What is "eivindvik"

Eivindvik is the administrative centre of the municipality of Gulen in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland, along the north shore of the Gulafjorden. It is also located about south of the village of Dingja (and the lake Dingevatn), about northwest of the village of Dalsøyra, and about northeast of the village of Byrknes.

Eivindvik is the commercial centre of the municipality as well as the seat of government for the municipality. Gulen Church has been located in Eivindvik for centuries. The village has a population (2013) of 243, giving the village a population density of .

This area has an ancient history, since the Gulating met in this area in the years 900—1300, creating laws which governed most of Western Norway.