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Also known as Former naval base

Olavsvern () is a decommissioned underground submarine base formerly used by the Royal Norwegian Navy located just outside the city of Tromsø. It is located along the European route E8 at the entrance to the Ramfjorden from the Balsfjorden.

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Instance of
naval base
Country
Norway
Body of water
Ramfjorden
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inception
1967-01-01
main building contractor
Royal Norwegian Navy

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  • History
  • Infrastructure
  • Accidents
  • Decommissioning
  • Post-decommissioning
  • Buyback
  • References

Olavsvern () is a decommissioned underground submarine base formerly used by the Royal Norwegian Navy located just outside the city of Tromsø. It is located along the European route E8 at the entrance to the Ramfjorden from the Balsfjorden.

thumb|Aerial View of Ramfjord thumb|Olavsvern

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