Lauer, Norway

Lauer is a small island in the Hvaler municipality in South-East Norway.[1] The Hvaler islands are located in the Oslofjord, not far from the border with Sweden.

The name "Lauer" is derived from Old Norse "Laufey", "the leafy island". Laufey was a giantess.

The island was first settled in the 17th century. Today, there are around 30 homes on Lauer, used as vacation homes in the summer only. Up until the 1980s, the island was inhabited all year round. There is a cottage for hire on the island.[2]

There is a ferry service operated to Lauer by Hollungen from the mainland port of Skjærhalden.

References

  1. ↑ Map showing Lauer. Hvaler municipality website (visited 11. December 2010)
  2. ↑ Lauer Information in Norwegian about cottage for hire. Website of Oslofjordens friluftsråd. "A short ferry ride from Skjærhalden find Lauer...Today, there are no residents left, while the tourists dominate in the summer." (visited 11 December 2010)

Coordinates: 59°00′30″N 11°00′45″E / 59.00833°N 11.01250°E / 59.00833; 11.01250

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