Mehamn
Norway · Troms og FinnmarkNO
Village in Gamvik, Norway
Mehamn is the administrative centre of Gamvik Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village is located on the small Vedvik peninsula, itself part of the greater Nordkinn Peninsula, at the southern end of the Mehamnfjorden, a bay off of the Barents Sea. The village of Gamvik lies about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the east and the village of Kjøllefjord lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the southwest. Mehamn Chapel is located in this village. The 0.59-square-kilometre (150-acre) village has a population (2023) of 703 which gives the village a population density of 1,198 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,100/sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 712
- Coordinates
- 71.041, 27.851
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Mehamn
Part of Troms og Finnmark, Norway, Mehamn is a small settlement. The headcount is close to 712. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture and water sports.
Things to do in Mehamn
Culture in Mehamn
(1)Culture lovers get Docks. It is a direct read of Mehamn's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Mehamn
(1)On the water sports side, Mehamn offers Jet Skiing. It is a direct read of Mehamn's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Mehamn
Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Access Mehamn through a larger town in Troms og Finnmark; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Mehamn that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehamn known for?
- Mehamn is mainly a destination for culture and water sports, set in Troms og Finnmark, Norway with around 712 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mehamn?
- You can plan around Docks and Jet Skiing in Mehamn. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mehamn?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Mehamn located?
- Administratively, Mehamn sits in Troms og Finnmark, Norway — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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