Kalv�g is on the coast along the Fr�ysj�en, the southern entrance to the
Nordfjord. Kalv�g has a population (2009) of 351. The village of Kalv�g
was the administrative centre of Bremanger until 1964 when the
municipality was enlarged and the administration was moved east to
Svelgen.
Today the village of Kalv�g has a unique collection of old
waterfront buildings, reputed to be the largest and best-kept waterfront
environment in the county. Many of the old wharf buildings have been
restored and converted to provide accommodation. The harbor is very
good, with spacious public quays. Fr�ya Church is located about 1.5
kilometres (0.93 mi) northeast of the center of Kalv�g. Throughout the
municipality of Bremanger, there are tourist destinations such as
Grotlesanden, the Hornelen cliff, rock carvings at Vingen, and the old
trading stations of Rugsund and Sm�rhavn.
The first part of the name
Kalv�g (previously spelled Kalvaag) comes from the verb kala which means
"to make cold" or "to freeze". The second element is the genitive case
of the Old Norse v�gr which means "bay", therefore the name could be
explained as a bay which often freezes in winter
