PORT OF
SANDANE
Discover the quieter side of Nordfjord
Small port. Big experiences.
An intimate cruise destination in Western Norway, surrounded by fjords, mountains, farms and authentic local communities.
A different side of
the Norwegian fjords
Sandane lies at the end of the beautiful Gloppefjord, in the heart of Nordfjord on Norway's west coast. Cruise ships anchor in the fjord and guests arrive by tender at a central location in Sandane. From here, the landscape opens quickly into farms, mountains, lakes and local communities.
Sandane is for cruise lines looking beyond the familiar. The destination is compact, personal and still distinctly local - giving guests the opportunity to experience Western Norway on a human scale.
Looking for something different in the Norwegian fjords?
Your experience starts the moment you step ashore
Cruise ships anchor in the beautiful Gloppefjord, with guests arriving by tender at a central location in Sandane.
SHORE EXPERIENCES
Waterfall Theatre
Fosseteateret Scenic Stop: Short bus trip to majestic view over Holvik waterfall and Sandane.
Total duration 90 min with 45 min on site.
Fjord Sauna & Swim
A distinctly Norwegian experience: warm sauna, fresh fjord and a small-group setting close to Sandane. Sandane Fjord Sauna has space for 10 guests.
Horseback in the Fjord Landscape
Explore Gloppen from horseback with Stall Rygg . A memorable small-group experience in dramatic Western Norwegian scenery.
Trail Cycling Gloppen
For guests looking for speed, nature and a more active way to discover the destination.
Gimmestad Church
Short bus trip to one of Gloppen's historic churches, with a local host on site. Time to explore inside and outside the church. Total duration: 90 minutes. 1 hour at site.
SANDANE – YOUR HUB FOR UNFORGETTABLE EXCURSIONS
Sandane is the perfect starting point to explore iconic destinations in the heart of Nordfjord and Sunnfjord – from spectacular natural wonders to rich Viking history and cultural experiences.
Create the perfect combination of experiences based on your guests' interests and time in port.
LOEN SKYLIFT
Spectacular views from 1,011 meters above the fjord.
BRIKSDALS GLACIER
A branch of the Jostedalsbreen glacier – one of Europe's largest ice caps.
SAGA TOWN
Step into the Viking Age at the award-winning Viking Centre.
ASTRUPTUNET
Discover the home and artistic landscape of one of Norway's most distinctive artists, Nikolai Astrup.
NORWEGIAN GLACIER MUSEUM – FJÆRLAND
Discover glaciers, climate and the dramatic landscape of Western Norway at the Norwegian Glacier Museum in the fjord village of Fjærland.
Small groups.
Big experiences.
We don't measure experiences by the number of guests. Some of Sandane's most memorable experiences are designed for just 6-20 people.
Private sauna sessions. Local hosts. Farm encounters. Active adventures. Experiences that simply don't feel the same with 200 guests.
Let's create something different
Looking for a new Norwegian fjord destination for 2027-2029? Talk two Visit Gloppen and Nordfjord Havn about itinerary fit, shore-excursion development and operational planning.