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Village in Northern Norway, Norway
Børselv (Norwegian)
Bissojohka (Northern Sami)
Pyssyjoki (Kven)
Village
View of the Kven Institute in BørselvView of the Kven Institute in Børselv
Børselv is located in FinnmarkBørselvBørselvShow map of FinnmarkBørselv is located in NorwayBørselvBørselvShow map of Norway
Coordinates: 70°19′03″N 25°33′58″E / 70.31750°N 25.56611°E / 70.31750; 25.56611
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyFinnmark
DistrictVest-Finnmark
MunicipalityPorsanger
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code9716 Børselv

Børselv (Norwegian), Bissojohka (Northern Sami), or Pyssyjoki (Kven) is a village in Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located at the base of the Sværholt Peninsula, along the east side of the Porsangerfjorden, at the outlet of the river Børselva. The village of Brenna lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the north and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of the municipal centre of Lakselv.

Børselv Church is located in this village. The area is full of Kven language-speakers and the Kvæntunet cultural and language centre for the Kven people is located in Børselv.

References

  1. "Børselv" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  2. "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Børselv" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-03-28.
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