Sandstrand, Troms

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Sandstrand is a village situated in the middle of the municipality of Skånland, Norway. From the pictoresque boligfeltet area there is an unrivalled view of the midnight sun.

The village blossomed economically in the late seventies and early eighties. In the nineties, most businesses had to close down due to competition from nearby cities and towns. From being a thriving center for all sorts of activity, Sandstrand has arguably dwindled somewhat into rural passivity during recent years. As of now, many inhabitants commute to areas where employment is easier to find.

Nevertheless, Sandstrand is still the undisputed center of the middle of the Skånland municipality. Known for their hospitality, vivaciousness, salaciousness and honorable way of life, the people of Sanstrand share a strong love for their home village.

Sometimes in the summer, Sandstrand hosts the internationally acclaimed Åsesletta Kjærlighetsfestival (Åsesletta Love Festival), a splendid celebration of neighbourly love and healthy rural living.

The famous I.L. Santor sports club has its base in Sandstrand, though their football grounds, Rensåhøgda, is situated in nearby Renså. Suffering at this time from a slight recession from its former glory, word on the street is that the day when I.L. Santor will rise to greatness again may not be too far away.