Travel Guide Water Sports in Norway

Water Sports in Norway

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You will remember your vacation in Norway forever. Find information about water sports in our Travel Guide and be sure to add your own content by using our Route Planner to publish and share your best routes with others.

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The 10 most beautiful water sports in Norway

Kayaking · Sandnes

Canoe/ Kayak route through the Lysefjord

recommended route Difficulty moderate

38.9 km

48:00 h

128 m

127 m

By canoe or kayak through the Lysefjord. It takes about three days and you camp twice at suitable spots.

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Kayaking · Hadsel

Trollfjord,(Lofoten) am 12. August 2025

recommended route Difficulty easy

12.5 km

3:27 h

30 m

26 m

Geduld muss man haben und die passenden Verhältnisse abwarten, dann kann man mit dem Packraft in den nur über das Wasser erreichbaren Trollfjord paddeln.

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Swimming · Geilo

Geilo Beach

recommended route Difficulty easy

2.2 km

0:15 h

4 m

1 m

Geilo Beach is a popular swimming beach close to the Geilo center, with a volleyball net, barbecue area with a shelter and parking space, also a toilet, and a dressing room.

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Swimming · Hol

Halletjørne mountainlake

recommended route Difficulty moderate

2.6 km

1:00 h

250 m

20 m

A perfect short hike through the forest and up the mountain to a small mountain lake awaits. Remember to bring your swimwear and a towel. The lake features a sandy beach, shallow waters, and offers the world's best view during your swim.

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Swimming · Hardangervidda

Ustevatnet swimming

recommended route Difficulty easy

2.4 km

0:20 h

0 m

16 m

Find your own little swimming spot alongside the road on the south side of the Ustevatnet in Ustaoset. Nice fresh water, great view, peace and quiet.

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Swimming · Hol

Hol Beach

recommended route Difficulty easy

0.4 km

0:03 h

7 m

5 m

A pleasant, family-friendly beach with convenient access and changing rooms. It also provides a shelter with a fireplace/barbecue area, making it a great spot for children to play and enjoy volleyball. Hol Beach offers warmer conditions compared to Geilo Beach and includes toilet facilities and parking.

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