Place to visit
Sokse, Norway: what it is and when to go
Sokse is a mountain in Norway, at 2,189 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 19 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 58. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Norway · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Norway
- Elevation
- 2,189 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- BGO Bergen, 212 km as the crow flies
- Website
- peakbook.org
- Coordinates
- 61.56164, 8.13349
What it is and where
Sokse is a mountain in Norway, at 2,189 m above sea level. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 61.56164, 8.13349; the nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO, Bergen), 212 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sokse is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,189 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not5:53
- FebBetter not8:33
- MarBetter not11:18
- AprBetter not14:23
- MayBetter not17:11
- JunPossible19:02
- JulBest time18:14
- AugBest time15:35
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:34
- NovBetter not6:41
- DecBetter not4:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sokse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- StorebjørnMountain in Norway1.5 km
- StorbreatindenMountain in Norway2.9 km
- VeslbreatindenMountain in Norway3.7 km
- Krossbu TuriststasjonMountains · Hiking5.5 km
- LeirvassbuBuilding in Lom, Oppland, Norway6.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Nature
- Skagerrak: strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area
- Geirangerfjord: fjord in Norway
- North Cape: cape on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway
- Galdhøpiggen: mountain in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Beerenberg: mountain on Jan Mayen island
- Oslofjord: fjord in southern Norway, with Oslo bordering the fjord
Every Norway place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sokse?
It is a mountain in Norway. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sokse?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,189 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 19 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 58.
How do you get to Sokse?
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), 212 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Storebjørn, Storbreatinden, Veslbreatinden. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Nature1481 places for nature in Norway, from Skagerrak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Sokse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.