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{{about|the municipality in Norway|other uses|}}
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{{Infobox kommune
{{Infobox kommune
| name = Førde
| name = Førde
| native_name =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| native_name_lang =
| other_name =
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| official_name =
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| image_skyline = Frahafstadfjellet.jpg
| image_skyline = Frahafstadfjellet.jpg
| idnumber = 1432
| idnumber = 1432
| county = Sogn og Fjordane
| county = Sogn og Fjordane
| district = Sunnfjord
| district = Sunnfjord
| capital = Førde
| capital = [[Førde (town)|Førde]]
| demonym = Førdianar
| demonym = Førdianar
| language = [[Nynorsk]]
| language = [[Nynorsk]]
| coatofarms = Førde komm.svg
| coatofarms = Førde komm.svg
| munwebpage = www.forde.kommune.no
| munwebpage = www.forde.kommune.no
| mayor = Olve Grotle
| mayor = Olve Grotle
| mayor_party = [[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]]
| mayor_party = [[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]]
| mayor_as_of = 2011
| mayor_as_of = 2011
| area_rank = 186
| area_rank = 186
| area_total_km2 = 586.01
| area_total_km2 = 586.01
| area_land_km2 = 553.12
| area_land_km2 = 553.12
| area_water_km2 = 32.89
| area_water_km2 = 32.89
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2012
| population_rank = 80
| population_rank = 91
| population_total = 12035
| population_total = 12559
| population_density_km2 = 21.8
| population_density_km2 = 22.7
| population_increase = 14.9
| population_increase = 15.2
| latd = 61 | latm = 26 | lats = 35 | longd = 5 | longm = 54 | longs = 13
| latd = 61 | latm = 26 | lats = 35 | longd = 05 | longm = 54 | longs = 13
| utm_zone = 32V | utm_northing = 6816078 | utm_easting = 0334920 | geo_cat = adm2nd
| utm_zone = 32V | utm_northing = 6816078 | utm_easting = 0334920 | geo_cat = adm2nd
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[[File:Fordekyrkje.jpg|thumb|right|Førde Church]]
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[[File:Langelandsvatnet i Førde.JPG|thumb|right|Lake Langeland]]
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[[File:Nils Gjerland.jpg|thumb|right|Former mayor Nils Gjerland]]
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[[File:Haukedalsvatnet-Norway.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Haukedal]]


'''Førde''' is a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in the [[Counties of Norway|county]] of [[Sogn og Fjordane]], [[Norway]]. It is located in the [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Sunnfjord]]. The administrative center is the town of Førde which in 2010 had 12,035 inhabitants.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.|url=http://www.ssb.no/beftett_en/tab-2009-06-16-01-en.html|date=1 January 2009|authorlink=Statistics Norway|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå}}</ref> The historic village of [[Bruland]] is located just east of the town of Førde. [[European route E39|European Route E39]] goes through the municipality, and it passes by the lake [[Holsavatnet]].
'''Førde''' is a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in the [[Counties of Norway|county]] of [[Sogn og Fjordane]], [[Norway]]. It is located in the [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Sunnfjord]]. The [[administrative center]] is the town of [[Førde (town)|Førde]] which in 2012 had 9,571 inhabitants.<ref name="ssb">{{cite web|title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.|url=https://www.ssb.no/a/english/kortnavn/beftett_en/tab-2012-09-06-01-en.html|date=1 January 2012|authorlink=Statistics Norway|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå}}</ref> Other villages in Førde municipality include [[Bruland]], [[Holsen]], [[Moskog]], and [[Haukedalen]]. The [[Øyrane]] area in the town of Førde is a large industrial/commercial area for the region. The [[European route E39|European Route E39]] highway goes through the municipality, and it passes by the lake [[Holsavatnet]].
[[Førde Airport, Bringeland]] is the regional airport that is about {{convert|16|km}} from the town centre and it has flights that connect [[Oslo]] and [[Bergen]] with Førde. The largest hospital in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county and the regional offices of the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called ''Firda''.
[[Førde Airport, Bringeland]] is the regional airport that is about {{convert|16|km}} from the town centre and it has flights that connect [[Oslo]] and [[Bergen]] with Førde. The airport is actually located in neighboring [[Gaular]] municipality, just south of the border. The largest hospital in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county, [[Førde Central Hospital]], and the regional offices of the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called ''[[Firda]]''.


