kortenes

Kortenes is a toponym used for several coastal settlements along the Norwegian coast. It is not a single town but a name applied to multiple localities, each with its own municipal affiliation.

Most Kortenes communities are small fishing villages situated along fjords or open coastline. They typically have harbor facilities, small piers, and a harbor area. Transportation is usually by road with regional bus services, and some sites have seasonal ferry connections to larger towns.

The origin of the name is uncertain. In Norwegian toponymy, the element -nes is common and denotes a headland or promontory, while kort or korten may reflect a descriptor of the landscape or refer to historical land divisions. The name appears in historical records with various spellings in older documents.

Traditional livelihoods center on fishing and fish processing, with some locations also supporting aquaculture and small-scale agriculture. In recent decades, several Kortenes communities have developed tourism tied to coastal scenery, hiking, and winter sea-related activities.

See also: Norwegian place names and toponymy.