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Sandane
Sandane is a quiet fjord-side stop for one night between the Nordfjord sights: the folk museum, a short walk to the water, and a hotel bed. Not a destination on its own.
Sandane is the administrative centre of Gloppen municipality on the Nordfjord, with about 2,400 residents. It has a folk museum, a café and a hotel. Most travellers pass through on the E39 or use it as a base for day trips to Stryn, Olden and Loen. One night is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold)
- Airport
- SDN
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sandane112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sandane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetySandane is a safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSDN Sandane Airport, Anda (10 km (6.2 mi) north-west on E39; check flights from Oslo and Bergen).SDN Sandane Airport, Anda (6.2 mi (10 km) north-west on E39; check flights from Oslo and Bergen).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 35–50
- Sit-down mealDinner main coursekr 250–400
- Street or quick mealLunch sandwich or soupkr 150–250
- Metro or bus rideBus Sandane–Stryn one waykr 120 (check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or cabin, a night, per roomNOK 800 (≈ US$80)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room (Gloppen Hotel), a night, per roomNOK 1,800 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHotel double room (Gloppen Hotel), a night, per roomNOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 800 (≈ US$80) · Mid NOK 1,500 (≈ US$150) · High NOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SDN Sandane Airport, Anda (10 km (6.2 mi) north-west on E39; check flights from Oslo and Bergen)SDN Sandane Airport, Anda (6.2 mi (10 km) north-west on E39; check flights from Oslo and Bergen)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sandane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
15 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the centre. Car or bus for the wider Nordfjord area. E39 runs through town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or car on E39, about 30 min
Stryn has a summer ski centre and the Briksdal glacier arm.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car on E39 and Rv 60, about 45 min
Loen Skylift and the Kjenndal glacier.
Måløy
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car on E39, about 1 h 15 min
Coastal town with a WWII fortress and ferry to the islands.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car on E39, about 20 min
Lakeside village with a golf course and summer cabins.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre (near E39)
Gloppen Hotel and a few guesthouses; walkable to the museum and cafés.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 800–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 2,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (Gloppen Hotel)1 × 1 night × NOK 1,800 | NOK 1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,500 | NOK 3,000 |
| Bus Sandane–Stryn one way2 × NOK 120 · check | NOK 240 |
| Lunch at Lauget Kaffi2 × NOK 200 | NOK 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 544 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 2,992 per person per day, bed included | NOK 5,984≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in NOK; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | kr 35–50 |
| Lunch sandwich or soup | kr 150–250 |
| Dinner main course | kr 250–400 |
| Bus Sandane–Stryn one way | kr 120 (check) |
| Taxi from airport to centre | kr 300–400 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Stryn or Olden leaves around 18:00 – check the schedule.Last bus from Stryn or Olden leaves around 6:00 PM – check the schedule.
- Sandane Airport has limited flights; book ahead.
- Most shops close by 17:00 and all day Sunday.Most shops close by 5:00 PM and all day Sunday.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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My bed tonight
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Til denne adressen, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
Embassy
The US embassy is in Oslo; consular services for the region are handled there.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sandane Airport → centre: taxi about kr 300–400, 10 min (check)
- Bus Sandane → Stryn: about kr 120, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye? — How much? (vor mee-eh)
- Hvor er busstoppet? — Where is the bus stop? (vor er boos-stop-et)
- Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yay beh-tah-leh meh kort)
- Ha det — Goodbye (ha deh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sandane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the folk museum and Lauget Kaffi.
- Bus schedule fixtures for the Stryn–Sandane–Skei route.
- Airport transfer page for SDN with taxi numbers.
Sources
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