Vinjesvingen
in Vinje of Telemark, Norway

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.623 and 7.812 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 37' 21" and E 7° 48' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:41 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:38 am and 10:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-05-21 08:19:37

Discover Vinjesvingen

Vinjesvingen in Vinje (Telemark) is a town in Norway about 104 mi (or 167 km) west of Oslo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Vinjesvingen is now 05:41 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Oslo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports near Vinjesvingen, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Norway is Notodden Airport in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Urnes Stave Church in a distance of 117 mi (or 188 km), North.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Amot, Dalen, Hovden, Valle and Fyresdal. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 24% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 24th of May 2024

19°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Norway Hardangervidda ski tour 2010

Published: March 18, 2012
Length: 57:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HardangervidaNorwey

Opplevelse av vakkert norsk fjell Most of the beautiful Norwegian mountains. Paul and Elias.


My Restaurant City (2010)

Published: March 19, 2010
Length: 30:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WormzTv

This is my restaurant game is restaurant city feel free to ask me about something.


Drive to Rauland, Norway

Published: September 05, 2010
Length: 45:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ridanos Protectors

Drive to Rauland, Norway on my new 22 year old Motorcycle. And my homemade bullet prof windscreen.


Sondre Bratland

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 41:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MittLilleLand2011

Sondre Bratland tolker Ole Paus' sang "Mitt lille land" for TV2. Regi: Erik Edland Foto: Ditlev Eidsmo B-foto/DIT: Jørgen Storhaug Lysmester: Dag Korntorp...


Grungedal

Published: February 23, 2009
Length: 00:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Wilfred Hildonen

We spent a few days in February 2009 at the Svalastog farm in Grungedal in upper Telemark. This video shows a few glimpses of the place and people, animals and nature...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Vinjesvingen

The Battle of Vinjesvingen took place in May 1940 in Telemark county, Norway. It became one of the two last strongholds of Norwegian resistance in southern Norway during World War II, alongside the struggle of Hegra Fortress. Vinjesvingen was a battle in the Norwegian Campaign.

Located at 59.6203, 7.80639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles and operations of World War II involving Norway, Battles of World War II involving Germany, Norwegian Campaign, 1940 in Norway, History of Telemark

Vinjesvingen

Vinjesvingen is a village in the municipality of Vinje, Norway. It is mainly known as the site of the Battle of Vinjesvingen during World War II.

Located at 59.6167, 7.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Telemark

Øvre Byrte

Øvre Byrte is a village in the municipality of Tokke, Norway. It is located where the river Byrteåi runs out in Byrtevatn.

Located at 59.5833, 7.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Telemark

Vinjevatn

Vinjevatn is a lake in the municipality Vinje in Telemark, Norway. The main natural influx comes from the river Smørkleppåi, and the lake drains through the river Vinjeåi which meets the river Tokke at Åmot. Vinjevatn is regulated, and receives water from Totak through the Vinje Hydroelectric Power Station.

Located at 59.6, 7.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Telemark

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capture of the webcam Vinje: E134

Vinje: E134, Vinje (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vinjesvingen, Vinje-svingen