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Fresvik

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Fresvik is a village in Vik Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the southern shore of the Sognefjorden, just west of where the Aurlandsfjorden joins the Sognefjorden. Fresvik sits about south of Leikanger-Hermansverk, about east of the municipal center of Vikøyri, and about southeast of the village of Feios. The population (2001) of Fresvik is approximately 275.

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Fresvik
Region
Vestland
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Norge
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Population
275
Elevation
27
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6896 FRESVIK
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Fresvik is a village in Vik Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the southern shore of the Sognefjorden, just west of where the Aurlandsfjorden joins the Sognefjorden. Fresvik sits about south of Leikanger-Hermansverk, about east of the municipal center of Vikøyri, and about southeast of the village of Feios. The population (2001) of Fresvik is approximately 275.

This village provides a starting point for hikes into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nærøyfjord which is south, and also to the Fresvikbreen glacier which is west of the village. Fresvik has been hosting the Fres music festival in July annually since 2005. Fresvik Church is located in the village, serving the eastern part of the municipality.

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