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Herøyfjord

Herøyfjord, or Herøyfjorden in Norwegian, is a fjord along the west coast of Norway. It lies within the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, and its shores are formed by a series of islands and coastal villages. The waterway is part of the larger coastal network that links mainland Norway with the island communities and serves as a route for fishing vessels, ferries, and small cargo ships.

The settlements along the fjord include coastal villages such as Fosnavåg and other local communities, which

Birdlife and marine life are characteristic of the area, with Runde Island, a notable bird sanctuary within

Access to Herøyfjord is primarily by road and sea; the region has a network of ferries and

rely
on
fishing,
aquaculture,
and
maritime
services.
The
surrounding
landscape
is
typical
of
the
Nordvestlandet
region,
with
rocky
shores,
sheltered
coves,
and
forested
hills,
making
it
a
site
for
outdoor
recreation
and
tourism.
the
municipality,
attracting
visitors
for
seabird
watching.
The
fjord
has
historically
been
used
for
fishing
and
boatbuilding,
and
today
it
hosts
ongoing
commercial
and
artisanal
fisheries,
seafood
processing,
and
related
industries.
bridges
connecting
islands
to
the
mainland,
reflecting
its
archipelagic
character.
The
fjord
forms
part
of
Norway’s
intricate
coastal
geography
and
contributes
to
the
economy
and
culture
of
the
Herøy
municipality.