Population 5,900 / 66.1 degrees north

Sandnessjøen, Norway

Sandnessjøen is worth visiting thanks to its Viking history as well as the Seven Sisters, one of the most famous mountain ranges in Norway. 

Fun Facts About Sandnessjøen

Latitude: 66.1 degrees north

Population: 5,900

Alstahaug Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

Map of Sandnessjøen

Uniquely Sandnessjøen

Here are some things that you must do and try in Sandnessjøen

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Sandnessjøen

Viking Site

Torolvstein

At Sandnessjøen you can find a recreated Viking chiefdom seat called Sandnes. Sandnes is one of the best-documented archaeological discoveries of the Viking Age. The chieftain seat has been resorted and now you can visit and see what Viking life was like. There are guides there telling stories from the Viking Age, and it’s even possible to have meals there.

torolvstein

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!

Road-Trips

Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Sandnessjøen

Norway's Coastal Tourist Road (Fv17)

The Coastal Road is the longest of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads, and covers the length from Trondheim to Bodø. 

The Fv17 - Norway's Coastal Road

Self-Guided Walks

Sandnessjøen Self-Guided Walk

Here’s my self-guided walk for Sandnessjøen

Sandnessjøen Self-guided walk

Sandnessjøen on YouTube

Watch my YouTube videos featuring Sandnessjøen

Brønnøysund to Sandnessjøen on the Coastal Road

This is part three of Norway’s coastal road.

Watch on youtube

Sandnessjøen to Furøy on the Coastal Road

This is part four of Norway’s coastal road.

Sandnessjøen to Furøy

History of Sandnessjøen

Sandnessjøen was a major centre during the Viking Age and is known in the Old Norse Sagas. Sandnessjøen has always been an important places for skippers. 

Sandnessjøen Today

Sandnessjøen is a major trade centre and the business life consists of maritime activities, shipyard activities and oil activities. Sandnessjøen is an important hub for ship traffic. There is also a hospital here. 

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: Sandnessjøen Airport has flights leading to other coastal communities. 

Drive: Sandnessjøen is located on the Fv17, which is the Coastal Road. 

Train: No train access. 

Ferry: Sandnessjøen is a port-of-call for the coastal ferry. 

Getting Around

You’ll need a car to get around to all the major sites.

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

Frk. Lovise Kafé og Konditori

Quick Bites

Helgeland Kolonial

Reasonable Restaurants

 

High End & Unique Eats

 

Places to Stay

All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences. 

Camping

 

Cabins & B&Bs

 

Chains & Mid-Range

The Scandic Syv Søstre is where I stayed in Sandnessjøen. The rooms were lovely and there is a large parking area close by.

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High End & Unique Properties

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