==General information==
==General information==
[[File:Førde map.jpg|thumb|left|Map of Førde municipality]]
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[[File:Fordekyrkje.jpg|thumb|left|[[Førde Church]]]]
Førde was established as a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]]). The original municipality was identical to the Førde [[Church of Norway|parish]] ''([[prestegjeld]])'' with the sub-parishes ''(sokn)'' of Førde, Holsen, and [[Naustdal]].<ref name=Em>{{cite web|url=http://www.sf-f.kommune.no/sff/emigration3.nsf/enduser?readform|title=Some historical data on the 26 Kommunes|date=9 February 2005|last=Natvik|first=Oddvar}}</ref>
Førde was established as a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]]). The original municipality was identical to the Førde [[Church of Norway|parish]] ''([[prestegjeld]])'' with the sub-parishes ''(sokn)'' of Førde, Holsen, and [[Naustdal]].<ref name=Em>{{cite web|url=http://www.sf-f.kommune.no/sff/emigration3.nsf/enduser?readform|title=Some historical data on the 26 Kommunes|date=9 February 2005|last=Natvik|first=Oddvar}}</ref>


On 1 January 1896, the sub-parish of [[Naustdal]] (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents. On 1 January 1964, the areas of [[Naustdal]] south of the [[Førdefjorden]] (population: 265) were transferred to Førde.<ref name=Dag>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=Statistics Norway|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|format=PDF|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
On 1 January 1896, the northern sub-parish of [[Naustdal]] (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents. On 1 January 1964, the areas of [[Naustdal]] south of the [[Førdefjorden]] (population: 265) were transferred to Førde municipality.<ref name=Dag>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=Statistics Norway|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|format=PDF|language=Norwegian}}</ref>


===Name===
===Name===
The municipality (originally the [[parish]]) is named after the ''Førde'' farm ([[Old Norse]] ''Fjǫrðr'' [[Nominative case|nominative]] and ''Firði'' [[dative case|dative]]) since the first church was built there. The name is identical with the word ''fjǫrðr'' which means [[fjord]] (referring to the fjord now called [[Førdefjorden]]).<ref>{{cite book|title=Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt|edition=12|authorlink=Oluf Rygh|last=Rygh|first=Oluf|publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri|year=1919|location=Kristiania, Norge|pages=325|url=http://www.dokpro.uio.no/perl/navnegransking/rygh_ng/rygh_bla.prl?enhid=195281&avid=43518|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
The municipality (originally the [[parish]]) is named after the ''Førde'' farm ([[Old Norse]] ''Fjǫrðr'' [[Nominative case|nominative]] and ''Firði'' [[dative case|dative]]) since the first [[Førde Church]] was built there. The name is identical with the word ''fjǫrðr'' which means [[fjord]] (referring to the fjord now called [[Førdefjorden]]).<ref>{{cite book|title=Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt|edition=12|authorlink=Oluf Rygh|last=Rygh|first=Oluf|publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri|year=1919|location=Kristiania, Norge|pages=325|url=http://www.dokpro.uio.no/perl/navnegransking/rygh_ng/rygh_bla.prl?enhid=195281&avid=43518|language=Norwegian}}</ref>


===Coat-of-arms===
===Coat-of-arms===
The [[Coat of arms|coat-of-arms]] is from modern times; they were granted on 27 April 1990. It shows three silver [[plowshare]]s on a red background. They symbolize the three pillars of the local economy: [[agriculture]], [[horticulture]], and development.<ref>{{cite web|author=Norske Kommunevåpen|date=1990|title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen|url=http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=F%C3%B8rde|accessdate=2013-11-22}}</ref>
The [[Coat of arms|coat-of-arms]] is from modern times (1990). It shows three [[plowshare]]s.


