Bekkjarvik

Bekkjarvik^[3] is a village in Austevoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the northeastern coast of the island of Selbjørn.

CountryNorway

Elevation

^[2]

3 m (9.8 ft)

Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

Post Code

5397 Bekkjarvik

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Bekkjarvik
Village
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Coordinates: 60.00834°N 5.20135°E / 60.00834; 5.20135
Country	Norway
Region	Western Norway
County	Vestland
District	Midhordland
Municipality	Austevoll Municipality
Area [1]
• Total	0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	3 m (9.8 ft)
Population  (2025)[1]
• Total	594
• Density	660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code	5397 Bekkjarvik

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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).^[1]

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.^[4]