Stretching over a distance of 106 kilometres, Nordfjord is nearly the longest fjord in Sogn og Fjordane County, second only to Sognefjord. It is also the sixth longest fjord in Norway.

Deep contrasts

From one end of the fjord, Vestkapp (486 metres above sea level), you stand at the westernmost viewpoint in mainland Norway, overlooking sights such as Stadhavet, Sunnmørsalpene and Ålfotbreen. At the other end, you can climb Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in mainland Europe.

In between the far ends of Nordfjord are a host of residential settlements and points of interest. There is a stark contrast between harsh and isolated coastal communities in the outer fjord, and the lush natural environments of famous tourist destinations, such as Loen and Olden, at the head of the fjord.

Rich history and folklore

As you sail between the ports of Florø and Måløy, you will pass the rock carvings at Vingen, where drawings of more than 2,000 deer are etched into the rock. Also of interest is Hornelen mountain (860 metres above sea level). Legend has it that witches gather here to dance with Old Nick, the devil, every Christmas and Midsummers Eve.

Nordfjord has also given its name to the region, which includes the municipalities of Bremanger, Vågsøy, Eid, Gloppen, Stryn, Selje and Hornindal.