Balestrand
Norway · VestlandNO
Former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Balestrand is a former municipality in the old Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The 429-square-kilometre (166 sq mi) municipality existed from 1850 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Sogndal Municipality in the traditional district of Sogn in Vestland county. The administrative centre was the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality included Ese, Kvamme, Låne, Sæle, Dragsviki, and Vetlefjorden.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,294
- Coordinates
- 61.210, 6.536
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
Overview of Balestrand
Balestrand is a small settlement in Vestland, Norway. Population figures land around 1,294. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights nature, sports and family above everything else.
Things to do in Balestrand
Nature in Balestrand
(3)Under nature, Balestrand is tagged with Forest, Nature Reserves and Walkways. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balestrand.
Sports in Balestrand
(3)For sports, expect Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balestrand.
Family in Balestrand
(2)Family lovers get Aquariums and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Balestrand's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Balestrand
(1)Adventure lovers get Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Balestrand is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Balestrand
(1)On the water sports side, Balestrand offers Rafting. It is a direct read of Balestrand's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Balestrand
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Balestrand through a larger town in Vestland; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Balestrand that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balestrand known for?
- Balestrand is mainly a destination for nature, sports and family, set in Vestland, Norway with around 1,294 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Balestrand?
- You can plan around Forest, Nature Reserves, Walkways, Hiking and Hiking Trails in Balestrand. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Balestrand?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Balestrand located?
- Administratively, Balestrand sits in Vestland, Norway — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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