Sogn og Fjordane

Sogn og Fjordane extended across mountains, deep valleys, glaciers, and fjords, including Jostedalsbreen glacier and Hornindalsvatnet, Norway's deepest lake.

The region originated from two medieval divisions, Firdafylke and Sygnafylke, before becoming an official county in 1919 through the merger of several municipalities.

The county preserved Norwegian traditions through regular festivals, agricultural practices, and fishing activities that shaped the local communities across its 26 municipalities.

Transportation within Sogn og Fjordane required careful planning due to fjord crossings, with ferry services connecting different areas and four regional airports facilitating travel.

The county's coat of arms, granted in 1983, displayed three blue fjords against a white background, representing Nordfjord, Sunnfjord, and Sogn regions.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Hermansverk

Website: https://www.sfj.no/

Part of: Western Norway

Shares border with: Hordaland, Buskerud, Oppland, Møre og Romsdal

Website: https://sfj.no

GPS coordinates: 61.33333,5.83333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44