The island of Stord consists of two municipalities, Stord and Fitjar.
A extensive tunnel and bridge system, Trekantsambandet, connected Stord to the mainland and to Bømlo on April 30 2001. The main underwater tunnel is 7860 m long, and reaches 260 m under sea level. The bridge to Stord is 1077 m long, the tower reaching 97 m above sea level.