Søvik, Vestland

Søvik
Village
Søvik
Location of the village
Søvik
Søvik (Norway)
Coordinates: 60°12′44″N 05°23′05″E / 60.21222°N 5.38472°E / 60.21222; 5.38472
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictMidhordland
MunicipalityBjørnafjorden
Area
  Total
1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2019)
  Total
1,622
  Density1,319/km2 (3,420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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.