Straumsnes, Fauske

Straumsnes[3] or Valnesfjord[4] is a village in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway.

The town of Fauske lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the east and the town of Bodø 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the west.

The village sits just inland of Skjerstad Fjord, along the southern shore of the lake Valnesfjordvatnet.

[1] Valnesfjord Church is located on the southern side of the village area.

The white, wooden structure from 1905 is the church for the Valnesfjord parish.