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Espeland

Vestland, Norway · Europe

About Espeland

Espeland is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Indre Arna, 47km from Hardangerfjord.

Espeland is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 1,793, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Espeland 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 Espeland to your route.

About Espeland

Espeland is a village in the borough of Arna in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. Espeland is located north of Lake Haukeland (Norwegian: Haukelandsvatnet) and Mount Livarden. The village of Indre Arna lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the north. The 1.69-square-kilometre (420-acre) village has a

Read more population (2025) of 2,638 and a population density of 1,571 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,070/sq mi). Espeland was the site of the Espeland concentration camp (Norwegian: Espeland fangeleir) built under the direction of German occupation forces between 1942 and 1943.

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What are the best things to do in Espeland?

Espeland 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 Espeland located?

Espeland is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.3825 latitude, 5.4657 longitude.

What is the population of Espeland?

Espeland has a population of approximately 1,793 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
1,793
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Vestland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.3825, 5.4657

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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EuropeNorwayVestlandTown

Worth the detour from Espeland

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Steinsdalsfossen

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

41 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Espeland

  • 75 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.

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 Espeland.

Indre Arna

🇳🇴 Norway

4 km awayPop. 6,536

Bergen

🇳🇴 Norway

8 km awayPop. 294,029

Ytre Arna

🇳🇴 Norway

9 km awayPop. 2,626

Nesttun

🇳🇴 Norway

9 km awayPop. 35,638

Ytrebygda

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 24,044

Sandsli

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 1,070

Kleppestø

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km away

Hylkje

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 2,277

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