Vard�
Norway · Troms og FinnmarkNO
City/town within Vardø Municipality, Finnmark, Norway
Vardø, Várggát (Northern Sami), or Vuorea (Kven) is a town and the administrative centre of Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The town is located on the island of Vardøya in the Barents Sea, just off the coast of the large Varanger Peninsula. The 1.2-square-kilometre (300-acre) town has a population (2023) of 1,727 which gives the town a population density of 1,439 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,730/sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,778
- Coordinates
- 70.370, 31.111
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Vard�
Vard� is the kind of tiny locality you find in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. Records put its population near 1,778. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are culture, water sports and nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Vard�
Culture in Vard�
(3)Culture in Vard� covers Architectural Buildings, Castles and Monuments. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Vard�.
Water Sports in Vard�
(2)Our data lists Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing as water sports options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vard�.
Nature in Vard�
(1)On the nature side, Vard� offers Desert. It is a direct read of Vard�'s activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Vard�
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
Vard� rewards a slow approach — a hub in Troms og Finnmark, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Oslo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Vard� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vard� known for?
- Travellers associate Vard� with culture, water sports and nature. It sits in Troms og Finnmark, Norway and counts about 1,778 residents.
- What can you do in Vard�?
- Vard� is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Castles, Monuments, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Vard�?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Vard� located?
- Vard� belongs to Troms og Finnmark, Norway, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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