Setermoen military camp
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Military education was established at Setermoen in 1898 because of its strategic location in the midst of the mountains, and is one of the oldest army camps in Norway today. In many ways, the Norwegian Armed Forces has shaped Setermoen and the community through its presence.
Altogether, about 1,000 soldiers and 500 officers are stationed here, making it the largest garrison in Norway. Stationed at Setermoen are the following battalions, which are part of Brigade Nord:
Artilleribataljonen (artillery battalion)
Panserbataljonen (armoured battalion)
Sanitetsbataljonen (medical battalion)
Etteretningsbataljonen (intelligence battalion)
Altogether, about 1,000 soldiers and 500 officers are stationed here, making it the largest garrison in Norway. Stationed at Setermoen are the following battalions, which are part of Brigade Nord:
Artilleribataljonen (artillery battalion)
Panserbataljonen (armoured battalion)
Sanitetsbataljonen (medical battalion)
Etteretningsbataljonen (intelligence battalion)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 68°51'3"N 18°22'28"E
- Bardufoss Airbase 24 km
- ORP "Grom" (H-71) 57 km
- HMS Hunter 69 km
- Harstad/Narvik Airport in Evenes 79 km
- Andøya airbase 104 km
- (former) Ammunition Storage 104 km
- Battery Dietl. Engeloya. 171 km
- Bodø Airport 243 km
- Bodø airbase 244 km
- Place of sinking К-278 "Коmsomolets" 576 km
- Extra 1.6 km
- Malselvfossen waterfall 23 km
- Bardufoss Hotel 24 km
- Extra 24 km
- Apron 24 km
- Taxiway 24 km
- Runway 10/28 24 km
- Sami Camp 42 km
- Altevatnet 49 km
- Øvre Dividal National Park 59 km