Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Sandane

Sandane is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 2,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 waterfalls. The must-see places are Nordfjord Folkemuseum (1 km), Breimsvatnet (15 km) and Gjegnalundsbreen (23 km).

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Sandane, Vestland
Sandane, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sandane at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 2,149
Coordinates
61.7728° N, 6.2150° E
Places within 50 km
92 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Sandane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sandane: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sandane

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Haugsvarden (6 km); the best-known is Gjegnalundsbreen (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sandane

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Yksnøya (67 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Yksnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Eika · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Gurskøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Silda · river spot · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Haugsholmen · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Husevågøy · river spot · Vestland · ~78 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sandane

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Langedalsvatnet (7 km); the best-known is Breimsvatnet (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Sandane

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Evebøfossen (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Sandane

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Gloppefjorden (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sandane

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sandane. The closest is Bukta Fuglefredingsområde (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sandane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sandane
  2. 1 km Telefon · heritage site, Vestland
  3. 1 km Nordfjord Folkemuseum · museum, Vestland
  4. 1 km Sandane Kyrkje · church, Vestland
  5. 15 km Breimsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  6. 15 km Evebøfossen · waterfall, Vestland
  7. 1 km Back to Sandane

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    Within 15 km of Sandane

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sandane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2673Haugsvarden (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves038Yksnøya (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1428Langedalsvatnet (7 km)
    Waterfalls2125Evebøfossen (1 km)
    Beaches & coast815Gloppefjorden (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Bukta Fuglefredingsområde (2 km)
    Churches99Sandane Kyrkje (1 km)
    Museums28Nordfjord Folkemuseum (1 km)
    Other attractions04Hendanes Lighthouse (82 km)
    Forts & heritage33Telefon (1 km)

    Sandane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sandane?

    Nordfjord Folkemuseum (museum, about 1 km), Breimsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Sandane Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Telefon (heritage site, about 1 km), Evebøfossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Bukta Fuglefredingsområde (nature spot, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sandane?

    92 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 waterfalls, 8 beaches & coast, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sandane?

    Haugsvarden, about 6 km by road; Svinestranda (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sandane?

    Yksnøya, about 67 km by road; Eika (68 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sandane?

    Langedalsvatnet, about 7 km by road; Måsevatnet (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sandane?

    Start in Sandane, visit Telefon, then Nordfjord Folkemuseum, then Sandane Kyrkje, then Breimsvatnet, then Evebøfossen, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sandane?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Sandane

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sandane’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sandane on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.