Nordfjordeid
Nordfjordeid is the administrative centre of the municipality of Stad in Vestland county, western Norway. It is located at the end of the Eidsfjorden, an arm off of the main Nordfjorden, west of the large lake Hornindalsvatnet. The village of Stårheim is located about to the west, the village of Mogrenda is about to the east, and the village of Lote is about to the southeast. The town is a commercial hub for the municipality and it includes several industries, shopping, and schools. Eid Church is also located in the town and it is the main church for the  municipality. The European route E39 highway passes by Nordfjordeid on its way from Bergen to Ålesund. Norwegian National Road 15 passes through the town on its way from Måløy to Otta. Nordfjordeid is located approximately 9 hours from the national capital of Oslo, 5 hours from the city of Bergen, and 3 hours from the city of Ålesund by car. The town has a population (2018) of 2,974 and a population density of . Tourism. Nordfjordeid is a growing tourist destination, situated in the fjords of western Norway, it is within short travel distance to many of the most popular destinations  in the area. Cruise. Since 2019 Nordfjordeid has operated a cruise ship port. In 2019 it received 19 ships with 60 000 visitors. After the COVID-19 pandemic the number has risen to 56 ships in 2022, with continued expected growth upwards of 200 000 visitors. The port of Nordfjordeid has a cruise terminal and a SeaWalk. The SeaWalk is 220 m long and 4,2- m wide. Floating on 8 wave damping pontoons with a capacity of more than 4000 passengers per hour and can carry a passenger load of more than 300 tons.  SeaWalk consists of 3 bridges, two link  pontoons and the hinged landing section.  The bridges are 72 meters long. The walkway is approx. 200 cm above sea level and the railings are 110 cm high. Attractions. There are many tourist attractions in this area. Nordfjordeid has a rich Viking history and military history. The fjords and mountains offer attractive views to visitors. Nordfjordeid is the location of the Sophus Lie Conference Center for mathematics. Notable mathematician Sophus Lie was born in the town in 1842. Museums. The most visited attraction in Nordfjordeid is the Sagastad Viking Center. A museum that houses the largest viking long ship ever  discovered in Norway the Myklebust ship. Nature. Geirangerfjord and the famous glacier at Briksdalen which attracts numerous international tourists every year are close to Nordfjordeid. There is also the well known Harpefossen Ski Resort. There are many possibilities of fine hiking in the mountains, either north or south, surrounding the town, a hiking trail starting near the Lote Tunnel going south leads to a magnificent high view over other arms of the Nordfjorden and splendid area. Festivals. During July Nordfjordeid hosts the Malakoff Rockfestival. A rock festival with the largest festival camp in Norway. The festival attracts over 30 000  attendees during 3 days. Artists such as Ylvis, Oselie, The School, Bertine Zetlitz, Marit Larsen, Lukestar, Jim Stärk, Animal Alpha, Åge Aleksandersen, Eye Emma Jedi, Svelekameratane, and Turbonegro have performed. Theatre and culture. Nordfjord boasts an operahouse of its own. Once a year a professional opera or operetta is produced locally by the Nordfjord Opera Company. The initiative for opera in a remote place with only 3,000 inhabitants is owed to Kari Standal Pavelich who organises the productions and also founded the Nordfjord Opera Company. She plays the violin in the orchestra, her husband Michael conducts. A 2016 performance of  Jacques Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann was reviewed in a German opera blog. Kari and Michael Pavelich were awarded a royal distinction after an opera performance. The old town street known as Eidsgata is a collection of old protected wooden buildings from 1700 and 1800. The street is a popular tourist attraction and also houses different shops, cafés and other local offerings.