Søre Mortevika

Location and Regional Overview

Søre Mortevika is a designated commercial and industrial area located in the municipality of Solund, Vestland county, on the west coast of Norway. The site is positioned at the entrance to the Ytre Steinsund shipping route, providing direct access to Sognefjorden, the largest fjord in Norway and a key maritime corridor.

The area is approximately 10 km from Hardbakke, the municipal centre of Solund, and offers efficient access to major maritime transport routes connecting western Norway with Northern Europe.

Suitable Use

Søre Mortevika is suitable for capital-intensive and operational projects within the coastal and marine economy, including:

  • Marine and port logistics
  • Shipping operations, vessel service, and maintenance
  • Aquaculture and seafood processing
  • Industrial and warehousing facilities
  • RORO operations and project cargo logistics
  • Green and sustainable marine technologies

The area supports both permanent operational bases and long-term investment projects.

Key Investment Advantages

Strategic maritime location
Direct access to established shipping routes along the western Norwegian coast.

Ready for immediate development
Utilities and core infrastructure are already in place, reducing time to market.

Clear zoning and municipal support
The site is officially allocated for commercial and industrial use.

Aligned with national investment priorities
Marine industries, logistics, and sustainable development are core focus areas in Norway.

Scalable development potential
Low congestion, limited competition, and flexibility to develop investor-specific solutions.

Specifications

Søre Mortevika is a fully prepared industrial site with strong maritime functionality:

  • Total area: approximately 26 decares (≈26,000 m²), with 12 decares already levelled and ready for development
  • Quay: newly built concrete quay, 20 metres in length
  • Water depth at quay: up to 6 metres, suitable for large cargo and industrial vessels without additional dredging

Infrastructure:

  • Power supply up to 500 kVA
  • Water and sewage connections
  • Fibre-optic internet

Access: sea and land access, with connection to a new county road (fylkesvei) planned for completion in 2026

These characteristics allow projects to be launched with minimal upfront engineering costs and short implementation timelines.