Country Norway County Sogn og Fjordane Municipality Flora Local time Monday 9:47 AM | Region Western Norway District Sunnfjord Elevation 0 m (0 ft) Population 119 (2001) | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 99% Humidity | ||
Steinhovden is a village with 119 inhabitants in the municipality of Flora in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located along the Høydalsfjorden, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of the village of Nyttingnes and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the village of Eikefjord. The village area is divided into 6 farm areas: Seljeset, Høyvik, Holmesund, Steinhovden, Steinvik and Hopen. The chairman of the area is now trying to get a windmill park built to produce electrical energy for the community. The nearby Skårafjæra area is a popular place for tourists. The hunting season begins 11 September and hunters may go after deer, seal, and whales.
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Sports
There are many sporting opportunities in Steinhovden including association football, speed skating, cross-country skiing, swimming, Scuba diving, polo, figure skating, and race walking.