Forsand
Norway · Rogaland FylkeNO
Village in Sandnes Municipality, Norway
Forsand is a village in Sandnes Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located along the Høgsfjorden, at the mouth of the 42-kilometre (26 mi) long Lysefjorden, on the southern side of the fjord. The Lysefjord Bridge is located just northeast of the village and it crosses the Lysefjorden, connecting it to the small village of Oanes which sits on the north side of the fjord. The village of Høle is located across the Høgsfjorden to the west. Høle is connected to Forsand-Oanes by a regular ferry connection.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 559
- Coordinates
- 58.903, 6.105
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 32 m
Overview of Forsand
Forsand is the kind of village you find in Rogaland Fylke, Norway. Its resident count stands at approximately 559. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are sports, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Forsand
Sports in Forsand
(2)On the sports side, Forsand offers Hiking and Hiking Trails. All of it is drawn from Forsand's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Forsand
(1)Looking for adventure? Forsand has Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Forsand.
Culture in Forsand
(1)Under culture, Forsand is tagged with Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Forsand.
Nature in Forsand
(1)Forsand records Geological Formations under nature. All of it is drawn from Forsand's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Forsand
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Forsand is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Rogaland Fylke and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Forsand that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forsand known for?
- Forsand, in Rogaland Fylke, Norway, is best known for sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 559 residents.
- What can you do in Forsand?
- Recorded activities in Forsand include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Boat Rides, Monuments and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Forsand?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Forsand located?
- Forsand is located in Rogaland Fylke, Norway. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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