Nordland, Norway · Europe
Sortland sits on the route: 30 minutes from Stokmarknes.
Sortland is a town located in Nordland, Norway. With a population of 10,468, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sortland 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 Sortland to your route.
Sortland (Norwegian) or Suortá (Northern Sami) is a town and the administrative centre of Sortland Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is located on the east coast of the island of Langøya, along the Sortlandsundet strait. In 1997, the municipality decided to declare "town status" for the urban area ofRead more
Sortland. Sortland is the largest town and commercial centre in the whole Vesterålen region and is often referred to as "the blue town by the strait" (den blå byen ved sundet) since many of the buildings are painted blue.
The 3.79-square-kilometre (940-acre) town has a population (2023) of 5,609 and a population density of 1,480 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,800/sq mi).
The Norwegian National Road 85 highway begins at Sortland and crosses the Sortland Bridge to connect the town to the nearby European route E10 highway on the neighboring island of Hinnøya.
The town has a regional high school, a cultural centre, library, cinema, Sortland Museum, and Sortland Church. The town is also a regular stop of the Hurtigruten boats.
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Sortland is located in Nordland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.6957 latitude, 15.4050 longitude.
Sortland has a population of approximately 10,468 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
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Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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