Isfjorden

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Painting by Adolph Tidemand in the style of Norwegian romantic nationalism of the Scottish landing at Isfjorden - the number of ships is inaccurate
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Painting by Adolph Tidemand in the style of Norwegian romantic nationalism of the Scottish landing at Isfjorden - the number of ships is inaccurate
Hen Church in the village
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Hen Church in the village

Isfjorden is a village in the municipality of Rauma, Norway. Its population (2005) is 1,236.

Isfjorden played an important role in the Battle of Kringen, when Scottish ships, needing a landing spot after sea routes had been blocked by Danish forces, landed there on August 20th, 1612.

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