The district of Vik is situated on the southern side of Sognefjorden, the longest fjord in the world. Many roads lead to Vik, classified road 13 over Vikafjellet from Bergen and Oslo. The ferry connection Vangsnes - Hella - Dragsvik takes you over Sognefjorden, and the express boat to and from Bergen, twice a day during the summer.
In 2002, Vik district had approximately 2,900 inhabitants. Vik district has a varied economic life, which consists of industry, agriculture and tourism. The district is made up of 5 regions: Arnafjord, Vik (the central area), Vangsnes, Feios and Fresvik - mentioned from west to east along the fjord. Today, all these places have public services such as a school, nursery school, library and community hall. You also find a general store in every region. Today, the district also has 5 churches in active use. In addition to these 5, Vik has two Middle Age churches.
From the late 1960s until 1990 agriculture in Vik was revolutionized. New land was cultivated and new farm buildings were built. When the last power project was finished, a great effort was made to establish new employment in Vik. The effort resulted in success, and Vik Verk opened in 1968. The company produced crash barriers, signposts, snow shields, and other aluminium products. About 220 persons were employed. Since then, the company has been split into several minor companies, and the total employment is a lot less today.
Vik forms part of the southern border of Sogn og Fjordane county. Vik is located on the southern shores of the Sognefjord.
The Ski Festival is arranged at Vikafjellet (Vik Mountain) at the end of May. There are competitions in: ski jumping, slalom skiing, cross-country skiing, and Telemark skiing. Public parties and cultural arrangements are organized in connection with the ski festival.
Situated on the Sognfjord the municipality of Vik is known for its mild climate and great scenery. Take a hike on Vikafjellet and you could see such species as Eurasian Golden Plover or in good rodent years, maybe a Rough-legged Buzzard. The woodlands hold the usual passerines depending if it is coniferous or deciduous. Along the fjords Red-breasted Merganser can be seen all year round while the call of the Eurasian Oystercatcher can only be heard from spring through early autumn.
