Boknafjord

The Boknafjord is a wide fjord located in Rogaland county, Norway. It is the collective name for a complex system of interconnected fjords that cut into the southwestern coast of Norway. Several smaller fjords branch off from the main Boknafjord, including the Førresfjord, Saudafjord, Sandsfjord, Hylsfjord, Jelsafjord, and Hervikfjord. Important islands located within the Boknafjord include Karmøy, Bokn, and Kvitsøy. The city of Stavanger is located on the southern shore of the Boknafjord, making the fjord an important waterway for transportation and commerce in the region. The fjord is also known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, including fishing and boating. The Boknafjord is fed by several rivers and is connected to the North Sea. The area around the Boknafjord has a long history of human settlement, dating back to the Viking Age.