Destination Stryn & Nordfjord - Glacier, fjord & sea - activities, attractions, events & accommodation

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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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Vågsøy

Refiksanden beach © Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge

Måløy attained town status in 1997. It lies by Ulvesundet sound on the island of Vågsøy, after which the municipality is named, and is joined to the mainland by a 1,224 metre long bridge, an impressive structure that forms a majestic gateway for all sea-going traffic.

6,288 people live in Vågsøy where the economic mainstays are fishing, fish-farming and shipbuilding. Vågsøy is the second biggest fishing municipality in the country and one of Norway's most modern fish-processing plants is situated here.

Vågsøy covers an area of 165 square kilometres.

The most popular attractions in Vågsøy are Kråkenes Lighthouse, Kannesteinen rock, Vågsberget and Refviksanden beach.

Tourist information:
Måløy town centre, Tel. 57 84 50 77
E-mail: turistinfo@vagsoy.kommune.no
Opening hours

Booking accommodation: +47 57 87 40 53 or mail@nordfjord.no

Local web sites:
The weather in Vågsøy/Måløy
Vågsøy Municipality
The island of Silda
www.maloyguide.no
www.maaloy.no

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