===Churches===
===Churches===
The [[Church of Norway]] has three [[Church (building)|churches]] within the municipality of Førde. It is part of the [[Diocese of Bjørgvin]] and the Rural [[Deanery]] ''(Prosti)'' of [[Sunnfjord]].<ref name=Em />
The [[Church of Norway]] has two parishes ''(sokn)'' within the municipality of Førde. It is part of the [[List of churches in Sogn og Fjordane#Sunnfjord prosti|Sunnfjord]] [[deanery]] in the [[Diocese of Bjørgvin]].


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Førde'''''
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Førde'''''
!Parish<br />''(Prestegjeld)''!!Sub-Parish<br />''(Sokn)''!!Church Name!!Year Built!!Location<br />of the Church
!Parish ''(Sokn)''!!Church Name!!Location of the Church!!Year Built
|-
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|rowspan="3"|'''''Førde Parish'''''||Førde||''Førde kyrkje''||1885||Førde
|Førde||[[Førde Church]]||[[Førde (town)|Førde]]||1885
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|Holsen og Haukedalen||''Haukedalen kyrkje''||1885||Gjerland
|rowspan="2"|Holsen og Haukedalen||[[Haukedalen Church]]||[[Haukedalen]]||1885
|-
|-
|''Holsen kyrkje''||1861||Holsen
|[[Holsen Church]]||[[Holsen]]||1861
|}
|}


==Government==
==Government==
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[[File:Nils Gjerland.jpg|thumb|right|Former mayor Nils Gjerland]]
All municipalities in Norway, including Førde, are responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]] and other [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. The municipality is governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of elected representatives, which in turn elect a [[mayor]].
All municipalities in Norway, including Førde, are responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]] and other [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. The municipality is governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of elected representatives, which in turn elect a [[mayor]].


===Municipal council===
===Municipal council===
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] ''(Kommunestyre)'' of Førde is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to every four years. For 2007–2011, the [[Political party|party]] breakdown is as follows:<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Statistics Norway|url=http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/00/01/20/kommvalgform_en/tab-2008-01-29-15-en.html|title=Members of the local councils|accessdate=6 August 2008|year=2007}}</ref>{{Infobox_Kommunestyre
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] ''(Kommunestyre)'' of Førde is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to every four years. For 2011–2015, the [[Political party|party]] breakdown is as follows:<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Statistics Norway|url=http://www.ssb.no/a/english/kortnavn/kommvalgform_en/tab-2011-12-19-13-en.html|title=Members of the local councils|accessdate=2012-11-22|year=2011}}</ref>
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|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|Høyre = 8
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|Fremskrittspartiet = 2
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|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 2
|Høyre = 8
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|Senterpartiet = 3
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|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 2
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|Senterpartiet = 3
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre = 2
|Venstre = 2
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===Mayor===
===Mayor===
The [[mayor]] ''(ordførar)'' of a municipality in Norway is a representative of the majority party of the municipal council who is elected to lead the council. Olve Grotle ([[Høgre]]) was elected mayor for the 2011-2015 term<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Førde Kommune|title=Ordførar|url=http://www.forde.kommune.no|accessdate=6 August 2008|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
The [[mayor]] ''(ordførar)'' of a municipality in Norway is a representative of the majority party of the municipal council who is elected to lead the council. Olve Grotle ([[Høgre]]) was elected mayor for the 2011-2015 term.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Førde Kommune|title=Ordførar|url=http://www.forde.kommune.no|accessdate=6 August 2008|language=Norwegian}}</ref>


==Attractions==
==Geography==
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[[File:Haukedalsvatnet-Norway.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Haukedalsvatnet]]
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[[File:Langelandsvatnet i Førde.JPG|thumb|right|Lake Langeland]]
The municipality of Førde encompasses the valleys that lead away from the inner end of the [[Førdefjorden]]. The municipality of [[Naustdal]] borders Førde to the north, the municipalities of [[Jølster]], [[Sogndal]], and [[Balestrand]] are to the east, [[Gaular]] municipality is to the south, and the municipality of [[Askvoll]] lies to the west. The two largest lakes are [[Holsavatnet]] and [[Haukedalsvatnet]]. The rivers [[Jølstra]] and [[Gaula (Sogn og Fjordane)|Gaula]] are both partially located in Førde municipality. The [[Gaularfjellet]] mountains are located in the east and south of the municipality. The [[glacier]]s [[Grovabreen]] and [[Jostefonn]] are located in the eastern mountainous part of Førde. The westernmost edges of the [[Jostedalsbreen National Park]] are located in the [[Haukedalen]] valley in Førde.


