Fister is a village in Hjelmeland municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is a small community approximately 600 inhabitants, and is located on the mainland, along the Fisterfjorden, a branch off the main Boknafjorden. The village lies about northwest of the village of Årdal and about southwest of the municipal centre of Hjelmelandsvågen.
Fister has the highest average temperature in Norway. It is visited by many tourists each year and is famous for the beautiful nature and fishing in the fjords.[1]
| Official Name: | Fister |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map: | Rogaland#Norway |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Rogaland county |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Norway |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Western Norway |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Rogaland |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Ryfylke |
| Subdivision Type4: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name4: | Hjelmeland |
| Timezone1: | CET |
| Utc Offset1: | +01:00 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | +02:00 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 4139 Fister |
| Elevation M: | 47 |
| Elevation Footnotes: | [2] |
| Coordinates: | 59.1747°N 6.0547°W |
| Fister | |
This small village is well known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly community. It has an elementary school, a locally owned store (Joker Fister), a variety of local food options, small businesses, vibrant nature and an abundance of hiking options.
The local community council, Fister bygdaråd, serves as an informal communication channel across the community where people can reach each other with questions, follow events and keep up to date on recent developments locally. It's an open group where anyone are welcome to join.
The village of Fister was the administrative centre of the municipality of Fister which existed from 1884 (when the old municipality of Hjelmeland og Fister was split) until 1965 (when Fister was dissolved and merged into the municipalities of Hjelmeland and Finnøy).
Fister Church is located in the village. It was built in 1867 using plans drawn by the architect, Hans Linstow, who designed several churches in Norway, in addition to the Royal Palace, Oslo.