natural wonder
Briksdalsbreen
An arm of the Jostedal glacier spilling toward a turquoise meltwater lake at the end of a green valley.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Vestland, Norway · Europe
Sandane sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nordfjordeid, 37km from Briksdalsbreen.
Sandane is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 2,447, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sandane 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 Sandane to your route.
Sandane is the administrative centre of Gloppen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located at the end of the Gloppefjorden, along the European route E39 highway. Sandane is 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the village of Nordfjordeid and about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the village of Byrkjelo. SandaneRead more
Airport, Anda is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of Sandane along highway E39. Sandane has several suburban areas that surround the nearby fjord such as Sørstranda to the west and Vereide to the northwest.
The 2.44-square-kilometre (600-acre) village has a population (2024) of 2,584 and a population density of 1,059 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,740/sq mi). The Firda Upper Secondary School and Sandane Church are both located in Sandane. Sandane is located close to the lake Breimsvatn, the Myklebustbreen glacier, and Jostedalsbreen National Park.
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Sandane is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 61.7728 latitude, 6.2150 longitude.
Sandane has a population of approximately 2,447 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Full driving guide for Norway8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
An arm of the Jostedal glacier spilling toward a turquoise meltwater lake at the end of a green valley.
37 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Glacier-fed lake near Loen whose water is an almost unreal turquoise-green, ringed by 1,800 m peaks. A narrow road runs the length of the shore to the Kjenndalen glacier valley at its head.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
A National Tourist Route of hairpins and waterfall viewpoints linking the Sognefjord and Forde.
48 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
A beautifully preserved historic mountain road in Norway open only in summer, with original stone walls and bridges from 1894.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A photogenic blue glacier tongue of Jostedalsbreen reached across a glacier lake by small boat.
54 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.
57 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO World Heritage fjord of staggering beauty, its deep blue waters flanked by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and abandoned mountain farms.
59 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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