Veafjorden

Fjord in Vestland, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Veafjorden (historically, the Vedåfjorden) is a fjord in Vestland county, Norway. The 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) long fjord flows between the mainland and the island of Osterøy in Vaksdal municipality. There is one bridge across the fjord, the Kallestadsundet Bridge near Stamneshella.[1]

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Veafjorden (Norway)
LocationVestland county, Norway
Coordinates60.5992°N 5.7264°E / 60.5992; 5.7264
Primary inflowsBolstadfjorden
Primary outflowsSørfjorden, Osterfjorden
Basin countriesNorway
Max. length15 kilometres (9.3 mi)
Max. width1 kilometre (0.62 mi)
SettlementsVaksdal, Stanghelle, Stamneshella
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The fjord is named after the old Veo farm, located on the shore of Osterøy island, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Stanghelle. The farm sits at the foot of steep mountains and is only accessible by boat or by hiking by foot for 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the nearest road.[2]

A scene from the movie "The Golden Compass" was filmed along the Veafjorden.[citation needed]

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