Gardsvatn

designed by 70°N Arkitektur /

Location: Norway / Norway Tourist Routes / Type: Look-outs / Nature Paths / Rest stops / Wetland / Built: 2004 /
Show on Google Maps / Published on October 8, 2010

Design: 70°N Arkitektur
Location: Lofoten Islands, Norway
Completed: 2004
Project is a part of a ‘National tourist routes‘ project.

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