Nordfjord - Glacier, fjord and sea in two hours! Nordfjord lies in Fjord Norway, and consists of the municipalities of Stryn, Hornindal, Gloppen, Eid, Vågsøy and Selje. A journey along the Nordfjord offers an exceptional variety of scenery ranging from blue glacier arms and towering mountains to fertile valleys and deep lakes, and taking you right out to the coast and the relentless breakers of the Stadhavet sea. We have long-standing traditions for receiving guests in our region. Come and visit us - we´ll welcome you with open arms!
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The municipality whose centre lies by the 514 metre deep Hornindalsvatnet lake, has 1,200 inhabitants, and covers an area of 190 square kilometres. Hornindal is the smallest region in Nordfjord.
Agriculture and arts and crafts (mainly woodcarving) and folk music are strongly represented in this valley community.
The Anders Svor Museum contains 450 sculptures and often has visiting exhibitions.
Three "Honndal-scythe" blades are depicted on the municipal crest.
 Tourist Information:
Grodås centre (Raftevolds Hotel)
Tel. +47 57 87 96 05, fax +47 57 87 96 06
Open: 17 June - 10 August: 9 am - 10 pm.
Booking accommodation: +47 57 87 40 53 or mail@nordfjord.no
Here you can download a brochure for Hornindal
If you want the brochure in Spanish, Dutch or French you can download it here
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Your official travel guide to Stryn & Nordfjord
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