Husvær
Location in Nordland | |
Geography | |
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Location | Nordland, Norway |
Coordinates | 65°54′55″N 12°06′57″E / 65.9154°N 12.1159°ECoordinates: 65°54′55″N 12°06′57″E / 65.9154°N 12.1159°E |
Norway | |
County | Nordland |
Municipality | Herøy |
Husvær is an island group in the municipality of Herøy in Nordland county, Norway. The islands are located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the municipal center of Silvalen. The Sandværet islands lie about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Husvær. The islands have one main road connecting several of the populated islands together with a ferry link at the eastern end. The main populated islands are Husvær, Prestøya, and Brasøya. Husvær Chapel offers several worship services each year.[1][2]