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Stryn

Vestland, Norway · Europe

About Stryn

Stryn works well as a base: 25 minutes from Hornindal, 13km from Lovatnet.

Stryn is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 7,207, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stryn 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 Stryn to your route.

About Stryn

Stryn is the administrative centre of Stryn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the shore of a small bay off of the main Nordfjorden. The mouth of the river Stryneelva is in the village. The village sits about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) west of the village of Nedstryn. The

Read more 2.01-square-kilometre (500-acre) village has a population (2024) of 2,712 and a population density of 1,349 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,490/sq mi). It is the largest settlement in the municipality and it is home to the municipal administration, a school, and commercial centre. The village sits at the intersection of Norwegian National Road 15 and Norwegian County Road 60, a major crossroads in the Inner Nordfjord region.

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Where is Stryn located?

Stryn is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 61.9026 latitude, 6.7179 longitude.

What is the population of Stryn?

Stryn has a population of approximately 7,207 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
7,207
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Vestland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
61.9026, 6.7179

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 Stryn

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lovatnet

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Old Strynefjell Road

A beautifully preserved historic mountain road in Norway open only in summer, with original stone walls and bridges from 1894.

20 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 min 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Briksdalsbreen

An arm of the Jostedal glacier spilling toward a turquoise meltwater lake at the end of a green valley.

28 km · about 30 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Flydalsjuvet Viewpoint

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Stryn

  • 20 kmOld Strynefjell RoadA beautifully preserved historic mountain road in Norway open only in summer, with original stone walls and bridges from 1894.
  • 26 kmØrnesvingen (Eagle Road)A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.
  • 28 kmEagle Road ViewpointThe summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.
  • 32 kmFlydalsjuvet ViewpointThe classic postcard viewpoint overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the village of Geiranger far below.
  • 33 kmGeiranger–Trollstigen National Tourist RouteNorway's most famous tourist route connecting the Geiranger Fjord to Trollstigen through spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.
  • 33 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

Other places to explore near Stryn.

Hornindal

🇳🇴 Norway

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Ørsta

🇳🇴 Norway

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Stranda

🇳🇴 Norway

47 km awayPop. 2,969

Stordal

🇳🇴 Norway

55 km away

Sykkylven

🇳🇴 Norway

55 km away

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