Stord, municipality in Vestland, Norway
Stord is a municipality on the southwest coast of Norway in Vestland county, situated on the southern half of Stord Island and the small island of Huglo. The area spreads across hilly terrain with forests, mountains, and a rocky coastline dotted with modern harbor facilities, residential neighborhoods, and business districts.
People have lived here since the Bronze Age, as evidenced by burial sites found by archaeologists. During the Viking era, the same waters were crucial for navigation where oil and gas rigs are now built, showing a long maritime heritage.
The name Stord comes from Old Norse and refers to the island's location. Today, fishing and seafaring traditions remain visible everywhere: boats sit in harbors, waterfront cafes serve as gathering places, and local festivals showcase regional crafts and music.
You can reach Stord by car using a bridge and undersea tunnel from the south, or by ferry from the north and east. The small airport connects the municipality to Oslo, and ferries run several times daily to Bergen and nearby towns.
The municipality has become a center for building large oil and gas rigs, with some of the world's biggest constructed here. Several companies now work on renewable energy projects, transforming the region into a place for environmentally friendly innovation.
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