taugaverkjum
taugaverkjum is a coastal settlement situated on the northern shore of the island of Sandøy in the Norwegian archipelago. The name derives from the Old Norse words *taug* meaning “small fish” and *verkjum* meaning “places of work,” reflecting the village’s origins as a modest fishing port. The community lies within the municipality of Austafjord, approximately 10 kilometres west of the larger town of Vik.
The earliest documented mention of taugaverkjum dates to the late 12th century, when it appears in a
In contemporary times taugaverkjum is primarily a seasonal fishing village, with a small fleet of hand‑launched
The settlement illustrates the resilience of small maritime communities in the Norwegian fjords, maintaining cultural continuity