Width 10 km (6 mi) Highest point Geittinden Area 80.6 km² | Length 14 km (8.7 mi) Highest elevation 694 m (2,277 ft) County Troms | |
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Rebbenesøya (Northern Sami: Ruobbá) is an island in Troms county, Norway. The southern third of the 80.6-square-kilometre (31.1 sq mi) island is part of the municipality of Tromsø while the northern (larger) portion of the island is part of Karlsøy municipality. There is a regular ferry connection from Bromnes on the eastern end on Rebbensøya to Mikkelvik on the northwestern end of the neighboring island of Ringvassøya.
Map of Rebbenes%C3%B8ya, 9140 Rebbenes, Norway
Twelve Norwegian commandos from Company Linge were attacked by a German minesweeper in Toftefjord on the island of Rebbenesøya on 30 March 1943. The only person who managed to escape was Jan Baalsrud, who managed to escape to Sweden. A monument to those killed is located in Toftefjord. Baalsrud's flight is referred to in the novel Nine Lives, which was later made into a film, also called Nine Lives.
On Rebbenesøya, there are many mountains that are suitable for tourists who enjoy the outdoors and hiking. The highest point on the island is Geittinden at a height of 694 metres (2,277 ft). There are also about 20 fishing lakes.
The island's school is in Skogvika with 6 students (2012/2013). The island also has a convenience store located in Engvika.