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Stunning Vintage Photos of Sunnfjord, Norway From the Early 1900s That Show Small Town Life

Sunnfjord is a wonderful traditional district in Western Norway. It is situated halfway between the major cities of Bergen and Ålesund, bordering the Sognefjord area in the south and Nordjord in the north. It is a beautiful landscape with spectacular waterfalls and beautiful mountains. Every year thousands of tourists visit the area and enjoy kayaking, rafting, hiking, and fishing.

Sunnfjord an area of about 4,476 square kilometers and has a population of about 8% of the population of Vestland county. The area was the site of the largest air battle over Norway during World War II, and a museum is dedicated to the event in Naustdal.

Take a look at these stunning vintage photos by Norwegian photographer Olai Fauske that show the small-town life of Sunnfjord, Norway from the early 20th century.

#1 A group of people gathered outside Bakkeselet mountain hut at Brulandsstølen mountain farm

A group of people gathered outside Bakkeselet mountain hut at Brulandsstølen mountain farm

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#2 A group of people gathered outside Steinaselet mountain hut at Halbrendsstølen monutain farm

A group of people gathered outside Steinaselet mountain hut at Halbrendsstølen monutain farm

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#3 A halibut was caught close to Bjønnaholmen in the fjord Førdefjorden

A halibut was caught close to Bjønnaholmen in the fjord Førdefjorden

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#4 A game of croquetAdd caption

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#5 A man and a horse portrayed at Teigen in Førde.

A man and a horse portrayed at Teigen in Førde.

The house in the background is Kristian Ulltang's kome "Nøysomhet" (moderation). Photographer Olai Fauske was UIltangs neighbor

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#6 A small family outside their home

A small family outside their home

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#7 A family gathered around a coffin at the church yard

A family gathered around a coffin at the church yard

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#8 Andreas Andersson Holsen (b. 1862) and Severine Kristiansdotter Holsen (b. 1854) photographed on the occation of the wedding of their son Kristoffer Nikolas A. Holsen

Andreas Andersson Holsen (b. 1862) and Severine Kristiansdotter Holsen (b. 1854) photographed on the occation of the wedding of their son Kristoffer Nikolas A. Holsen

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#9 Boy skiing at Halbrendsbrua bridge

Boy skiing at Halbrendsbrua bridge

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#10 Bride and groom and their wedding guests

Bride and groom and their wedding guests

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#11 Cattle at Bekkjavatnet lake, Førde

Cattle at Bekkjavatnet lake, Førde

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#12 Celebrations

Celebrations

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#13 Cyclists outside Kristian Ulltang’s house “Nøysomhet” (moderation) at Teigen in Førde

Cyclists outside Kristian Ulltang's house "Nøysomhet" (moderation) at Teigen in Førde

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#14 A Family portrait. The grandmother is wearing traditional clothing from the Sunnfjord region, including a “høgehue” (cap)

A Family portrait. The grandmother is wearing traditional clothing from the Sunnfjord region, including a "høgehue" (cap)

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#15 Fauske in Ervika, Førde

Fauske in Ervika, Førde

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#16 Five people in a rowing boat downstream on the river Jølstra from Hafstad Hotel in Førde

Five people in a rowing boat downstream on the river Jølstra from Hafstad Hotel in Førde

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#17 Funeral procession photographed at Teigen, Førde municipality. The deceased is a woman.

Funeral procession photographed at Teigen, Førde municipality. The deceased is a woman.

The text on the wreath of flowers reads "Farvel kjære mor" (Goodbye dear mother)

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#18 Group portrait from Fauske’s studio in Førde

Group portrait from Fauske's studio in Førde

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#19 Group portrait of three men and three women.

Group portrait of three men and three women.

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#20 Harvesting at Øyrane in Førde municipality.

Harvesting at Øyrane in Førde municipality.

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#21 Holmedal in Askvoll municipality. On the right are several boat houses and Holmedal church.

Holmedal in Askvoll municipality. On the right are several boat houses and Holmedal church.

The butter factory "Flora" can be seen in the far left

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#22 Hunters and their catch

Hunters and their catch

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#23 Kleivane, Ytre Hafstad, in Førde municipality

Kleivane, Ytre Hafstad, in Førde municipality

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#24 Living room interior

Living room interior

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#25 Man and bull at a cattle show

Man and bull at a cattle show

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#26 Man and goat

Man and goat

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#27 Man with horse and carriage.

