Fornes, Nordland
| Fornes | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Fornes  Fornes Location in Nordland | |
| Coordinates: 68°51′46″N 15°33′21″E / 68.86278°N 15.55583°ECoordinates: 68°51′46″N 15°33′21″E / 68.86278°N 15.55583°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Vesterålen |
| Municipality | Andøy |
| Elevation[1] | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 8484 Risøyhamn |
Fornes is a village in the municipality of Andøy in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the northeastern part of the large island of Hinnøya, at the confluence of the Risøysundet, Sortlandssundet, and Gavlfjorden. The village is the home of Fornes Chapel.
References
- ↑ "Fornes, Andøy" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
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