Naustdal was situated between the towns of Førde and Florø, along the Norwegian National Road 5 highway.

[5][6] Naustdal was a farming community with diversity and cultural activities ranging from annual art exhibitions at Vevring to fairs, music, and dancing.

Naustdal offers rich opportunities for outdoor life such as fishing on the fjord from hired boats.

A recreational area and marina have recently been laid out near the center of Naustdal.

The parts of Naustdal that were located south of the Førdefjorden (population: 265) were transferred to the municipality of Førde.

The official blazon is "Argent, a chief dancetty azure" (Norwegian: På sølv grunn blått skjoldhovud laga med breitt tannsnitt).

Below the line, the field has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Naustdal was made up of 21 representatives that were elected to four year terms.

The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows: The mayors (Nynorsk: ordførar) of Naustdal:[31] Naustdal is located on the north shore of the Førdefjorden, stretching from the mouth of the fjord to the east, almost reaching to the end of the fjord.

The main types of fish caught in the area include cod, saithe, mackerel, herring, salmon, and sea trout, although every type of fish commonly found in Norwegian waters can be caught here.

The Russenes recreational area near the sound at Ålesundet is an excellent place for fishing from land, offering a one-mile shoreline.

Nausta was in 2005 ranked best in Sogn og Fjordane and number 19 nationally with a total catch of 4,698 kilograms (10,357 lb).

The large mountain area in the eastern part of Naustdal offers a wealth of scenery.

"Longvasshytta", a self-catering cabin for hikers, can be reached after a 6-hour hike from the nearest road.

Along the paths, you will find information posters about cultural history, flora, and fauna.

The museum covers the air battle between German and British aircraft over Sunnfjord on 9 February 1945, also known at the Black Friday.

It has a rich collection of splendid model airplanes from the navigator Bernard Nicholl, who participated in the battles.