Foss-Eikeland

Foss-Eikeland or Foss Eikjeland is a village in the city of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. The village lies on the southern border of the city, just north of the river Figgjoelva. The neighboring village of Orstad (in Klepp municipality) lies to the south, across the river. The Ålgård Line previously had a station at Foss-Eikeland, but the railway line is currently closed, but not abandoned.

Foss-Eikeland

Foss Eikjeland
Fosseikeland
Village
View of the former railway station in Foss-Eikeland
Foss-Eikeland
Location in Rogaland county
Coordinates: 58°48′05″N 05°43′47″E
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyRogaland
DistrictJæren
MunicipalitySandnes
Elevation24 m (79 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
4323 Sandnes

References

  1. "Foss Eikjeland, Sandnes (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2016-03-31.


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