Eidfjord (municipality)
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Commune number : | 4619 | |
Province (county) : | Vestland | |
Coordinates : | 60 ° 28 ′ N , 7 ° 4 ′ E | |
Surface: | 1,491.5 km² | |
Residents: | 906 (Feb 27, 2020) | |
Population density : | 1 inhabitant per km² | |
Language form : | Nynorsk | |
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Mayor : | Anders Vatle ( Sp ) (2019) | |
Location in the province of Vestland | ||
Eidfjord is a Norwegian municipality on the eponymous fjord , the easternmost arm of the Hardangerfjord . The municipality is located in Fylke Vestland in Norway .
geography
Geographical location
The municipality is located east of the city of Bergen on the eponymous foothills of the Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord . Large parts of the fells and the National Parks Hardangervidda are located on territory of the municipality Eidfjord. There are several waterfalls in Eidfjord, including Norway's most famous, Vøringsfossen .
Neighboring municipalities
The following municipalities border on Eidfjord, starting clockwise in the north: Ulvik ( Fylke Vestland ), Hol , Nore og Uvdal (both Fylke Viken ), Ullensvang (Vestland)
politics
coat of arms
The coat of arms of Eidfjord municipality shows white reindeer antlers on a blue background.
Culture and sights
Museums
Special mention should be made of the Hardangervidda Nature and Culture Center . The history, animal world, nature, geology and the people of the Hardangervidda are vividly conveyed in a modern museum concept. Life-size figures of native species (for example reindeer ) and aquariums with trout are shown. A panorama film about the landscape, flora and fauna is also shown.
nature
A trip to the Kjeåsen Alm is worthwhile. Thanks to a tunnel, this alpine pasture is accessible to normal traffic at an altitude of 530 m. The alpine pasture offers a great view of the Eidfjord.
Buildings
- Old church , built around 1300.
Economy and Infrastructure
The largest employer is the local Sima hydropower plant .
tourism
Eidfjord markets itself with unspoiled nature as part of the Hardanger region within the Fjord Norway tourism project .
traffic
Eidfjord is located on Riksvei 7 between Oslo and Bergen . The road leads through the lovely Måbødal valley to Hardangervidda . The 1380 m long Hardangerbru suspension bridge has been crossing the Eidfjord near Vallavik and Bu since 2013 and replaces the former ferry connection between Bruravik and Brimnes.