Delve into Sokndal in Norway
Sokndal in the region of Rogaland is a city in Norway - some 192 mi or ( 308 km ) South-West of Oslo , the country's capital .
Current time in Sokndal is now 04:13 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Oslo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Esbjerg, Aarhus, Aalborg, Tellnes, and Steine. While being here, make sure to check out Esbjerg . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sokndal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sokndal, Norway
The official video about Sokndal, Norway. Video and music by Raimond Mydland. www.raimedia.net HD video Sony EX3, Canon 5D mk2 and Canon 550D DSLR. ..
biggest movable stone the ruggestein near Hauge Rogaland Norway (video by ben&hanny)
De grootste en zwaarste steen die door op een bepaald punt met je rug te duwen gaat bewegen. In de stilte hoor je de beweging. ..
Bakkaåno Camping og Gjestegard - introduksjonsvideo
BakkaÅno Camping & Gjestegard ligger i Sokndal kommune i Rogaland fylke, og tilbyr overnatting med både bobil, campingvogn, telt, lavvú etc. Vi har også hytter og rom til leie for overnatting. Utenom ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sogndal, Rogaland
Sogndal is a former small seaport and municipality in Rogaland county, Norway, lying in the traditional district of Dalane. It was comprised by the two harbor villages Sogndalsstrand and Rægefjord. The Sogndalselva which drains the Sogndal reaches the ocean at Rægefjord.
Located at 58.33 6.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Hauge, Rogaland
Hauge i Dalane (Haua in the local dialect) is the administrative center of Sokndal municipality, Norway. The origin of the name Hauge is from the Old Norse word Haugr meaning mound. Its total area is 2.35 km². Its population (as of January 1, 2006) is 2,182, with a population density of 929 residents per km². The postal code for Hauge i Dalane is 4380.
Located at 58.34 6.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse
Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Lille Presteskjær fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Rekefjord in the municipality of Sokndal in Rogaland, Norway. The lighthouse is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration. It was established in 1895, and was automated and depopulated in 1973.
Located at 58.32 6.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Jøssingfjord
Jøssingfjord is a fjord located within the municipality of Sokndal in south-western Norway. The fjord is known as the location of the Altmark Incident, where, during World War II, on February 16, 1940, the British destroyer Cossack managed to free prisoners taken by the Admiral Graf Spee from the German tanker Altmark. During the war, the term Jøssing came to mean a Norwegian patriot, the opposite of a Quisling (or traitor).
Located at 58.32 6.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Altmark Incident
The Altmark Incident was a naval skirmish of World War II between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany, which happened on 16 February 1940. It took place in what were, at that time, neutral Norwegian waters. To date, it is the last major boarding action fought by the Royal Navy.
Located at 58.32 6.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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