| Country | Norway |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Midhordland |
| Municipality | Austevoll Municipality |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Area total | 0.9 km² |
| Population as of | 2025 |
| Population total | 594 |
| Population density | 660 km² |
| Post Code | 5397 Bekkjarvik |
| Coordinates | 60.00834°N 5.20135°E |
| Elevation | 3 m |
Bekkjarvik[1] is a village in Austevoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the northeastern coast of the island of Selbjørn.
The 0.9-square kilometre (220-acre) village has a population (2025) of 594 and a population density of 660 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700 /sq mi).[2]
The village is an old trading post, with an inn that has been in operation since the 17th century. There was also a barrel factory. Today, the inn is still in operation and most of the economy centers around the seasonal fishing industry. Bekkjarvik Church has been located in this village since 1895. The Selbjørn Bridge runs from Bekkjarvik across a small strait to the nearby island of Huftarøy.[3]
Notable people
- Ørjan Johannessen, the winner of Bocuse d’Or[4]
References
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn" (in Norwegian). Norgeskart. Kartverket. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (2025-10-27). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality"
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- ^ Dannevig Kristiansen, Bendik (2016-01-02). "Kokken & havet: Reker" (in Norwegian). Dagens Næringsliv. Archived from the original on 2017-03-01.