description Misværfjorden Overview
Misværfjorden is a Norwegian fjord in Nordland county and a southern branch of Skjerstadfjorden. It extends inland toward the Misvær area and is included in Norway's official maritime and geographic records under that name. The fjord is relevant to regional geography, navigation, and settlement around the inner parts of Skjerstadfjorden, rather than being a separate open-ocean inlet. [Norwegian Coastal Administration](https://www.kystverket.no/contentassets/16cc4e376f04416aae83c3c5e15dd571/2025/merkeliste/nordland.pdf)
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Where is Misværfjorden located?
Misværfjorden is in Nordland county within Bodø municipality in northern Norway. It is a south-running branch of Skjerstadfjorden. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Misv%C3%A6r)
How long is Misværfjorden?
The fjord is approximately 16 kilometers long. It extends inland toward the settlement of Misvær at its head. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Misv%C3%A6r)
What is the connection between Misværfjorden and Misvær?
Misvær is the settlement at the head of the fjord, which takes its name from the area. Until 2012, Misvær was classified as an urban settlement and it served as the administrative center of the former Skjerstad municipality. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Misv%C3%A6r)
Which official resources are useful for navigating near Misværfjorden?
Norwegian coastal navigation uses official nautical charts and the Norwegian Pilot Guide, known as Den norske los. The Norwegian Mapping Authority provides the pilot guide in Norwegian and English, including information about fairways, harbours, anchorages, and routes. [Norwegian Mapping Authority](https://www.kartverket.no/en/at-sea/nautical-publications/the-norwegian-pilot-guide-sailing-directions)
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