Nordfjord, Fjord system in Vestland County, Norway
Description
Nordfjord is a fjord system on Norway's west coast that extends inland over 100 kilometers, cutting between steep mountains and deep valleys toward the coast. Glaciers flow down from high elevations while the waterway itself runs deep and narrow through the landscape.
History
The region contains over 2,300 rock carvings at Vingen dating back 7,000 years, documenting human settlements from the Stone Age through medieval times. These carvings reveal the long presence of people throughout this area's history.
Culture
The Nordfjord Folk Museum presents local traditions and daily practices from past generations, while the Sagastad center displays an exact replica of a Viking ship discovered in the region. Both places offer insights into how people have lived and worked throughout the centuries.
Practical
The area is accessible via marked hiking trails that remain open year-round for visitors, with many routes allowing glacier exploration. Summer offers the best visiting conditions when trails are clearer and outdoor activities become more comfortable.
Did you know?
The surrounding region supports more deer than human residents, with dedicated observation areas like Hjortegarden in Ålfoten providing close wildlife viewing opportunities. This unusual balance makes the place remarkable for its thriving animal population.
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Hornelen
24.7 km
Dalsfjorden
24.6 km
Ålfotbreen
17.7 km
Anda
20.3 km
Operahuset Nordfjord
14.5 km
Ålfoten Church
6.5 km
Gloppefjorden
23.6 km
Syvdefjorden
24.9 km
Hyefjorden
20.1 km
Vanylven Church
22.1 km
Moldefjord (Selje)
23.4 km
Stårheim Church
3.9 km
Totland Church
17.3 km
Rugsund Church
19.3 km
Eidsfjorden
6.2 km
Skorge power station
17.4 km
Isefjorden
3.1 km
Hundvikfjorden
10.4 km
Ålfoten
6.1 km
Boalthgården
14.6 km
Kulturhuset Gamlebanken
14.8 km
Bedehuset Betania
14.6 km
Eidsgata og Tverrgata
14.7 km
RUGSUND HANDELSSTED OG GJESTGIVERI
19.9 km
Fetts fk.nr.2
7.6 km
MYROLDHAUG - KAPTEINSGÅRDEN
15.3 km
LØKEN GAMLE SORENSKRIVERGÅRD
8 km
Myklebust
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