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30-629: Naustdal was situated between the towns of Førde and Florø , along the Norwegian National Road 5 highway. The Naustdal Tunnel ran through the mountains to connect to the town of Florø. The Førde Airport in Bringeland in Gaular municipality is the closest regional airport, and it lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Naustdal. At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 369-square-kilometre (142 sq mi) municipality

60-473: A one-mile shoreline. For boat fishing trips contact boat rental agents or the "Russenes Tur og Fiske", who will bring you to the best fishing places. From the old bridge across the Nausta river near the waterfall Naustdalsfossen you can watch salmon conquer the waterfall in powerful leaps—unless they are caught by rivaling anglers on the banks of the plunging pool. Hooking the fish is difficult — landing it

90-428: A suffix that was attached to the farm name Flora . Although not true, it nearly led to the town being renamed Florøy in the 1930s. The basis for the foundation of the town was the rich herring fisheries , symbolised by the three herrings in the town's coat of arms . Fishing is still an important part of the economy , in addition to shipbuilding and service industries . After the discovery of petroleum in

120-506: A tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The two colors are divided by a jagged line which symbolizes the profile of the gables of three boathouses . The arms are canting since the Norwegian word naust means "boathouse". The two colors symbolize the sky above and the silver/white represents the sea. The arms were designed by Inge Rotevatn. The municipal flag has

150-493: A work of art. The local landowners will show you the best fishing places. Fishing permits may be purchased at the local petrol station or from the landowners. Nausta was in 2005 ranked best in Sogn og Fjordane and number 19 nationally with a total catch of 4,698 kilograms (10,357 lb). The large mountain area in the eastern part of Naustdal offers a wealth of scenery. There are large lakes and connecting streams. The trout fishing

180-483: Is excellent and fishing permits are available. "Longvasshytta", a self-catering cabin for hikers, can be reached after a 6-hour hike from the nearest road. Recreational grounds have been laid out at Russeneset near the inlet Ålesundet. Several footpaths in the area are signposted. Along the paths, you will find information posters about cultural history, flora, and fauna. Excellent for fishing, swimming, bird watching or just walking. Recreational grounds are laid out along

210-483: Is ideal for freshwater fishing . Over 30 lakes and connecting streams contain trout . Many of the lakes also contain char . Most of your catch will be small fish but will taste delicious when fried in a pan. In the right places, you can also catch really big fish–6 kilograms (13 lb) trout have been caught in this area. The Nausta river is one of the best rivers for salmon in Sogn og Fjordane county. Salmon travel 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) upstream from

240-586: Is the 251st largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Naustdal is the 276th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,793. The municipality's population density is 7.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (20/sq mi) and its population has increased by 5.2% over the last decade. Naustdal was a farming community with diversity and cultural activities ranging from annual art exhibitions at Vevring to fairs, music, and dancing. Several renowned artists and writers come from Naustdal. Some of

270-446: Is the main road connecting Florø to the rest of Norway. The nearby villages of Brandsøy and Grov lie several kilometers to the east of Florø. The islands of Reksta , Kinn , Skorpa lie several kilometers to the west of the town. Florø is also home to Florø Airport and Florø Church . Florø is also a former municipality that existed as an independent town-municipality for just over 100 years (1860-1964) before being merged into

300-437: Is wet with a short summer and a mild winter. Naustdal has a yearly precipitation of 2,335 millimetres (91.9 in). There are great regional differences in the climate. There is snow rarely more than a week furthest out in the fjord. Up in the valley the first snow comes in early October and stays until late April/May and 1 to 2 metres (3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 7 in) of snow is common. The municipality of Naustdal

330-456: The North Sea in the 1960s, Florø has been used as a supply base for the petroleum industry . Florø was founded as a town ( ladested ) in 1860. Shortly after its founding, on 3 January 1861, it was removed from the (now) former municipality of Kinn and made into a municipality of its own with a population of 846. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to

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360-555: The Scandinavian Peninsula 's) westernmost town. It is the most western town on the mainland in the Nordic countries . The 6.45-square-kilometre (1,590-acre) town has a population (2018) of 9,024 and a population density of 1,399 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,620/sq mi). The town encompasses the entire island of Florelandet and the western half of the island of Brandsøya. The Norwegian national road Rv 5

390-430: The arms have a red field (background) and the charge is a set of three diagonal herring . The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The three herrings are a symbol for the great local importance of herring fishing for the development and economy of Flora. The arms were designed by Hallvard Trætteberg . The municipal flag had

420-565: The final municipal council was as follows: The mayors ( Nynorsk : ordførar ) of Naustdal: Naustdal is located on the north shore of the Førdefjorden , stretching from the mouth of the fjord to the east, almost reaching to the end of the fjord. It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Flora and Gloppen , to the east by Jølster , to the south by Førde , and to the south and west by Askvoll . The climate in Naustdal

