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Fresvik is a village in the municipality of Vik in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the southern shore of the Sognefjord.
The population in 2001 was approximately 275,[1] including natural Norwegian-born residents as well as several other nationalities: United States, Canada, Thailand, China, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, England, and Brazil.
This village provides a starting point for hikes into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nærøyfjord, and up to Fresvik Breen (glacier).
Famous people from this village include Mensen Ernst (long distance runner).
Fresvik has been hosting the Fres music festival annually every July since 2005.
The population in 2001 was approximately 275,[1] including natural Norwegian-born residents as well as several other nationalities: United States, Canada, Thailand, China, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, England, and Brazil.
This village provides a starting point for hikes into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nærøyfjord, and up to Fresvik Breen (glacier).
Famous people from this village include Mensen Ernst (long distance runner).
Fresvik has been hosting the Fres music festival annually every July since 2005.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresvik
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 61°3'52"N 6°55'43"E
- Fresvikbreen 9 km
- Aurlandsfjorden 13 km
- Nærøyfjorden (The Nærøyfjord) 14 km
- Arnafjorden 29 km
- Fjærlandsfjorden 31 km
- Jostefonn 44 km
- Grovabreen 52 km
- Jølstravatnet 60 km
- Jostedalsbreen National Park 69 km
- Jostedalsbreen glacier 69 km