Kalvåg

Kalvåg

Kalvåg is a village located on the island of Frøya, in the municipality of Bremanger in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. In 2007, Kalvåg had a population of 335. [cite web|title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.|url=http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/01/10/beftett_en/arkiv/tab-2007-06-07-01-en.html|date=1 January 2007|accessdaymonth=25 June|accessyear=2008|publisher=Statistics Norway]

Kalvåg was the administrative centre of Bremanger until 1964.

Today the village of Kalvåg has a unique collection of old waterfront buildings, reputed to be the largest and best-kept waterfront environment in the county. Many of the old wharf buildings have been restored and converted to provide accommodation. The harbor is very good, with spacious public quays. In the municipality of Bremanger there are tourist destinations as Grotlesanden, the Hornelen cliff, rock carvings in Vingen, and the old trading stations of Rugsund and Smørhavn.

External links

* [http://www.kalvaag.net/gallery/ Kalvåg in pictures]

References

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