Borgund fjord fishing ground

The most important product for Borgund was dried fish. Every year a huge number of cod came into Borgundfjord in order to spawn in the fjord. This is how it has been since the beginning of time and it is one of the main reasons that people settled here. During Medieval times the cod were caught, dried on slabs and sent by boat to Bergen. From Bergen they were exported further to England, Germany and other European countries. During the Middle Ages large quantities of dried fish were produced for export. In Europe there were strict rules that forbade people to eat meat for a large part of the year. Therefore, the Norwegian fish were a welcome supplement to the diet. But fishing in Borgund fjord is not just something that happened in bygone times. Without fail, the cod still come into the fjord every year from the end of February. Both amateur fishermen and career fishermen partake in catching them and many companies take visitors out to experience this adventure.