Stavfjorden
| Stavfjorden | |
|---|---|
Stavfjorden marked on a 1610 map of Vestland's coast and fjords. | |
| Location | Vestland county, Norway |
| Coordinates | 61°27′37″N 5°00′49″E / 61.4604°N 5.0135°E |
| Type | Fjord |
| Primary inflows | Førdefjorden |
| Primary outflows | North Sea |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
| Islands | Askrova and Svanøya |
| Settlements | Grimeli |
| Location | |
Interactive map of the fjord | |
Stavfjorden is a fjord situated in Vestland county, Norway about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of the city of Bergen and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of the town of Førde. It is part of a series of fjords that are located in the traditional district of Sunnfjord. The fjord connects the Norwegian Sea and the Førdefjorden. The 18-kilometre (11 mi) long Stavfjorden runs along the border between Askvoll Municipality and Kinn Municipality before connecting with the Førdefjorden at Flokeneset at the border with Sunnfjord Municipality.