Historically, Saudasjøen arose as a seaside resort near the small farm of Sauda and it became industrialized in the 1800s. The municipality was incorporated in 1838 and the village of Saudasjøen became its administrative centre (a position it held until the early 1900s when it was moved to Sauda.
Historically, Saudasjøen developed as a seaside resort near the small farm of Sauda, becoming industrialized in the 1800s. The municipality was formed in 1838 and the village of Saudasjøen became its administrative center (a position it held until the early 1900s when it was moved to Sauda.