Sogn og Fjordane, Former county in Western Norway
Description
Sogn og Fjordane was a former Norwegian county that extended across mountain ranges, deep valleys, glaciers, and fjords throughout its territory. The region encompassed Jostedalsbreen glacier and Hornindalsvatnet, Norway's deepest lake, as well as 26 municipalities with varied landscapes.
History
The region developed from two medieval administrative divisions, Firdafylke and Sygnafylke, that existed for centuries before merging. In 1919, it became an official county when several municipalities were consolidated into a single administrative unit.
Culture
The region was a center for traditional Norwegian fishing and farming, with villages along the fjords maintaining their old crafts and customs through generations. These activities shaped daily life and remained visible in local markets and seasonal routines that organized community rhythms.
Practical
Travel through the region required careful planning due to numerous fjord crossings that needed ferry services or long detours to navigate. Four regional airports offered alternative routes and helped visitors reach different parts of the territory more efficiently.
Did you know?
The coat of arms granted in 1983 displayed three blue fjords on a white background, symbolizing the Nordfjord, Sunnfjord, and Sogn regions. This emblem represented the geographic and cultural diversity of the merged territories.
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Førde Fjord
17.8 km
Dalsfjord Bridge
24.1 km
Likholefossen
23.5 km
Huldefossen
13.8 km
Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum
13.3 km
Osfossen
8.9 km
Røde Kors Haugland Rehabiliteringssenter
26.6 km
Vassenden Church
23 km
Holsen Church
19.6 km
Sande Church
2.3 km
Kyrkjebø Church
19.3 km
Osen gard
9 km
Vadheim Chapel
13.9 km
Jakob Sande-tunet
23.5 km
North Østerdalen Museums
14 km
Sunnfjord Museum
14 km
Rekevikfossen, Gaula
6.9 km
Vallestadfossen
20.9 km
Lånefjorden
26.6 km
Bergsstronda
19.1 km
Fossfossen, Gaula
578 mFuglsetfjorden
26.2 km
Brekkefossen
20.1 km
Laukelandsfossen
22.6 km
SVEIO (SVEEN)
11 km
Området Parken
18.2 km
DALE - Vonens hus
23.6 km
KIRKEVOLDEN
13.7 km
Askvoll Municipality
Aurland Municipality
Balestrand Municipality
Bremanger Municipality
Eid
Fjaler Municipality
Flora Municipality
Førde
Gaular Municipality
Gloppen Municipality
Gulen Municipality
Hornindal
Hyllestad
Høyanger Municipality
Jølster Municipality
Leikanger Municipality
Luster Municipality
Lærdal
Naustdal Municipality
Selje
Sogndal Municipality
Solund
Stryn Municipality
Vik Municipality
Vågsøy Municipality
Årdal
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