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Straume

Vestland, Norway · Europe

About Straume

Straume is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Knappskog, 60km from Steinsdalsfossen.

Straume is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Straume 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 Straume to your route.

About Straume

Straume is the administrative center of Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the western part of the island of Litlesotra, just south of the village of Foldnes and southwest of the village of Knarrvika. Straume is the centre of government for the municipality as well as the

Read more centre of commerce for the municipality. The large Sartor Senter, a regional shopping center is located in Straume. A bridge on Norwegian National Road 555 connects Straume to the island of Bildøyna, immediately to the west. This bridge is the only road connection from the mainland to Øygarden Municipality. Statistics Norway groups Straume and the neighboring Knarrevik together as one large urban area for statistical purposes. The 7.86-square-kilometre (1,940-acre) urban area of Knarrevik/Straume has a population (2025) of 12,971 and a population density of 1,650 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,300/sq mi).

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Where is Straume located?

Straume is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.3613 latitude, 5.1220 longitude.

What is the population of Straume?

Straume has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Vestland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.3613, 5.1220

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 Straume

2 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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Steinsdalsfossen

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

60 km · about 70 min drive

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 Straume.

Knappskog

🇳🇴 Norway

4 km awayPop. 1,640

Ågotnes

🇳🇴 Norway

7 km awayPop. 3,821

Kleppestø

🇳🇴 Norway

8 km away

Ytrebygda

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km awayPop. 24,044

Sandsli

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km awayPop. 1,070

Bergen

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km awayPop. 294,029

Nesttun

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km awayPop. 35,638

Frekhaug

🇳🇴 Norway

18 km awayPop. 1,610

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