Beitstadfjorden
| Beitstadfjorden | |
|---|---|
 View of the fjord | |
  Beitstadfjorden Location of the fjord  Beitstadfjorden Beitstadfjorden (Norway) | |
| Location | Trøndelag county, Norway |
| Coordinates | 63°56′03″N 11°06′28″E / 63.9342°N 11.1079°ECoordinates: 63°56′03″N 11°06′28″E / 63.9342°N 11.1079°E |
| Type | Fjord |
| Primary outflows | Trondheimsfjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 28 kilometres (17 mi) |
| Max. width | 6 to 8 km (3.7 to 5.0 mi) |
Beitstadfjorden is the innermost arm of the Trondheimsfjord in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the municipalities of Steinkjer, Inderøy, and Verran. The fjord has a length of 28 kilometres (17 mi) from southwest to northeast, and a width of about 6 to 8 kilometres (3.7 to 5.0 mi).
The fjord begins at the Skarnsund strait in the south and extends northeast to the city of Steinkjer. On the far western part of the fjord, the Verrasundet extends south to the village of Verrabotn, while in the north the Beitstad strait stretches northward past the villages of Malm, Beitstad, and Vellamelen. In Inderøy, the villages of Kjerknesvågen and Breivika are located along the shoreline. In Verran, Follafoss is located along the north side of the fjord.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2017-12-21). "Beitstadfjorden". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-04-08.