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Where is Erfjorden located in Norway?
Erfjorden lies in Rogaland county and reaches through Suldal and Hjelmeland municipalities. It is about 16 kilometres long, running from Tysse toward Nedstrandsfjorden. [Erfjorden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfjorden)
Why is Erfjorden connected with World War II submarine history?
Its deep, sheltered waters made Erfjorden a strategic location for submarine-base operations by the occupying German Navy during World War II. The wider Norwegian coast was used by the Kriegsmarine to extend U-boat operations into the North Atlantic and Arctic waters. [German U-boat bases in occupied Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_U-boat_bases_in_occupied_Norway)
What is Tyssefjorden in relation to Erfjorden?
Tyssefjorden is the name sometimes used for the innermost section of Erfjorden, north of the Erfjord Bridge. The village of Tysse lies at that inner end. [Erfjorden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfjorden)
Which larger fjord does Erfjorden empty into?
Erfjorden turns west and empties into the larger Nedstrandsfjorden. The Erfjord Bridge crosses the fjord just north of Hålandsosen. [Erfjorden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfjorden)
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