Ombofjorden

Ombofjorden is a marine channel in Rogaland, Western Norway. Ombofjorden is situated nearby to the locality Nesheimsviki, as well as near the hamlet Hole.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jørstad Church.

Jørstad Church

Church

Photo: Ztarbreaker, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Jørstad Church is a chapel of the Church of Norway in the northern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Jørstadvågen on the island of Ombo. Jørstad Church is situated 3½ km east of Ombofjorden.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nedstrand.

Nedstrand

Village

Photo: Jarvin, CC BY 3.0.

Nedstrand is a village in Tysvær Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is on the Nedstrand peninsula's southeast coast, at the confluence of the Nedstrandsfjorden and Vindafjorden. Nedstrand is situated 9 km north of Ombofjorden.

Ombofjorden

Type: Marine channel
Also known as: “Gaba Ombo Fjord”, “Gapafjord”, “Gapafjorden”, “Ombofjord”, “Omböyfjord”, “Sølbergfjord”, and “Vestre Ombofjord”
Category: body of water
Location: Rogaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

59.26667° or 59° 16′ north

Longitude

5.9° or 5° 54′ east

Open location code

9FF77W82+M2

GeoNames ID

3156118

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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