County Sogn og Fjordane Municipality Hornindal Municipality Area 53 ha Local time Friday 6:18 PM | District Nordfjord Elevation 55 m (180 ft) Population 451 (2013) | |
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Grodås is the administrative centre of Hornindal Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located along the river Horndøla on the eastern end of the lake Hornindalsvatnet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southwest of the mountain Hornindalsrokken. The village sits at the eastern end of the Kviven Tunnel, part of the new route for the European route E39 highway.
Map of 6763 Grod%C3%A5s, Norway
The 0.53-square-kilometre (130-acre) village has a population (2013) of 451, giving the village a population density of 851 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,200/sq mi).
The village area is a significant tourist destination. The natural beauty of the mountains and lake are a big draw. It is also home to the Anders Svor sculpture museum. Hornindal Church is located in the village. The industries located in the Grodås area include wood and furniture making as well as vacation home construction.