Hvasser
The island and village Hvasser. The village is coloured violet.
Hvasser is a populated island and a village in Tjøme municipality, Norway, connected to mainland and the city of Tønsberg via the islands Brøtsø, Tjøme and Nøtterøy. The name comes from the Norwegian word "hvass", meaning sharp, which is owed to sharp cliffs on the island.
Hvasser is also the pilot harbour for ships in and out the Oslo fjord. There is also a fish reception establishment.
Coordinates: 59°4′48″N 10°26′43″E / 59.08000°N 10.44528°E
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