Kåfjorden, Fjord and mining settlement in Alta, Norway
The 8-kilometer-long Kåfjorden branches from Altafjorden, featuring steep cliffs and deep waters along the northern Norwegian coastline.
The copper mines operating from 1826 to 1909 transformed Kåfjord into Finnmark county's largest settlement, attracting numerous workers from Cornwall, England.
The Kåfjord Church, constructed in 1837 with British architectural influence, stands as a testament to the English mining community's presence.
European route E6 highway runs along the northern shore of Kåfjord, with a bridge constructed in 2013 reducing travel time around the fjord.
The German battleship Tirpitz anchored in Kåfjorden during World War II faced attacks from British midget submarines in Operation Source of 1943.
Location: Alta
GPS coordinates: 69.93889,23.02861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:20
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