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Skogsøy

Skogsøy is an island located east of the town Mandal, in the southern part of Vest-Agder, Norway. It is divided from the mainland village of Øygarden by Skogsøysund, a small strait. Skogsøysund is about 500 meters long.

There is a bridge, Skogsøysundbroa, connecting Skogsøy to Øygarden. Skogsøysundbroa is 8 meters long and 2 meters high.

The island has a long history, ranging hundreds of years back in time. The name "Skogsøy" could be directly translated to "Forest Island". Even though there is a considerable amount of forest on the island, it has nothing to do with the name.

Skogsøy is the geographical origin of the company Skogsøy Båtbyggeri. However, Skogsøy Båtbyggeri was purchased by Båtservice Gruppen in 2006, and does no longer have an active production at Skogsøy.