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Steinhovden

Steinhovden

Steinhovden is a village with 119 inhabitants in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located along the , about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of the village of Nyttingnes and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the village of Eikefjord.

The village area is divided into 6 farm areas: Seljeset, Høyvik, Holmesund, Steinhovden, Steinvik and Hopen. The chairman of the area is now trying to get a windmill park built to produce electrical energy for the community. The nearby Skårafjæra area is a popular place for tourists. During the fall hunting season, hunters may go after deer, seal, and whales in the area.