The Sognefjord (Urban East) or Sognefjorden The longest and deepest fjord in Norway is Sogn Fjord, often known as the King of the Fjords (Norwegian: Fjordenes konge). Stretching 205 kilometers (127 miles) inland from the coast to the tiny settlement of Skjolden in the municipality of Luster, it is situated in Vestland county in Western Norway.The nearby district of Sogn is named after the fjord.The name is related to Norwegian word súg- "to suck", presumably from the surge or suction of the tidal currents at the mouth of the fjord.
Settlements around the fjord and its sidearms are connected by boats. Leirvik, Ytre Oppedal, Vadheim, Høyanger, Vikøyri, Balestrand, Hermansverk, Sogndalsfjøra, Gudvangen, Flåm, Aurlandsvangen, Laerdalsøyri, Årdalstangen, Gaupne, and Solvorn are some of the larger villages on the fjord and its branches. Gudvangen, which is just 300 meters (1,000 feet) across at its narrowest point, is located next to the Nærøyfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord that is especially renowned for its pristine nature and breathtaking views. The Nærøyfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Geirangerfjord in Møre og Romsdal. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest unsupported railway climbs in the world, rising 864 meters (2,835 feet) from the village of Flåm to Myrdal Station in under 20 kilometers (12 miles).Three of Norway's most well-known stave churches have survived around the inner end of the fjord: Borgund (30 km or 20 mi into the Laerdal valley), Kaupanger, and Urnes (along the seashore).
The 4,597-meter (15,082-foot) Sognefjord Span (power lines) spans the fjord. In the globe, this is the second-largest power line span. The fjord is now a popular tourist destination, and summer visitors contribute significantly to the local economy.
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