Hardangerfjord
General data
- Water type: Bay
- Progression: Norwegian sea -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: Europe
- Countries: Norway
Description
The Hardangerfjord is the fifth longest fjord in the world, and the second longest fjord in Norway It is located in Vestland county in the Hardanger region. The fjord stretches 179 kilometres (111 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean into the mountainous interior of Norway along the Hardangervidda plateau. The innermost point of the fjord reaches the town of Odda.