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Smørfjorden

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Smørfjorden is a fjord in Finnmark county, Norway, notable as a small inlet in the Porsangerfjorden that is home to the historic fishing village of Smørfjord.

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Where is Smørfjorden located?

Smørfjorden is on the western side of Porsangerfjorden in Porsanger municipality, Finnmark, Norway. The surrounding settlement is commonly called Smørfjord. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Sm%C3%B8rfjord)

Is Smørfjorden a separate fjord or part of Porsangerfjorden?

It is a smaller inlet associated with the much larger Porsangerfjorden. The name also refers to the historic coastal settlement beside that inlet. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Sm%C3%B8rfjord)

Which road passes through Smørfjord?

European route E69 runs through Smørfjord between Lakselv and Honningsvåg. The road is the main land route toward Honningsvåg and North Cape. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Sm%C3%B8rfjord)

What cultural history is associated with Smørfjord?

The area has a coastal Sámi and reindeer-herding history, and the Sjøsamisk Tun cultural site is located in Smørfjord. Store norske leksikon also notes seasonal reindeer herders from the Skuohtanjárga district near the village. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Sm%C3%B8rfjord)

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