Vefsnfjord

The Vefsnfjord or Vefsnfjorden is a fjord in the Helgeland traditional district of Nordland county, Norway. It is about 51 kilometres (32 mi) long, reaching a maximum depth of about 440 metres (1,440 ft) below sea level. The fjord flows through the municipalities of Alstahaug, Leirfjord, and Vefsn.

Vefsnfjorden
Vefsnfjord
View of the fjord
Vefsnfjord is located in Nordland
Vefsnfjord
Vefsnfjord
Location of the fjord
Vefsnfjord is located in Norway
Vefsnfjord
Vefsnfjord
Vefsnfjord (Norway)
LocationNordland county, Norway
Coordinates65.9047°N 12.6106°E / 65.9047; 12.6106
TypeFjord
Basin countriesNorway
Max. length51 kilometres (32 mi)
Max. depth440 metres (1,440 ft)
SettlementsMosjøen

The fjord begins at Tjøtta, south of the island of Alsten and meets the Leirfjord at the island of Sundøy before turning to the south as it proceeds inland to the town of Mosjøen. The outer part of the fjord is also called Sørfjord.[1]

Several large rivers run into the Vefsnfjord, including the Vefsna, Fusta, and Drevja. All three of the rivers are traditionally excellent salmon fishing rivers, although they now have been infected with the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris.

A German prisoner ship was sunk here by British Aircraft during World War II with major loss of life. A memorial is located on a nearby island.

A powerline crosses Vefsnfjord near Overtroan with a 3.236-kilometre (2.011 mi) long span.

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Vefsnfjorden" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-11-30.


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