The village lies near the southern end of the Hyefjorden near the mouths of the rivers Åelva and Hopelva.

Hyen Church is located in Straume, serving the whole western part of Gloppen municipality.

Continuing on from Eikefjord, one can reach the towns of Førde and Florø which are both located along Norwegian National Road 5.

Brødrene Aa develops and produces products in reinforced plastics like: protective guards, train fronts and express boats.

[3] The company is a world leader in the construction of fast ferries made of carbon fibre composites.