Fresvik

Fresvik

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, [cite web|url=http://www.ssb.no/fob/kommunehefte/1417/fob_1417_tabeller.pdf|title=Folke- og bustadteljing 2001|publisher=Statistics Norway|accessyear=2008|accessdaymonth=24 June|date=2001] 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.

External links

* [http://www.fresn.com/ Fres Festival]

References

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