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Dale

Vestland, Norway · Europe

About Dale

Dale sits on the route: 20 minutes from Lonevåg, 41km from Hardangerfjord.

Dale is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 1,193, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dale sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dale to your route.

About Dale

Dale (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈdɑːɫə]) or Dalekvam is the administrative centre of Vaksdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village lies at the western end of the Bergsdalen valley, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the village of Stanghelle on the shore of the Veafjorden. The village lies along

Read more the European route E16, the Bergen Line (and Dale Station), and the river Daleelva. The 0.71-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2025) of 1,159 and a population density of 1,632 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,230/sq mi). The small village of Dalegarden at the southern end of Dale is included in the "urban area" of Dale. Dale Church is located in the village. The village is also the site of the international Dale of Norway company which manufactures wool sweaters and outdoor jackets. There is also a textile mill and other small industries. The newspaper VaksdalPosten has been published in Dale since 1987.

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What are the best things to do in Dale?

Dale offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dale located?

Dale is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.5864 latitude, 5.8189 longitude.

What is the population of Dale?

Dale has a population of approximately 1,193 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
1,193
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Vestland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.5864, 5.8189

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Dale

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Steinsdalsfossen

A roadside waterfall you can walk behind on a footpath tucked under the cascade near Norheimsund.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Bryggen, Bergen

The colourful UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf in Bergen, a row of iconic wooden buildings dating to the 14th century along the harbour.

34 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Tvindefossen

Fan-shaped waterfall tumbling 110 m over mossy ledges right beside the E16 north of Voss: a classic Norwegian road-trip pull-over with parking at its base.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Hardangerfjord

Norway's second-longest fjord, celebrated for its spring fruit blossom season when thousands of apple and cherry trees bloom along its shores.

41 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Stalheimskleiva

A breathtakingly steep old hairpin road between two waterfalls in the Naeroy valley near Voss.

56 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Hardanger Bridge

One of the world's longest suspension bridges with a 1,310 m main span, leaping across the Eidfjorden arm of the Hardangerfjord and plunging straight into tunnels at both ends.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Dale

  • 56 kmStalheimskleivaA breathtakingly steep old hairpin road between two waterfalls in the Naeroy valley near Voss.
  • 56 kmHardanger BridgeOne of the world's longest suspension bridges with a 1,310 m main span, leaping across the Eidfjorden arm of the Hardangerfjord and plunging straight into tunnels at both ends.
  • 77 kmFlåm Railway (Flåmsbana)One of the steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world, descending 863 metres through tunnels and past waterfalls to the Aurlandsfjord.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dale.

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Mo

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Indre Arna

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27 km awayPop. 6,536

Hylkje

🇳🇴 Norway

27 km awayPop. 2,277

Knarvik

🇳🇴 Norway

30 km awayPop. 5,875

Espeland

🇳🇴 Norway

30 km awayPop. 1,793

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