description Ofotfjorden Overview
Ofotfjorden is a 78-kilometer fjord in Nordland, northern Norway, and an eastern continuation of Vestfjorden beyond Barøya. Its inner branches include Herjangsfjorden, Rombaken, Beisfjorden, and Skjomen, with the town of Narvik on the peninsula between Rombaken and Beisfjorden. The fjord is closely associated with the naval Battles of Narvik in April 1940, part of the Norwegian Campaign of World War II.
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How long is Ofotfjorden?
Ofotfjorden is about 78 kilometers long. It lies in Nordland in northern Norway and forms an eastern continuation of Vestfjorden beyond Barøya.
Which town is located by Ofotfjorden?
Narvik lies on the peninsula between Rombaken and Beisfjorden. This location connects the town to several branches of the wider Ofotfjorden system.
What are the main branches of Ofotfjorden?
Its inner branches include Herjangsfjorden, Rombaken, Beisfjorden, and Skjomen. These branches create the complex fjord landscape around Narvik.
Where is Ofotfjorden located in Norway?
Ofotfjorden is in Nordland, northern Norway. It extends inland from the Vestfjorden area and is surrounded by steep, mountainous coastal terrain.
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