Værlandet | |
Pushpin Map: | Vestland#Norway |
Pushpin Label: | Værlandet |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the island |
Location: | Vestland, Norway |
Coordinates: | 61.3021°N 4.701°W |
Area Km2: | 9 |
Length Km: | 4.4 |
Width Km: | 3.5 |
Elevation M: | 163 |
Highest Mount: | Høgkletten |
Country: | Norway |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | County |
Country Admin Divisions: | Vestland |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Municipality |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Askvoll Municipality |
Population: | 200 |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Værlandet is an island in Askvoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 9km2 island lies immediately east of the Bulandet island group. The island of Alden lies about northeast of Værlandet. The island lies about west of the mainland coast of Askvoll, and it is only accessible by boat. There is a regular ferry route connecting Værlandet to the mainland village of Askvoll. There is a series of bridges that connect Værlandet to the islands of Bulandet to the west. Værlandet Chapel is located on the island. In 2001, there were about 200 residents on the islands.[1] The Værlandet LORAN-C transmitter was located on the island, but demolished on 19 Sep 2017.