Elgsnes
Elgsnes is a village in Harstad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the northeastern part of the large island of Hinnøya, along the Andfjorden, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) northwest of the town of Harstad and about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of the village of Kasfjord. Elgsnes is located at the tip of a narrow peninsula, looking across the Toppsundet strait towards the village of Grøtavær on the island of Grytøya. Elgsnes Chapel is located in this village.
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Village | |
Seaside view of the village | |
Elgsnes Location of the village Elgsnes Elgsnes (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 68°54′59″N 16°15′45″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Municipality | Harstad Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9402 Harstad |
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