Fevik
Sign in to saveFevik is a coastal village and popular seaside resort in the municipality of Grimstad, Agder County, Norway. Situated along the Skagerrak coast, Fevik lies approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) northeast of Grimstad town center and 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) south of Arendal city center. The neighboring village of Vik is located just southwest of Fevik.
Key facts
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- Fevik
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- Village
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- View of the beach at Fevik
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- Agder#Norway
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- top
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- Location of the village
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- Norway
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- Region
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- Southern Norway
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- County
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- Agder
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- District
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- Østre Agder
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- Municipality
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- Grimstad
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- CET
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Article
10 sectionsContents
- History
- Fevik Iron Shipyard
- Stonemasonry
- Fevikruta
- Hotel Industry
- Coastal Sanatorium (Fevik Bad)
- Strand Hotel
- Tourism
- Famous people
- References
Fevik is a coastal village and popular seaside resort in the municipality of Grimstad, Agder County, Norway. Situated along the Skagerrak coast, Fevik lies approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) northeast of Grimstad town center and 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) south of Arendal city center. The neighboring village of Vik is located just southwest of Fevik.
Historically, Fevik was a prominent shipbuilding village. By the late 19th century, the bay of Fevikkilen was home to the largest shipyard for iron hulls in Northern Europe, solidifying its place in maritime history.