Fresvik
Village in Western Norway, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fresvik is a village in the municipality of Vik in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the southern shore of the Sognefjorden, just west of where the Aurlandsfjorden joins the Sognefjorden. Fresvik sits about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Leikanger-Hermansverk, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of the municipal center of Vikøyri, and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southeast of the village of Feios. The population (2001) of Fresvik is approximately 275.[2][3]
Fresvik | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 61°04′21″N 06°56′04″E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Western Norway |
County | Vestland |
District | Sogn |
Municipality | Vik Municipality |
Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 275 |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 6896 Fresvik |
This village provides a starting point for hikes into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nærøyfjord which is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south, and also to the Fresvikbreen glacier which is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the village. Fresvik has been hosting the Fres music festival in July annually since 2005. Fresvik Church is located in the village, serving the eastern part of the municipality.[3]