Mosken, Rocky island in Lofoten archipelago, Norway.
Located between Værøya and Moskenesøya islands, Mosken spans 1.5 square kilometers with an elevation reaching 385 meters at its highest point.
Through generations, local farmers transported their sheep to graze on Mosken during both summer and winter seasons, utilizing its natural resources.
Mosken forms part of the Norwegian maritime heritage, with its surrounding waters playing a role in traditional fishing practices of Nordland county.
The island measures 2.2 kilometers in length and 1.2 kilometers in width, remaining uninhabited and accessible only by private watercraft.
The Moskenstraumen maelstrom on the northern side ranks among the strongest tidal whirlpool systems recorded in global maritime charts.
Location: Værøy
Elevation above the sea: 385 m
Part of: Lofoten
Address: Mosken, Værøy Municipality, Norway
GPS coordinates: 67.74778,12.75222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:04
The Lofoten Islands feature white sandy beaches, coastal villages with red and orange houses, museums on Viking history and fishing, as well as elevated viewpoints over the fjords. The archipelago includes active fishing ports, hiking trails leading to peaks, wooden churches, and islands accessible by ferry. The region offers opportunities to observe the midnight sun and sea eagles in their natural habitat.
Lofoten Stockfish Museum
17.9 km
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
17.7 km
Reinebringen
24.2 km
Kjerkfjorden
30.2 km
Kåkern Bridge
35.1 km
Djupfjord Bridge
23 km
Røst Church
37.1 km
On south island
17.1 km
Reinefjorden
26.8 km
Bunesfjorden
26.2 km
Værøy Lighthouse
10.9 km
Glåpen Lighthouse
19.6 km
Reinebruggen
26.6 km
Selfjorden
36.5 km
Djupfjorden
22.8 km
Måstadfjellet
15.4 km
Måstadfjellet
12.8 km
Forsfjorden
24.7 km
Lofoten Tørrfiskmuseum
17.9 km
Reine fyr
25.8 km
Lofotodden National Park
32 km
Lilandstinden
29.1 km
Bunes Beach
27.2 km
Breiflogtinden
30.5 km
Glåpen Lighthouse
19.6 km
Narvtinden
34.1 km
Kråkhammartinden
30.4 km
Å FISKEVÆR
17.7 kmReviews
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