Bjørkestrand
in Etne of Hordaland Fylke, Norway

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.833 and 6.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 49' 59" and E 6° 19' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:44 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:08 am and 4:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bjørkestrand

Bjørkestrand in Etne (Hordaland Fylke) is a city located in Norway about 153 mi (or 246 km) west of Oslo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bjørkestrand is now 01:44 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Oslo with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Bjørkestrand, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Norway is Stord Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Norway is Bryggen in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sauda, Odda, Rosendal, Sand and Etne. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The sky high rocky wall (Norway) - Скалистая стена до неба (Норвегия)

Published: May 12, 2013
Length: 01:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivan Mk

The sky high rocky wall (Fjæra, Norway, E134 road). http://youtu.be/IToCVtHgKYE Скалистая стена до неба (Фьяра, Норвегия, дорога E134)


Rullestajuvet 140406

Published: September 17, 2009
Length: 09:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: steluco

On my way from Haugesund to Oslo (Norway) 14/4-06 in Scania R500 Sound from radio as I drive..


Bungee Jumping Trolljuv bru

Published: July 01, 2010
Length: 31:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Knut Magne Huglen

Bungee Jumping from Trolljuv bru in Etne, Norway. June 26 2010.


Langfoss Waterfall Norway

Published: August 11, 2012
Length: 38:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iskandersson


Langfoss, Skare, Hordaland, Norway

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 33:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: colong7034

Langfoss (2008 ft), Skare, Hordaland, Norway. Shot 7/21/14.


Megawaterfall - Langfoss (E134) / Мегаводопад - Лангфосс (E134)

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 14:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivan Mk

Megawaterfall - Langfoss, Etne (Norway) http://youtu.be/8qNZd2fq9E0 Мегаводопад - Лангфосс, Этне (Норвегия)


Langfoss Waterfall

Published: August 04, 2010
Length: 35:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: makmar21

Ο πρώτος μεγάλος καταρράκτης που συναντήσαμε στη Νορβηγία.


Speed Paint Sakura

Published: April 17, 2009
Length: 52:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nlth92


Langfossen waterfall Norway route E134,Лангфоссен водопад в Норвегии

Published: October 01, 2018
Length: 49:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erikas Zapevalovas

Водопад langfossen в Норвегии на дороге E134, одним словом вид невероятный громадные водопад Так что кажется Сейча...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Langfossen

Langfossen is a waterfall located in the municipality of Etne in western Norway. The total fall is around 600 meters, where it leaps out into Åkrafjorden. European route E134 runs along the base of the waterfall, making access very easy. The World Waterfall Database declared this waterfall to be one of the "best in the world". March 2011 CNN/Budget Travel sat Langfossen as one of the worlds ten most beautiful waterfalls.

Located at 59.8444, 6.33889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Norway

Popular in vicinity

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capture of the webcam Fjæra: E134 − 1 (Retning vest)

Fjæra: E134 − 1 (Retning vest), Fjæra (source)

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