Fensfjorden, Coastal fjord in Vestland, Norway.
Fensfjord is a coastal fjord in Vestland that stretches about 30 kilometers and is between 3 to 5 kilometers wide. It separates multiple municipalities and provides passage for vessels of various sizes navigating through its waters.
The fjord's name comes from Old Norse and may refer to land or to ancient ferry traffic that people used here for centuries. This maritime past continues to shape the region today.
The fjord connects several municipalities along its shores, shaping how people in these communities live with maritime traditions and organize their daily lives around the water.
A ferry service between Sløvåg and Mongstad helps people cross the fjord easily. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the sea is calmer and travel is more comfortable.
Mongstad on its shores is Norway's largest port by tonnage and receives about 2000 ships yearly for refinery operations. This industrial traffic makes the fjord an important waterway for the country.
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