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Øystese

Vestland, Norway · Europe

About Øystese

Øystese is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Jondal, 11km from Hardangerfjord.

Øystese is a town located in Vestland, Norway. With a population of 1,634, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Øystese 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 Øystese to your route.

About Øystese

Øystese is a village in Kvam Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located along the Hardangerfjord about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of the municipal centre of Norheimsund. Norwegian County Road 7 passes through the village. The 1.87-square-kilometre (460-acre) village has a population (2025) of 2,259 and a

Read more population density of 1,208 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,130/sq mi). The Øystese Church from 1868 is located in the village center. There is also a primary school and a secondary school located in Øystese.

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Øystese 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 Øystese located?

Øystese is located in Vestland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.3882 latitude, 6.1925 longitude.

What is the population of Øystese?

Øystese has a population of approximately 1,634 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
1,634
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Vestland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.3882, 6.1925

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 Øystese

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Steinsdalsfossen

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

1 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Hardangerfjord

Norway's second-longest fjord, celebrated for its spring fruit blossom season when thousands of apple and cherry trees bloom along its shores.

11 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Hardanger Bridge

One of the world's longest suspension bridges with a 1,310 m main span, leaping across the Eidfjorden arm of the Hardangerfjord and plunging straight into tunnels at both ends.

36 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Tvindefossen

Fan-shaped waterfall tumbling 110 m over mossy ledges right beside the E16 north of Voss: a classic Norwegian road-trip pull-over with parking at its base.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Trolltunga

A dramatic horizontal rock formation jutting out 700 meters above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in the Norwegian fjords.

42 km · about 50 min 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Latefossen

Twin thundering torrents that crash under a six-arch stone bridge right beside the road near Odda.

54 km · about 60 min drive

historic highway

Stalheimskleiva

A breathtakingly steep old hairpin road between two waterfalls in the Naeroy valley near Voss.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Øystese

  • 36 kmHardanger BridgeOne of the world's longest suspension bridges with a 1,310 m main span, leaping across the Eidfjorden arm of the Hardangerfjord and plunging straight into tunnels at both ends.
  • 57 kmStalheimskleivaA breathtakingly steep old hairpin road between two waterfalls in the Naeroy valley near Voss.
  • 73 kmFlåm Railway (Flåmsbana)One of the steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world, descending 863 metres through tunnels and past waterfalls to the Aurlandsfjord.
  • 76 kmHardangervidda Mountain Plateau Road (Rv7)National Tourist Route crossing Europe's largest high mountain plateau between Eidfjord and Geilo, with treeless arctic scenery and wild reindeer herds either side of the road.

When to drive here

May to September

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

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