Sandane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lakeside town with mountains in the background, houses, and autumn foliage.
A lakeside village with wooden buildings, a red barn, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, houses, and greenery.
A wooden interior with a triangular ceiling, a ladder, and a bench.

Magnificent scenery and local history, the perfect starting point for a wonderful holiday in Norway.

Visit Sandane to experience the magnificent scenery when out at sea or atop one of the nearby glaciers. You can also learn about how life has changed for people on the coast over the last millennia. Sandane is also the perfect place to go hiking or for a bike ride and experiencing the breath-taking views of the Norwegian countryside.

Sandane is the furthest inland village on the Gloppenfjorden fjord and it has a population of around 2,280 people. The area is great for those looking for a spot of retail therapy, with the Sandane senter being the area’s main shopping centre. Owing to Sandane’s location, the area offers all the best in scenic views across the waters and of the mountains that characterise this part of Norway.

If you are visiting with children, you should visit the Sjøa farm, where there are various horse-related activities available. The Briksdalsbreen glacier is situated close to Sandane, where people come from all over the world to see its roaring waterfalls and high peaks. If you're interested in a spot of glacier climbing, a holiday in Sandane is just the ticket. Don’t forget to visit the Nordfjord Folkemuseum, where you can see various old buildings and antiques.

The area around Sandane is also perfect for hiking. You can walk up to Fjellbygda and take in the beautiful views from there. Sandane itself is not very large, but if you’d like to explore the area at your own pace, make sure to hire a car.

Sandane has its own airport, so it's perfect for those travelling from further afield. You may need to stop over in Oslo or another part of Norway on your way, such as Førde or Bergen. From Førde, the drive to Sandane takes one hour and fifteen minutes, whereas the journey from Bergen to Sandane takes around four and a half hours.

Sandane and the surrounding area boast numerous nature experiences and lots of Norwegian history for visitors to enjoy, so make sure to book your next holiday to Sandane.

Gloppen Hotell - by Classic Norway Hotels

Gloppen Hotell - by Classic Norway Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Sørstrandvegen 16 Gloppen
The price is £114 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£114
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gloppen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"Beautiful older hotel and a wonderful typical Norwegian breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Gloppen Hotell - by Classic Norway Hotels
Stryn Hotel

Stryn Hotel

3 out of 5
Visnesvegen 1 Stryn Vestland
The price is £120 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£120
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stryn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Årheimsfjellet and Stryn Vinterski are located nearby.
Stryn Hotel
Grand Hotel Skei - Unike Hoteller

Grand Hotel Skei - Unike Hoteller

4 out of 5
Skei I Joelster Sunnfjord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £136 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£136
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnfjord. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
8.4/10 Very good! (800 reviews)
"The view is spectacular the buffet lunch and supper are amazing"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel Skei - Unike Hoteller
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Amazing home in Nordfjordeid with WiFi

Amazing home in Nordfjordeid with WiFi

Nordfjordeid
Stay at this holiday home in Stad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blåfjellvatnet and Sagastad are located nearby.
Amazing home in Nordfjordeid with WiFi
Krampehaugen by Interhome

Krampehaugen by Interhome

Utvik
Stay at this holiday home in Stryn. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Breimsbygda Skisenter and Snøfjellet are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Traumhaftes Haus
"Ein wunderschönes Haus in Top-Alleinlage, beeindruckender Ausblick, gute Ausstattung, unbedingt weiter zu empfehlen, sehr freundliche Vermieter. Guter Ausgangspunkt fuer Ausflüge in die Umgebung."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2023

Krampehaugen by Interhome
Nice home in Folkestad with sauna

Nice home in Folkestad with sauna

Folkestad
Stay at this holiday home in Volda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Keipen and Blåfjellvatnet are located nearby.
Nice home in Folkestad with sauna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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