Kinn (island)

Kinn is an island in Kinn Municipality which is in Vestland county, Norway. The island lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of the town of Florø. The neighboring island of Reksta (where the village of Rognaldsvåg is located) lies just 350 metres (1,150 ft) to the east of Kinn, the island of Skorpa lies about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast of Kinn, and the island of Askrova lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the southeast. The Ytterøyane Lighthouse is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of the island. The island can be reached by ferry from the town of Florø.

Kinn

Unique rock formation on the western side of the island
Location of the village
Geography
Location	Vestland, Norway
Coordinates	61.5602°N 4.7527°E / 61.5602; 4.7527
Area	2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi)
Length	2.8 km (1.74 mi)
Width	1.8 km (1.12 mi)
Highest elevation	315 m (1033 ft)
Highest point	Kinnavarden
Administration
Norway
County	Vestland
Municipality	Kinn Municipality

Geography

The 2.5-square-kilometre (0.97 sq mi) island is dominated by a large mountain, with all its residents living on the east side. The mountain, Kinnaklova, is a very notable landmark to sailors in the region since it has a deep ravine that cuts through the center of the peak.^[1]

History

The island is the home to the historic Kinn Church, dating back to the 12th century.^[2] The church was the seat of the large parish of Kinn and used as an election church (Norwegian: valgkirke) for centuries.^[3] The island was also the centre (and namesake) of the old municipality of Kinn which existed from 1838 until 1964.^[4] The Kinnaspelet, a historical play, is performed on the island every summer.^[5]

Etymology

The island was named after the old Kinn farm (Old Norse: Kinn) since Kinn Church is located there. The name is identical with the word for "cheek", referring to the steep slope of a mountain on the island. Historically, the name was spelled Kind.^[6]

See also

• List of islands of Norway

References

1. Store norske leksikon. "Kinnøy" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-11-06.
2. "Kinn kirke". Norske kirker (in Norwegian Bokmål). 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
3. "Kart - Kulturminnesøk" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2022-10-12.
4. Store norske leksikon. "Kinn. – sogn" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-11-06.
5. "Kinnaspelet". kinnaspelet.no. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
6. Rygh, Oluf (1919). Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt (in Norwegian) (12 ed.). Kristiania, Norge: W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri. p. 359.