Beiar Fjord Explained

Beiar Fjord^{[1] [2]} (no|Beiarfjorden^[3]) is a fjord in Nordland, Norway. The fjord lies mostly within Beiarn Municipality, but the westernmost part of the fjord lies in Gildeskål Municipality. It has a length of about 20km (10miles).^[4] The Norwegian County Road 17 crosses the fjord near the mouth via the Kjellingstraumen Bridge. The fjord ranges from to wide throughout its course.

The 54km (34miles) Beiar River debouches into the head of Beiar Fjord.^[5] The Beiar Fjord splits into several basins at some of the narrow sounds among which the innermost one is the largest.^[6] This area is a beautiful spot known to local boaters and tourists.^[7]

See also

• List of Norwegian fjords

Notes and References

1. Ljungner, Erik. 1949. The Quaternary Ice Caps in Patagonia and Scandinavia. Bulletin of the Geological Institutions of the University of Uppsala 33: 11–96, p. 41.
2. https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/beiar-fjord-via-the-local-boat-service/182010/ Visit Norway: Beiar Fjord via the Local Boat Service.
3. Web site: Beiarfjorden, Beiarn (Nordland). yr.no. 2019-01-29.
4. Encyclopedia: Beiarfjorden . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 26 October 2013.
5. Encyclopedia: Norsk Fjelleksikon. Beiarelva. Per Roger . Lauritzen . Per Roger Lauritzen . 2009 . Friluftsforlaget . Arendal . Norwegian . 978-82-91-49547-7.
6. Web site: Beiar Fjord via the Local Boat Service. www.visitnorway.com. en. 2018-05-22.
7. News: Fjord cruises, rib boat and fjord safaris in Norway. Fjord Tours. 2018-05-22. en.