Syltefjorden (Finnmark) Explained

Location:Finnmark county, Norway
Caption Map:Interactive map of the fjord
Basin Countries:Norway
Coords:70.5467°N 30.222°W
Type:Fjord
Inflow:River Syltefjordelva
Outflow:Barents Sea

or [1] is a fjord in Båtsfjord Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 16km (10miles) long fjord flows from the river Syltefjordelva on the large Varanger Peninsula into the Barents Sea. The Varangerhalvøya National Park lies just south of the fjord.[2]

Historically, there were three fishing villages located around the fjord: Nordfjord, Hamna, and Ytre Syltefjord. All three villages were abandoned during the 20th century. Along the northern shore of the fjord lies the large Syltefjordstauran mountain. The mountain is home to a very large bird colony that is popular among tourists.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Informasjon om stadnamn. Norgeskart. Kartverket. no. 2024-06-28.
  2. Web site: Syltefjorden. yr.no. Norwegian. 2013-02-26.
  3. Web site: Syltefjordstauran. Store norske leksikon. Store norske leksikon. Norwegian. 2013-02-26.