Sande is idyllically situated on the coast of Sunnmøre, with views straight out to the open sea. The municipality is spread across several islands, with Larsnes as its administrative centre. In Sande you'll find Dollsteinhola cave on the island of Sandsøya – probably the largest and most distinctive mountain cave in Norway. The area also offers mountain hikes such as Nupatinden peak (242 metres above sea level) and Veten viewpoint, both with views across islands and open sea.
Sandesambandet, the ferry route linking Larsnes, Åram, Voksa and Kvamsøya, connects the islands, while county road 61 across Gurskøya island links Sande to the Hareidlandet peninsula and onward to Ålesund via the Hareid–Sulesund ferry connection. This makes Sande a great base for experiencing the open sea up close, while the rest of Sunnmøre remains within easy reach.
Sande has a close-knit community across its islands, with an active outdoor life and a local community shaped by fishing and the sea. Its history stretches far back – Dollsteinhola is mentioned in written sources several hundred years old, and legends about the cave live on to this day. Here you'll encounter a side of Sunnmøre where nature and the sea still set the pace of everyday life.
