Located in the Rogaland County of Norway is the town of Sandnes. The town is surrounded by lovely trails and is a great place to enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, fishing, etc. Visitors to Sandnes can enjoy seeing some wonderful attractions...more
Located in the Rogaland County of Norway is the town of Sandnes. The town is surrounded by lovely trails and is a great place to enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, fishing, etc. Visitors to Sandnes can enjoy seeing some wonderful attractions and spend a fun-filled vacation. The town is surrounded by picturesque natural beauty and there are several fjords within easy reach. Visitors can rent boats and also book fjord cruises from Sandnes. Those visiting the town during the summer months can enjoy cycling in the area. Overall Sandnes makes a great destination to relax and have fun.
Sandnes sits in the Rogaland County close to the city ofStavanger. Sandnes has good public transport connectivity. There are buses running within the city, however most of the visitors prefer walking around the area especially when they are in downtown Sandnes. The main attraction of Sandnes is the Science Factory known as Vitenfabrikken. The Scienct Factory features a science museum, a planetarium and it also organizes numerous chemistry shows.
The green area of Sandnes, Sandvedparken is great to enjoy natural beauty and is also good to relax. The Kongeparken Amusement Park is located about 10 minutes from Sandnes and is a delightful destination for people of all ages. There are regular buses leaving from Sandnes to the Kongeparken Amusement Park.
Sandnes also offers visitors with a good shopping experience. The Langgaten Street is the best place to shop in the town. Sandnes is home to one of the largest shopping malls in Europe, the Kvadrat Mall. The Sandnes Sentrum is also a good place for shopping.
The nearest airport to Sandnes is the Stavanger Airport, Sola. This airport is located about 14 km from Sandnes and caters to domestic flights. Visitors can take taxis or buses from Stavanger Airport to Sandnes.
There are a few Muslim-friendly restaurants in Sandnes. The Peppes Pizza offers a wide range of pizzas including vegetarian options. However it is best for visitors to enquire about the contents of the dish before consuming.
There is a small mosque in Sandnes, the Madani Masjid Sandnes.