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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA scenic cruise stop with small-town local charm

Nordfjordeid

Nordfjordeid · Norway · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Nordfjordeid · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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 dishesbrunost (brown cheese)rakfiskreindeer meatNorwegian-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)

Getting there from Japan

SDN
Sandane Airport, Anda
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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