Vikingen island

Vikingen Island is a small island in the western part of Rødøy municipality in Nordland, Norway. Vikingen is situated north of the village of Tonnes. The island is notable for having the Arctic Circle pass through it, something that is marked by a small statue with a globe. It is possible to view the midnight sun from Vikingen Island.[1][2]

Arctic Circle marker at 66°33'on the island of Vikingen, Norway

References
  1. "Crossing the Arctic Circle". travelsignposts.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  2. "Arctic Circle Monument and Vikingen Lighthouse". lighthousesofnorway. Retrieved October 1, 2016.


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