Raftsundet

Raftsundet is a strait in Nordland county, Norway. The 25-kilometre (16 mi) long strait runs between the islands of Hinnøya and Austvågøya, mostly in Hadsel Municipality, but the southern end is in Vågan Municipality. The strait is crossed by the Raftsund Bridge near the northern mouth of the strait. The Trollfjorden is a small fjord that branches off the strait to the west and it is a well-known tourist attraction. The island of Stormolla lies at the southern mouth where the strait joins the Vestfjorden.[1]

Raftsundet
View of the Raftsundet which is crossed by the Raftsund Bridge
Raftsundet
Location of the strait
Raftsundet
Raftsundet (Norway)
LocationNordland county, Norway
Coordinates68.40229°N 15.10636°E / 68.40229; 15.10636
TypeStrait
Primary inflowsHadselfjorden
Primary outflowsVestfjorden
Basin countriesNorway
Max. length25 kilometres (16 mi)

References

  1. Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2017-04-10). "Raftsundet". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-12-19.


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