Fevik

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.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Fevik
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.image_skyline: Fevik 2.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: View of the beach at Fevik
Settlement.pushpin_map: Agder#Norway
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of the village
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Southern Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Agder
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Østre Agder
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Grimstad
Settlement.timezone1: CET

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Wikidata facts

Population: 0
Area: 4.21
Elevation: 15
Image: Fevik 2.jpg

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Commons category: Fevik

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Article

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Contents

History
Fevik Iron Shipyard
Stonemasonry
Fevikruta
Hotel Industry
Coastal Sanatorium (Fevik Bad)
Strand Hotel
Tourism
Famous people
References

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.