==Attractions==
===Waterfalls===
===Waterfalls===
*'''''Huldefossen''''': Located approximately {{convert|10|km}} from the town of Førde, it is a {{convert|90|m}} tall [[waterfall]] into the peaceful valley below.
*''Huldefossen'': Located approximately {{convert|10|km}} from the town of [[Førde (town)|Førde]], it is a {{convert|90|m}} tall [[waterfall]] into the peaceful valley below.
*'''''Halbrendsfossen''''': located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.<ref name=go />
*''Halbrendsfossen'': located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.<ref name=go />


===The Salmon===
===The Salmon===
The Salmon is a {{convert|65|m}} long stone [[sculpture]] which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river [[Jølstra]], close to the Førdehouse.<ref name=go />
The Salmon is a {{convert|65|m}} long stone [[sculpture]] which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river [[Jølstra]], close to the Førdehuset cultural centre.<ref name=go />


===Førdehuset===
===Førdehuset===
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===National Tourist Road===
===National Tourist Road===
[[File:Riksvei 13, Rørvikfjellet 2.JPG|thumb|right|View of Fv13]]
Riksvei 13 (Rv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day’s city environment. The districts of Holsen and Haukedalen are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.
[[Norwegian County Road 13]] (Fv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day’s city environment. The districts of [[Holsen]] and [[Haukedalen]] are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.


Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating [[stone wall]]s and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the Gaularfjell mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the [[Sognefjord]]. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of [[Western Norway]]’s exceptional scenery.<ref name=go />
Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating [[stone wall]]s and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the [[Gaularfjellet]] mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the [[Sognefjorden]]. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of [[Western Norway]]’s exceptional scenery.<ref name=go />


===Sunnfjord Museum===
===Sunnfjord Museum===
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nrk.no/sfj/leksikon/1121203.html NRK Municipality encyclopedia] {{no icon}}
* [http://www.nrk.no/sfj/leksikon/1121203.html NRK Municipality encyclopedia] {{no icon}}
* [http://www.fordefestival.no Førde Folk Music Festival] {{no icon}}also in English, Deutsch and francais
* [http://www.fordefestival.no Førde Folk Music Festival] {{no icon}} also in English, Deutsch and francais
* [http://www.firda.no Firda (local newspaper)] {{no icon}}
* [http://www.firda.no Firda (local newspaper)] {{no icon}}


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This article is about the municipality in Norway. For other uses, see Førde (disambiguation).
Førde Municipality
Førde kommune
Municipality
Flag of Førde Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Førde Municipality
Coat of arms
Sogn og Fjordane within Norway
Sogn og Fjordane within Norway
Førde within Sogn og Fjordane
Førde within Sogn og Fjordane
LandNorwegen
CountySogn og Fjordane
DistrictSunnfjord
Administrative centreFørde
Regierung
 • Mayor (2011)Olve Grotle (H)
Area
 • Total586.01 km2 (226.26 sq mi)
 • Land553.12 km2 (213.56 sq mi)
 • Water32.89 km2 (12.70 sq mi)
 • Rank#186 in Norway
Population
 (2012)
 • Total12,559
 • Rank#91 in Norway
 • Density22.7/km2 (59/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase +15.2%
DemonymFørdianar[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formNynorsk
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-1432[3]
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

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Førde is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Sunnfjord. The administrative center is the town of Førde which in 2012 had 9,571 inhabitants.[4] Other villages in Førde municipality include Bruland, Holsen, Moskog, and Haukedalen. The Øyrane area in the town of Førde is a large industrial/commercial area for the region. The European Route E39 highway goes through the municipality, and it passes by the lake Holsavatnet.

Førde Airport, Bringeland is the regional airport that is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the town centre and it has flights that connect Oslo and Bergen with Førde. The airport is actually located in neighboring Gaular municipality, just south of the border. The largest hospital in Sogn og Fjordane county, Førde Central Hospital, and the regional offices of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called Firda.

