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Nordfjordeid

Nordfjordeid · Norway · 61.91, 5.99

Nordfjordeid is a small town in western Norway and a gateway to the spectacular scenery of the Nordfjord region. With a population of about 3,000, it serves as a cruise base for Viking history, glacier and fjord tours, and the peaceful scenery of northern villages.

Port highlights

About 3,000

Population

The west-coast oceanic climate brings cool summers and relatively mild winters, but rainfall is frequent.

Climate

Norwegian

Language

Norwegian krone (NOK).

Currency

Summer, from May to August (midnight sun season)

Best time to visit

Local food

Salmon dishes, brunost (brown cheese), rakfisk, reindeer meat, Norwegian-style waffles

Sights

Nordfjord sceneryViking museumLocal churchWaterfall and glacier tours in the surrounding area

Monthly average high / low temperatures

3°

-2°Jan

4°

-2°Feb

6°

0°Mar

10°

2°Apr

14°

6°May

17°

9°Jun

20°

12°Jul

19°

11°Aug

15°

8°Sep

10°

4°Oct

6°

1°Nov

4°

-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SANDANE · about 16.9 km from port · elevation difference about 46 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10

Water 500 ml

NOK 52.00

Coffee

NOK 164.50

Inexpensive meal

NOK 132.00

Local beer

NOK 78.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Alesund (about 63 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)