Masfjorden
Masfjorden is Vestland’s fjord-split sanctuary — a municipality where WWII resistance stories echo through mountain passes, cable ferries glide across narrow waters, and candlelit cafés serve local lamb beside rugged coastlines. With around 1,650 residents and a landscape shaped by the Masfjorden inlet, Matrefjella mountains, and the Stølsheimen highlands, Masfjorden is the kind of place where you can hike past guerrilla hideouts, kayak through island-studded fjords, and still catch a reindeer kebab beside a dyehouse turned concert venue. It’s got grit, grandeur, and a name that may stem from Old Norse Matr — “food fjord.”
Top Attractions
- Bjørn West Museum – WWII guerrilla base museum with weapons & personal artifacts
- Kvamsdals Fargeri – 1889 dyehouse turned exhibition & concert venue
- Masfjordbåten – traditional boat exhibit with tools & maritime history
- Stordalen Fjellstove – mountain lodge & gateway to Stølsheimen hikes
- Nautesund Camping – fjordside campsite with cabins, boats & island views
Unique Experiences
- Fjon Cable Ferry – Norway’s only cable ferry crossing Masfjorden from Masfjordnes to Duesund
- Matrefjella Hikes – follow in the footsteps of Bjørn West resistance fighters
- Li-bab – local reindeer kebab with lingonberry sour cream & flatbread
- Sandneskafeen – fjord-view café serving homemade food with local ingredients
- Trodal Farm Museum – 700+ artifacts from forestry, farming & mountain dairies
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Getting There
Masfjorden lies in Nordhordland, about 1.5 hours north of Bergen. The E39 highway runs through the eastern valleys, with tunnels like Masfjordtunnelen and Jernfjelltunnelen. The Fjon cable ferry connects Masfjordnes to Duesund, and buses serve Matre, Hosteland, and Sandnes. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing war history, fjord reflections, or the hush of birch leaves beside a guerrilla trail.