Granvin
Norway · VestlandNO
Former municipality in Hordaland, Norway
Granvin is a former municipality in the old Hordaland county, Norway. The 211.29-square-kilometre (81.58 sq mi) municipality existed from 1891 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Voss Municipality in the traditional district of Hardanger in Vestland county. The administrative centre was the village of Eide, which was also known as "Granvin". About half of the residents of the municipality lived in the municipal centre. The rest lived in the rural valley areas surrounding the Granvin Fjord or the lake Granvinsvatnet in the central part of the municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 920
- Coordinates
- 60.524, 6.719
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Granvin
Set in Vestland, Norway, Granvin is a village. Records put its population near 920. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Granvin
Nature in Granvin
(1)Nature lovers get Geological Formations. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Granvin. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Vestland plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Oslo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Granvin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Granvin known for?
- Travellers associate Granvin with nature. It sits in Vestland, Norway and counts about 920 residents.
- What can you do in Granvin?
- Granvin is tagged with Geological Formations, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Granvin located?
- Granvin belongs to Vestland, Norway, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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