| Sunnfjord | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Population Demonym: | Sunnfjording |
| Area Total Km2: | 4476 |
| Population Total: | 43324 |
| Population As Of: | 2016 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Norway |
| Subdivision Type1: | County |
| Subdivision Name1: | Vestland |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Western Norway |
Sunnfjord (English: the southern fjord - in contrast to Nordfjord) is a traditional district in Western Norway located in Vestland county. It includes the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, the southernmost parts of Kinn, Sunnfjord, and the southernmost parts of Bremanger. It covers an area of about and has a population (2016) of 43,324 - about 8% of the population of Vestland county.[1]
The central geographical characteristic of the Sunnfjord region are the fjords: Dalsfjorden and Førdefjorden. It is a tourist region, with waterfalls, fishing, white-water rafting, glaciers, hiking, and scenery - including Jostedalsbreen National Park.
The area was the site of the largest air battle over Norway during World War II, and a museum is dedicated to the event in Naustdal. There are two airports in Sunnfjord: Førde Airport, Bringeland, just outside the town of Førde, and Florø Airport, just outside the town of Florø. The European route E39 highway passes through the region, going north and south.