Geography
Sauda is located at the end of a fjord, with very mountainous terrain, with mountains like Skaulen (1,560 metres / 5,120 feet), and Kyrkjenuten (1,620 metres / 5,310 feet) in proximity. The town is located only about 2 hours by boat from Stavanger, 3 hours from Bergen, and 5 hours from Oslo. It is also one of the biggest ski resorts on the west coast of Norway. The town of Sauda is located on flat land, a delta created by the rivers that empty into the fjord just outside the town centre.
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