The 0.3-square-kilometre (74-acre) island lies immediately south of the mainland by the village of Åvik.

The island essentially forms the southern part of the Åvik village harbour.

The island sits about half-way between the Lindesnes peninsula to the west and the town of Mandal to the east.

The fishing village is very picturesque due to its wooden houses dating back to the 1700s and 1800s.

The port was a good port to protect ships in bad weather, especially near the harsh waters surrounding the Lindesnes peninsula (the Norwegian term uthavn meaning "exterior harbor").