General information

File:Førde map.jpg
Map of Førde municipality
Førde Church

Førde was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The original municipality was identical to the Førde parish (prestegjeld) with the sub-parishes (sokn) of Førde, Holsen, and Naustdal.[5]

On 1 January 1896, the northern sub-parish of Naustdal (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents. On 1 January 1964, the areas of Naustdal south of the Førdefjorden (population: 265) were transferred to Førde municipality.[6]

Name

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the Førde farm (Old Norse Fjǫrðr nominative and Firði dative) since the first Førde Church was built there. The name is identical with the word fjǫrðr which means fjord (referring to the fjord now called Førdefjorden).[7]

Coat-of-arms

The coat-of-arms is from modern times; they were granted on 27 April 1990. It shows three silver plowshares on a red background. They symbolize the three pillars of the local economy: agriculture, horticulture, and development.[8]

Churches

The Church of Norway has two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Førde. It is part of the Sunnfjord deanery in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

Churches in Førde
Parish (Sokn) Church Name Location of the Church Year Built
Førde Førde Church Førde 1885
Holsen og Haukedalen Haukedalen Church Haukedalen 1885
Holsen Church Holsen 1861

Regierung

Former mayor Nils Gjerland

All municipalities in Norway, including Førde, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elect a mayor.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Førde is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to every four years. For 2011–2015, the party breakdown is as follows:[9]

Førde kommunestyre 2011–2015
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:27

Mayor

The mayor (ordførar) of a municipality in Norway is a representative of the majority party of the municipal council who is elected to lead the council. Olve Grotle (Høgre) was elected mayor for the 2011-2015 term.[10]

Geography

Lake Haukedalsvatnet
Lake Langeland

The municipality of Førde encompasses the valleys that lead away from the inner end of the Førdefjorden. The municipality of Naustdal borders Førde to the north, the municipalities of Jølster, Sogndal, and Balestrand are to the east, Gaular municipality is to the south, and the municipality of Askvoll lies to the west. The two largest lakes are Holsavatnet and Haukedalsvatnet. The rivers Jølstra and Gaula are both partially located in Førde municipality. The Gaularfjellet mountains are located in the east and south of the municipality. The glaciers Grovabreen and Jostefonn are located in the eastern mountainous part of Førde. The westernmost edges of the Jostedalsbreen National Park are located in the Haukedalen valley in Førde.

Attractions

Waterfalls

  • Huldefossen: Located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the town of Førde, it is a 90 metres (300 ft) tall waterfall into the peaceful valley below.
  • Halbrendsfossen: located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.[11]

The Salmon

The Salmon is a 65 metres (213 ft) long stone sculpture which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river Jølstra, close to the Førdehuset cultural centre.[11]

Førdehuset

Førdehuset (literal meaning: the Førde house) is a regional cultural centre, a cornerstone for cultural life in Western Norway. The centre is centrally located in the town of Førde, surrounded by a sports complex, amphitheatre, and is next door to the County Gallery. A multitude of cultural activities are gathered together under one roof - small and large attractions/events the whole year round.[11]

National Tourist Road

View of Fv13

Norwegian County Road 13 (Fv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day’s city environment. The districts of Holsen and Haukedalen are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.

Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating stone walls and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the Gaularfjellet mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the Sognefjorden. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of Western Norway’s exceptional scenery.[11]

Sunnfjord Museum

The Sunnfjord Museum is one of four district museums in Sogn og Fjordane County. The main courtyard of the outdoor museum is a cluster of 25 restored antiquarian buildings sited in a cultural landscape representative of the same period. These buildings provide an insight into life and lifestyles in the Sunnfjord districts around the middle of the 19th century. The land tenant’s home is on its original site with the interior as it was at the end of the 19th century. In June, July and August, there are daily guided tours through the old buildings.[11]

Sister cities

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  8. ^ Norske Kommunevåpen (1990). "Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen". Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  9. ^ "Members of the local councils". Statistics Norway. 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  10. ^ "Ordførar" (in Norwegian). Førde Kommune. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Førde Municipality in Norway". GoNorway.no. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
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