Fauske
Norway · Nordland FylkeNO
Town in Fauske Municipality, Nordland county, Norway
(Norwegian) or Fuossko (Lule Sami) is a town in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is also the administrative centre of Fauske Municipality. The town is located on the shore of the Skjerstad Fjord, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of the town of Bodø and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the border with Sweden. The lake Nervatnet lies on the southeast side of the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,420
- Coordinates
- 67.259, 15.392
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Fauske
Set in Nordland Fylke, Norway, Fauske is a tiny locality. Around 6,420 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Fauske is strongest on nature and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Fauske
Nature in Fauske
(2)The nature shortlist for Fauske: Caves and Desert. It is a direct read of Fauske's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Fauske
(1)Under adventure, Fauske is tagged with Abseiling. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fauske.
Getting there & around
Fauske rewards a slow approach — a hub in Nordland Fylke, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Oslo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Fauske that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fauske known for?
- Travellers associate Fauske with nature and adventure. It sits in Nordland Fylke, Norway and counts about 6,420 residents.
- What can you do in Fauske?
- Fauske is tagged with Caves, Desert and Abseiling, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Fauske located?
- Fauske belongs to Nordland Fylke, Norway, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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