Place to visit
Gryllefjord Chapel, Norway: what it is and when to go
Gryllefjord Chapel is a chapel in Torsken, Norway. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Chapel in Torsken, Norway · Temples
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 81 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Torsken menighetsråd
- Coordinates
- 69.36204, 17.05687
What it is and where
Gryllefjord Chapel is a chapel in Torsken, Norway. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 69.36204, 17.05687; the nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Torsken menighetsråd
It is one of the Temples places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gryllefjord Chapel is December to March and May to September.
- JanBest time0:00
- FebBest time6:49
- MarBest time11:00
- AprPossible15:29
- MayBest time20:36
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:25
- SepBest time12:47
- OctPossible8:27
- NovPossible3:03
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Torsken ChurchChurch building in Torsken, Northern Norway3.2 km
- Medby ChapelChurch building in Torsken, Northern Norway9.0 km
- Finnsæter ChapelChurch in Senja, Norway9.8 km
- Berg ChurchChurch in Senja, Norway13 km
- SenjabuHiking15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Temples
- Urnes Stave Church: church building in Luster, Vestland, Norway
- Nidaros Cathedral: cathedral in Trondheim, Norway
- Borgund Stave Church: wooden church (cultural heritage) in Lærdal, Norway
- Oslo Cathedral: cathedral in Oslo, Norway
- Arctic Cathedral: church in Tromsø, Norway
- Heddal Stave Church: church in Telemark, Norway
Every Norway place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gryllefjord Chapel?
It is a chapel in Torsken, Norway. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gryllefjord Chapel?
December to March and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Gryllefjord Chapel?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Torsken Church, Medby Chapel, Finnsæter Chapel. The rest is in the Norway guide.
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