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

Vikingen Island is a small island in the southern 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Crossing the Arctic Circle". travelsignposts.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.

66°31′57″N 12°58′16″E / 66.5325°N 12.971°E / 66.5325; 12.971


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