Askøy Municipality, Administrative division in western Norway
Askøy Municipality consists of several islands northwest of Bergen, with Kleppestø serving as its administrative center on the southeastern shore.
The municipality formed in 1838 as Formannskapsdistrikt underwent multiple territorial changes through land transfers to neighboring administrative regions over time.
The municipality name originates from Old Norse, combining 'Askr' for ash tree and 'øy' for island, reflected in its 1961 coat of arms.
The Askøy Bridge, constructed in 1992, connects the islands to mainland Norway, enabling direct access for the 29,989 residents recorded in 2023.
Three fjords surround this municipality: Hjeltefjorden, Byfjorden, and Herdlefjorden, with Herdla island in the north containing World War II structures.
GPS coordinates: 60.50230,5.09482
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:39
Nordhordland Bridge
9.6 km
Askøy Bridge
13.5 km
Kvarven Fort
14.2 km
Knarvik Church
11.9 km
Byfjorden
14.2 km
Hagelsund Bridge
10.7 km
Thomas Erichsens Minde
7.3 km
Alversund Bridge
10.6 km
Salhusfjorden
9.6 km
Seim Church
16.2 km
Rongesundet bro
9.1 km
Strusshamn Church
12.4 km
Herdlefjorden
6.7 km
Erdal Church
10.2 km
Sæbø Church
12.7 km
Bergen Kringkaster
8.9 km
Herdla Church
10.8 km
Blomvåg Church
12.3 km
Salhus Church
9.2 km
Landro Church
11.5 km
Salhus fergekai
9.5 km
Herdla torpedo battery
11.8 km
Krossnessundet Bridge
9.1 km
Turøy bru
10.7 km
Svelgen bru
9.1 km
Mizpa
10.6 km
Herdla torpedobatteri
11.7 km
Wallemsviken
15.3 kmReviews
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