Rennesøy (island)

Rennesøy is an island in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 40.7-square-kilometre (15.7 sq mi) island lies on the south side of the Boknafjorden, surrounded by several other islands. The islands of Mosterøy, Klosterøy, and Åmøy lie to the south and Finnøy and Talgje lie to the northeast. The villages of Vikevåg and Sørbø are both located on the island.[1] The Hausken Church is located in Vikevåg and the 900-year old Sørbø Church is located in Sørbø.

Rennesøy
Rennesøy island is located towards the left side of the aerial view.
Rennesøy
Location of the island
Rennesøy
Rennesøy (Norway)
Geography
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates59.0907°N 5.7163°E / 59.0907; 5.7163
Area40.7 km2 (15.7 sq mi)
Length13.25 km (8.233 mi)
Width5 km (3.1 mi)
Highest elevation234 m (768 ft)
Highest pointHodnenuten
Administration
CountyRogaland
MunicipalityStavanger

Since 1992, the island is connected to the mainland city of Stavanger by a series of bridges and tunnels that are part of the European route E39 highway: the Mastrafjord Tunnel, the Askjesund Bridge, and the Byfjord Tunnel. The island of Rennesøy is also connected to the islands of Finnøy and Talgje to the northeast by the Finnøy Tunnel.[1]

Rennesøy has a steep mountainous area in the southeast, with the 234-metre (768 ft) tall mountain Hodnenuten being the highest point on the mountain. The western part of the island is relatively flat and well cultivated.[1]

In 2020, the island became part of Stavanger municipality. Before that time, it was part of Rennesøy municipality.

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Rennesøy – øy" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2015-12-16.


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