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Stranda

Møre og Romsdal, Norway · Europe

About Stranda

Stranda works well as a base: 15 minutes from Stordal, 25km from Geirangerfjord.

Stranda is a town located in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. With a population of 2,969, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stranda 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 Stranda to your route.

About Stranda

Stranda is the administrative centre of Stranda Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is located on the western shore of the Storfjorden. The 2.19-square-kilometre (540-acre) village has a population (2024) of 2,571 and a population density of 1,174 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,040/sq

Read more mi). This is the largest urban area in the municipality. The village is the shopping and industry center of the municipality. It lies along Norwegian County Road 60, and there is a ferry connection to the village of Liabygda, across the fjord. The village of Helsem lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Stranda. Stranda Church is located in Stranda. The newspaper Sunnmøringen is published in Stranda.

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What are the best things to do in Stranda?

Stranda 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 Stranda located?

Stranda is located in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 62.3086 latitude, 6.9372 longitude.

What is the population of Stranda?

Stranda has a population of approximately 2,969 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
2,969
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
62.3086, 6.9372

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 Stranda

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Eagle Road Viewpoint

The summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ornesvingen (Eagle Road)

Eleven hairpins climbing from Geiranger to a railing-edge viewpoint over the fjord and Seven Sisters.

24 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Seven Sisters Waterfall

Seven parallel streams free-falling up to 250 m down the sheer wall of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, facing the 'Suitor' falls across the water: best seen from the fjord ferry or Ørnesvingen road.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Geirangerfjord

A UNESCO World Heritage fjord of staggering beauty, its deep blue waters flanked by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and abandoned mountain farms.

25 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Geiranger–Trollstigen National Tourist Route

Norway's most famous tourist route connecting the Geiranger Fjord to Trollstigen through spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.

27 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Ørnesvingen (Eagle Road)

A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Flydalsjuvet Viewpoint

The classic postcard viewpoint overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the village of Geiranger far below.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Dalsnibba (Nibbevegen)

A toll road climbing to 1476m above Geiranger, offering a bird's-eye panoramic view directly down into the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord from a glass-floored platform.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Stranda

  • 23 kmEagle Road ViewpointThe summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.
  • 24 kmOrnesvingen (Eagle Road)Eleven hairpins climbing from Geiranger to a railing-edge viewpoint over the fjord and Seven Sisters.
  • 27 kmGeiranger–Trollstigen National Tourist RouteNorway's most famous tourist route connecting the Geiranger Fjord to Trollstigen through spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.
  • 28 kmØrnesvingen (Eagle Road)A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.
  • 28 kmFlydalsjuvet ViewpointThe classic postcard viewpoint overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the village of Geiranger far below.
  • 34 kmDalsnibba (Nibbevegen)A toll road climbing to 1476m above Geiranger, offering a bird's-eye panoramic view directly down into the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord from a glass-floored platform.

When to drive here

May to September

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

Nearby Destinations

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