Sunnfjord lies at the heart of Western Norway with it's starkly contrasting fjord scenery, halfway between Bergen and Ålesund. On their way down to the fjord our three main rivers coming from the glacier forms more than 50 waterfalls. Thats why we also are called the waterfall country. Førde, with 12.000 inhabitants, is the comercial centre of the county.
Førdefestivalen takes place in july each year, and is the largest world music festival in Norway.
Sunnfjord is distinctive from neightbouring regions in Sogn & Fjordane Country. It's little-known fjord arms, and gentler landscape in harmony with powerful and diverse watercourses and magnificent backdrop of numerous waterfalls, have left their impression on landscape forms and settlements.
Come explore and experience the diversity from the charming little village close to the mountains or the fjord, or the town of Førde with all the shops and amenities a city has to offer. From organised activities in virgin countryside to national and exceptional cultural experiences at Sogn & Fjordane art museum. Distances are short between the major attractions and the region is ideal for day trips from the glacier in the east to the fjord and islands in the west.