Hjeltefjorden, Maritime fjord in Øygarden Municipality, Norway.
Hjeltefjorden extends 35 kilometers north to south, connecting the open ocean to Bergen through multiple islands and municipal territories.
The Battle of Alvøen took place in these waters during 1808, marking a significant naval engagement during the Napoleonic Wars period.
The fjord's name originates from Hjaltland, the Old Norse designation for Shetland, reflecting the historical maritime connections between Norway and Scottish islands.
The waterway functions as the primary shipping route into Bergen, accommodating maritime traffic through a channel that measures up to 4.5 kilometers in width.
The fjord system incorporates numerous small islands while being bordered by Øygarden and Sotra to the west, and Radøy, Holsnøy, Herdla, and Askøy to the east.
Location: Øygarden Municipality
GPS coordinates: 60.66667,4.91667
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:51
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