Søvik, Vestland
Søvik | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 60°12′44″N 05°23′05″E / 60.21222°N 5.38472°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Midhordland |
| Municipality | Bjørnafjorden |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 1,622 |
| • Density | 1,319/km2 (3,420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5215 Lysekloster |
Søvik is a village in the municipality of Bjørnafjorden in Vestland county, Norway. The village lies at the eastern end of the Lysefjorden, a short distance south of the city of Bergen. The area is notable for the ancient ruins of the Lyse Abbey, located on the northeast side of the village. The Lyshornet mountain lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the village.