. It is one of the two churches for the Lødingen parish which is part of the Vesterålen prosti in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland. The white, wooden church was built in a long church style in 1885 using plans drawn up by the architect Johannes Henrik Nissen. The church seats about 230 people. The church holds worship services one Sunday each month.
On 1 January 2020, the churches in Lødingen Municipality were transferred from the Ofoten prosti to the Vesterålen prosti.[8]
Kvæfjord Church
Also known as: Kvæfjord kirke
Church in Norway. Kvæfjord Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Borkenes on the island of Hinnøya. It is the main church for the Kvæfjord parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The white, wooden, neo-gothic church was built in a long church style in 1867 using plans drawn up by the architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. The church seats about 550 people. The building was consecrated on 30 July 1867.[9]
Fornes Chapel
Also known as: Fornes kapell
Fornes Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Andøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. t is located in the village of Fornes on the island of Hinnøya. It is an annex chapel in the Andøy parish which is part of the Lofoten prosti in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland. The white, wooden chapel was built in a long church style in 1965. The chapel seats about 120 people.[10]
Nupen
Mountain in Norway. Nupen is a small mountain in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The 412-metre tall mountain lies on the border of the municipalities of Kvæfjord and Harstad, about 13 kilometres west of the town of Harstad. The village of Bremnes, Kvæfjord lies just west of the mountain and the Andfjorden lies to the north. The mountain is known for its view of the midnight sun.[11]