Elvebakken
| Elvebakken | |
|---|---|
| Part of town | |
  Elvebakken Location in Finnmark | |
| Coordinates: 69°58′10″N 23°22′24″E / 69.96944°N 23.37333°ECoordinates: 69°58′10″N 23°22′24″E / 69.96944°N 23.37333°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Finnmark |
| District | Vest-Finnmark |
| Municipality | Alta |
| Elevation[1] | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Elvebakken is one of the three boroughs that make up the town of Alta in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located along the Altafjorden at the delta of the river Altaelva. It makes up the eastern part of the town. The European route E06 highway passes through this part of the town and Alta Airport is located on the shore of the fjord.[2]
Until 2005, Elvebakken was the headquarters of the Home Guard District 17. Elvebakken Church is located in this part of the town.
References
- ↑ "Elvebakken" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Elvebakken" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-01-21.
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