Langfjorden (Møre og Romsdal)
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The Langfjorden is a 35 kilometres (21.7 mi) long arm of the Romsdalsfjord
which begins between the most easterly point on the island of Sekken
in Molde
and Okseneset in Rauma
, both in Møre og Romsdal
, Norway
). The fjord then continues to the east to the village of Eidsvåg
in Nesset
.
The fjord's two arms, Eresfjorden
at east end and Rødvenfjorden at the west end are oriented to the south. The fjord is crossed by the Åfarnes–Sølsnes Ferry, as part of County Road 64
. The ferry has been proposed replaced by the Langfjord Tunnel
. The village of Mittet
in Rauma lies on the south shore of the fjord.
Romsdalsfjord
Romsdalsfjord is the ninth longest fjord in Norway. It is long and located in the Romsdal district of Møre og Romsdal county. It flows through the municipalities of Midsund, Haram, Vestnes, Molde, Nesset, and Rauma...
which begins between the most easterly point on the island of Sekken
Sekken
Sekken is an island in the Romsdalsfjord, at the mouth of the Langfjorden, in the municipality of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The island lies about south of the island of Bolsøya and about west of the island of Veøya. There are no road connections to the island except for a ferry...
in Molde
Molde
is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Romsdal region. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord...
and Okseneset in Rauma
Rauma, Norway
Rauma is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Romsdal region. The administrative centre is the village of Åndalsnes. Other villages include Vågstranda, Voll, Innfjorden, Veblungsnes, Verma, Isfjorden, Eidsbygda, Rødven, Åfarnes, and Mittet...
, both in Møre og Romsdal
Møre og Romsdal
is a county in the northernmost part of Western Norway. It borders the counties of Sør-Trøndelag, Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county administration is located in Molde, while Ålesund is the largest city.-The name:...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
). The fjord then continues to the east to the village of Eidsvåg
Eidsvåg, Nesset
Eidsvåg is a village in the municipality of Nesset in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is the administrative centre of the municipality. Eidsvåg is located at the end of the Langfjorden on the isthmus connecting the Romsdal peninsula to the Norwegian mainland...
in Nesset
Nesset
Nesset is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway on the Romsdal Peninsula. The administrative centre is the village of Eidsvåg. Other population centers include Rausand, Boggestranda, Myklebostad, Eresfjord, and Eikesdalen....
.
The fjord's two arms, Eresfjorden
Eresfjorden
Eresfjorden is a branch off of the Langsfjorden, an arm of the main Romsdalsfjord. The Eresfjorden is located in the municipality of Nesset in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The long fjord begins at the mouth of the Eira River near the village of Eresfjord, and then it goes north to meet the...
at east end and Rødvenfjorden at the west end are oriented to the south. The fjord is crossed by the Åfarnes–Sølsnes Ferry, as part of County Road 64
Norwegian County Road 64
County Road 64 is a two-lane highway which runs between Kristiansund and Åndalsnes in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It branches from National Road 70 in Kristiansund, runs through the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel, through the island of Averøy, and across the Atlantic Ocean Road to Eide...
. The ferry has been proposed replaced by the Langfjord Tunnel
Langfjord Tunnel
The Langfjord Tunnel is a proposed subsea road tunnel which would cross Langfjorden between Molde and Rauma in Norway. It may also be built with a branch to the island of Sekken. As part of County Road 64, the tunnel would replace the Åfarnes–Sølsnes Ferry, and allow Romsdal ferry-free access to...
. The village of Mittet
Mittet
Mittet is a small village in the northern part of the municipality of Rauma in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south shore of the Langfjorden. Mittet has a population of about 150. It has a grocery store, gas station, and a camping site. The Mittetelva river runs through the...
in Rauma lies on the south shore of the fjord.