Julsundet

Julsundet^[1] is a 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) long strait connecting the Norwegian Sea to the Romsdalsfjorden. The strait is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the town of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The strait runs through Aukra Municipality, Hustadvika Municipality, and Molde Municipality. The strait flows north–south from the village of Bud (in Hustadvika Municipality) to Julneset (in Molde Municipality). It flows between the Romsdal Peninsula (on the east side) and the islands of Otrøya and Gossa (on the west side). The Frænfjorden empties into the Julsundet strait at the small island of Vågøya.^[2]

Julsundet
View of the strait
Interactive map of the fjord
Location	Møre og Romsdal county, Norway
Coordinates	62.7417°N 06.9476°E / 62.7417; 06.9476
Type	Strait
Basin countries	Norway
Max. length	15 kilometres (9.3 mi)
Max. width	2 to 3 km (1.2 to 1.9 mi)
Max. depth	500 metres (1,600 ft)

The strait is up to 500 metres (1,600 ft) deep and it is 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) wide. It has a significant tidal current and is exposed to strong northerly winds. Julsundet was heavily fortified by the Germans during World War II.

The mainland part of Aukra Municipality is also often referred to as Julsundet.