Styvi, Norway

Styvi is located on the east side of the well known Nærøy fjord. People have lived here at least since the Viking Age, living primarily off farming domestic animals. Styvi has traditionally been an important link to both the local mail and the shipping routes. The 6 kilometer long "King's Post Road", running along the fjord between Bleiklindi and Styvi, is a part of the old mail link between Oslo and Bergen. The foot path was built around 1660 and was used until the advent of the steamboat in 1860. The path was traditionally used when there was unsafe ice on the fjord. Styvi farm is today a farm museum were you can see a large collection of agricultural artifacts. It is possible to visit the old farmhouse and other existing farm buildings. It is primarily the rugged, untouched wilderness that has led to official protection. Styvi is accessible only by boat.

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