Sværholtklubben
Etymology
The name Sværholtklubben derives from the nearby abandoned village of Sværholt, positioned just south of the mountain.
History
During World War II, Sværholtklubben served as a strategic defense location for the Germans. In May 1942, they established the Heeres Küsten Batterie Svaerholtklubben 1/971, which included six 14.5 centimetres (5.7 in) guns capable of firing at targets up to 19 kilometres (12 mi) away. These heavy defense facilities played a crucial role during the wartime period.
Avian Life
It hosts one of the largest breeding colonies of kittiwakes in the entire Finnmark region. The cliff's slanted shale layers create a series of ledges that ascend into the mountainside, providing an ideal nesting environment for tens of thousands of birds. Among the avian species found here are razorbills, guillemots, and white-tailed eagles. Due to its large amount of avian life and ecological importance, the bird cliff and the surrounding marine area were designated as the Sværholtklubben Nature Reserve in 1983.
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