450-479: The fjord near the center of Naustdal. There is a marina, sandy beach, diving tower, and a place for beach volleyball. The museum covers the air battle between German and British aircraft over Sunnfjord on 9 February 1945, also known at the Black Friday . In the museum there are objects from the battles, airplane parts, maps , and photographs . It has a rich collection of splendid model airplanes from

480-490: The local farmers breed horses, and horse shows are held every second year. Athletes from Naustdal do very well both in national and international championships, especially in volleyball and weightlifting . Naustdal offers rich opportunities for outdoor life such as fishing on the fjord from hired boats. The famous salmon river, Nausta , is in one of the county's largest wilderness areas with mountains, streams, lakes, and mountain farms, and it attracts many tourists from around

510-425: The municipality of Flora . On 1 January 2020, the town became part of the new Kinn Municipality after another municipal merger. The town (and municipality) was named after the old Flora farm ( Old Norse : Flóra ), near where the town of Florø was built in 1860. The meaning of the name is somewhat uncertain with a couple of different likely possibilities. The old name, is the accusative case / genitive case of

540-516: The navigator Bernard Nicholl, who participated in the battles. Flor%C3%B8 Florø is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Kinn which is in Vestland county, Norway . The town was founded by royal decree in 1860 as a ladested on the island of Florelandet, located between the Botnafjorden and Solheimsfjorden. Florø is Norway's (and thus

570-424: The new Sunnfjord Municipality . The municipality (originally the parish ) is named after the old Naustdal farm ( Old Norse : Naustdalr ) since the first Naustdal Church was built there. The first element is the name of the local river Nausta . The river name is identical with the word naust which means " boathouse ". The last element is dalr which means " valley " or "dale". The coat of arms

600-406: The new Flora Municipality was created and it included the town of Florø. (On 6 October 1967, the old arms of Florø were granted as the arms for Flora Municipality. These arms were in use until 1 January 2020 when the municipality of Flora was dissolved.) The official blazon is " Gules , three herrings bendwise argent " ( Norwegian : På raud botn tre sølv sildar i skrå-stilling ). This means

630-495: The river mouth. The stretch from the fjord to the Hovefoss waterfall is also good for sea trout fishing. The small Redal water system contains small salmon, sea trout, trout, and char. Small salmon and sea trout are best caught during floods. Naustdal has 40 kilometres (25 mi) of shoreline bordering on the fjord . Distances from motor roads to the sea are short at all locations. In outlying, non-farming areas, fishing from

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660-406: The same design as the coat of arms. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The mayors of Florø: The municipal council (Bystyre) of Florø was made up of 21 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of

690-607: The same design as the coat of arms. The Church of Norway had two parishes ( sokn ) within the municipality of Naustdal. It was part of the Sunnfjord prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin . While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, unemployment , social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads . During its existence, this municipality

720-468: The seashore is unrestricted. Fishing from boats on the fjord using a rod or line is free for all. The main types of fish caught in the area include cod , saithe , mackerel , herring , salmon , and sea trout , although every type of fish commonly found in Norwegian waters can be caught here. The Russenes recreational area near the sound at Ålesundet is an excellent place for fishing from land, offering

750-499: The word flórr which means " floor ", from which the names Flora and Florelandet are derived. This Old Norse word is probably derived from a Germanic root word, flōraz , meaning "flat ground". Another possibility for the meaning of the name is that it is derived from the word flóð which means " flood " or "deluge". A common misunderstanding is that the name Florø includes the Danish word ø which means "island" as

780-574: The work of the Schei Committee . On 1 January 1964, a large municipal merger took place, merging the following places to form the newly created municipality of Flora . On 1 January 2020, Flora was one of the municipalities that merged into a newly re-created Kinn municipality, much larger than the Kinn that existed until 1964. The coat of arms for the town of Florø was granted on 19 February 1960 and they were in use until 1 January 1964, when

810-438: The world. A recreational area and marina have recently been laid out near the center of Naustdal . The parish of Naustdal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1896 when it was split off from the large municipality of Førde . Initially, Naustdal had a population of 2,543. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee . On 1 January 1964, all of Naustdal that

840-488: Was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality was under the jurisdiction of the Sogn og Fjordane District Court and the Gulating Court of Appeal . The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Naustdal was made up of 21 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of

870-412: Was granted on 11 December 1987. The official blazon is " Argent , a chief dancetty azure " ( Norwegian : På sølv grunn blått skjoldhovud laga med breitt tannsnitt ). This means the arms are divided with a line that is dancetty which divides the chief from the rest of the shield in a ratio of 1:3. The field (background) above the line has a tincture of blue. Below the line, the field has

900-526: Was located north of the Førdefjorden (population: 1,633) and all of the municipality of Vevring that was to the north of the Førdefjorden (population: 439) were merged to form the new municipality of Naustdal. The parts of Naustdal that were located south of the Førdefjorden (population: 265) were transferred to the municipality of Førde . On 1 January 2020, the neighboring municipalities of Jølster , Førde , Naustdal, and Gaular were merged to form

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