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Strand

Rogaland, Norway · Europe

About Strand

Strand works well as a base: 15 minutes from Jørpeland, 16km from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).

Strand is a town located in Rogaland, Norway. With a population of 13,474, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Strand 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 Strand to your route.

About Strand

Strand Church (Norwegian: Strand kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Strand Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tau. It is the church for the Strand parish which is part of the Ryfylke prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Stavanger. The white, wooden church was built

Read more in a long church design in 1874 using designs by the architect Fritz von der Lippe. The church seats about 284 people.

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What are the best things to do in Strand?

Strand 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 Strand located?

Strand is located in Rogaland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.0500 latitude, 5.9333 longitude.

What is the population of Strand?

Strand has a population of approximately 13,474 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
13,474
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Rogaland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.0500, 5.9333

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 Strand

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Ryfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)

The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger)

Northern Europe's best-preserved wooden house settlement, a charming cluster of 173 white-painted 18th-century houses near the harbour.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

A flat-topped cliff rising 604 meters above Lysefjorden, one of Norway's most iconic and thrilling viewpoints.

16 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lysefjord

A 42km sheer-walled fjord framed by Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, threaded by a serpentine fjord-side road.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kjeragbolten

A boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Lysebotn Road (Lysevegen)

A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.

41 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Lysevegen

A dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.

43 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Jæren National Tourist Route

Flat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Strand

  • Right hereRyfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.
  • 37 kmKjeragboltenA boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.
  • 41 kmLysebotn Road (Lysevegen)A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.
  • 43 kmLysevegenA dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.
  • 43 kmJæren National Tourist RouteFlat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.

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 Strand.

Tau

🇳🇴 Norway

2 km awayPop. 3,212

Jørpeland

🇳🇴 Norway

7 km away

Judaberg

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km awayPop. 560

Stavanger

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km awayPop. 148,682

Hommersåk

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 5,692

Randaberg

🇳🇴 Norway

19 km away

Sola

🇳🇴 Norway

24 km awayPop. 29,541

Tananger

🇳🇴 Norway

24 km awayPop. 6,377

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