Eimhjellen

Eimhjellen is a village in Gloppen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the Hyen area about 17 km south of Straume. The village lies on the eastern shore of the large lake Eimhjellevatnet. The villages of Hjorteset and Solheim lie about 4 to 5 km to the west (across the lake).

Eimhjellen has a population of around 40 people living on 12 farms. It is an active agricultural environment with cows, sheep, and pigs. There are forests that surround the village and there is a sawmill, planing mill, and carpentry workshop. Many of the residents work outside of the village in addition to working on their farms. People of all ages live in Eimhjellen, from young children to those over 80 years old. The annual rainfall is 2760 mm.