Hornindal, Norway

Hornindal muncipality has approximately 1.200 inhabitants and covers a area of 190,0 km2. On the old, well-travelled tourist route between Sunnmøre and the upper reaches of the Nordfjord lies Hornindal. Nordfjord consists of the municipalities of Stryn, Hornindal, Gloppen, Eid, Bremanger, 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. Grodås, the main village in Hornindal, is on the RV 60 at the east end of the Hornindalsvatn (Hornindal Water) which is Europe's deepest lake 514 metres. Hornindal's location is ideal as a base for excursions around the district to such attractions as the Briksdal Glacier, National Park Centre - Jostedalsbreen Glacier (Jostedalsbreen nasjonalparksenter), the Geiranger Fjord, Norangsdalen Valley, the West Cape (Vestkapp) and the Stryn Mountains.

The Jostedalsbreen glacier gives the rivers and lakes a special green hue that is found only near the glacier. Here, there is plenty of refreshing water and fresh air for everyone. The noumerous attractions of Nordfjord lie waiting for you. You can take part in some of our many activities or just wander in the sun along white sandy beaches, breathing in the fresh air. Or maybe you would like to explore our cultural history? Regardless of where you are, whether on the glacier or mountains, by the fjord or sea, you will find the small idyllic places that youve always been looking for. Such places that you can only see afterwards by closing your eyes.

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