Svartnes

Svartnes occupies a coastal stretch on the northern side of the Varanger Peninsula in Troms og Finnmark, facing the Barents Sea. This sparse Arctic settlement lies on the mainland opposite the island town of Vardø, and Vardø Airport is located here. Treeless tundra, exposed shores and the open sea define the surroundings, with conditions that can change quickly in the far north. The Vardø Tunnel passes beneath Bussesundet to connect the mainland with Vardø. On the island, historic Vardøhus Fortress and the Steilnes Memorial recall the area’s long northern history and the 17th-century witch trials. Browse other webcams across Troms og Finnmark to place this coastal setting in a wider geographic context.

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