Man with horse and carriage.

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#28 Mand and horse at Bruland. The mountain in the background is Førdsnipa

Mand and horse at Bruland. The mountain in the background is Førdsnipa

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#29 Marksman.

Marksman.

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#30 Ole Martinus and Bergitte Solheim with their children Johanes, Oliver, Gunhild and Marie

Ole Martinus and Bergitte Solheim with their children Johanes, Oliver, Gunhild and Marie

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#31 Portrait of a couple

Portrait of a couple

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#32 Portrait of a knitting woman

Portrait of a knitting woman

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#33 Ragnvald Halbrend and Hermann Grimeland skiing

Ragnvald Halbrend and Hermann Grimeland skiing

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#34 Stevnebø farm in Gulen municipality

Stevnebø farm in Gulen municipality

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#35 Taking a stroll, Teigen, Førde

Taking a stroll, Teigen, Førde

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#36 Teigen, Førde. The large white building in the background is Hafstad Hotel

Teigen, Førde. The large white building in the background is Hafstad Hotel

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#37 The bailiff’s farm, Bruland. Ludvig August Kjær and Magdalene Beyer posing with their catch of the day

The bailiff's farm, Bruland. Ludvig August Kjær and Magdalene Beyer posing with their catch of the day

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#38 The centre of Naustdal village

The centre of Naustdal village

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#39 The farm Farsund

The farm Farsund

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#40 The Fossen family photographed at their farm Fossen, farm number 19 in the municipality of Førde

The Fossen family photographed at their farm Fossen, farm number 19 in the municipality of Førde

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#41 The Hafstad family

The Hafstad family

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#42 The school class seems to boys only. Maps of Norway and Scandinavia are hanging on the wall behind the teacher

The school class seems to boys only. Maps of Norway and Scandinavia are hanging on the wall behind the teacher

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#43 The Svardal family, Flora

The Svardal family, Flora

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#44 The Ullaland family at Urbø farm in Naustdal municipality.

The Ullaland family at Urbø farm in Naustdal municipality.

Seated in front are Nikolai Andersen Ullaland and his wife Kristianna Simonsdotter Ullaland. Standing behind them are two of their daughters

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#45 The Vie family

The Vie family

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#46 The wedding of Kristoffer Nikolas A. Holsen and Anna Øksenberg

The wedding of Kristoffer Nikolas A. Holsen and Anna Øksenberg

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#47 Three men photographed in the street outside photographer Olai Fauske’s home and studio in Førde

Three men photographed in the street outside photographer Olai Fauske's home and studio in Førde

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#48 To the left is Kristian Ulltang’s house “Nøysomhet” (Moderation) and photographer Fauske’s home and studio

To the left is Kristian Ulltang's house "Nøysomhet" (Moderation) and photographer Fauske's home and studio

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#49 Trengereid, a small village in the eastern part of Bergen municipality.

Trengereid, a small village in the eastern part of Bergen municipality.

The Vossebanen railway line goes through the village. The image shows the railway line, railway station, and houses in Trengereid

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#50 Two men traveling alongside Jølstravatnet lake.

Two men traveling alongside Jølstravatnet lake.

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#51 View of Ålhus, Jølster. The vicarage and church in front, and the Hegrenes farms in the background.

View of Ålhus, Jølster. The vicarage and church in front, and the Hegrenes farms in the background.

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#52 Wedding in Støfringsdalen valley, Jølster municipality, 1919. The bride is Anna (b. Støfringsdal) and Johannes L. Fossheim. The couple took up residence at Fossheim farm

Wedding in Støfringsdalen valley, Jølster municipality, 1919. The bride is Anna (b. Støfringsdal) and Johannes L. Fossheim. The couple took up residence at Fossheim farm

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#53 Wedding portrait of Anna (b. Støfringsdal) and Johannes L. Fossheim

Wedding portrait of Anna (b. Støfringsdal) and Johannes L. Fossheim

The bride is Anna (b. Støfringsdal) and Johannes L. Fossheim. The couple took up residence at Fossheim farm

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#54 Women and children

Women and children

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#55 Wedding at Ervika

Wedding at Ervika

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