Sandvika

Sandvika is the administrative centre of the municipality of Bærum in Norway. It is situated approximately 15 kilometers west of Oslo and has a railway and bus station.

Related Topics:
Bærum - Norway - Oslo

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Sandvika is also home to one of Norway's largest shopping centres - Sandvika storsenter, containing 108 stores spread over 29,000 m².

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There is a public library, cinema and a recently constructed culture centre.

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Sandvika was declared a town on 4 June 2003.

Related Topics:
4 June - 2003

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Danmark is a small islet in Sandviksbukta outside Sandvika. Danes who live in the Oslo area join together every year on Denmark's national day to celebrate.

Related Topics:
Sandviksbukta - Danes - Oslo - Denmark

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