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Travel Guide Water Sports in Norway

Water Sports in Norway

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The 10 most beautiful water sports in Norway

Rorbu in Reine
Kayaking · Moskenes
Kayaking in Kjerkfjorden and Forsfjorden
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
14.9 km
2:40 h
83 m
88 m
A legendary Lofoten kayaking trip with spectacular views over the mountains of Moskenes. Kjerkfjord is often visited by seals and Orca!
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Hammock with Geilo Beach is just one of the things you can do with this swimming lake
Swimming · Geilo
Geilo Beach
Toprecommended 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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Sonnenuntergang vom ersten Lagerplatz
Kayaking · Sandnes
Kanu-/ Kajaktour durch den Lysefjord
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
38.9 km
48:00 h
128 m
127 m
Mit dem Kanu oder Kajak durch den Lysefjord. Man braucht ungefähr drei Tage und übernachtet zwei mal an geeigneten Stellen.
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Going up from Sudndalen to Halletjørne
Swimming · Hol
Halletjørne mountainlake
Toprecommended 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 in Ustevatnet
Swimming · Hardangervidda
Ustevatnet swimming
Toprecommended 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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Kayaking · Oslo
Nordmarka’s Classic Canoe Trip
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
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42.6 km
20:00 h
170 m
407 m
Explore the lakes of Nordmarka
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Swimming · Hol
Hol Beach
Toprecommended 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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Kayaking · Engerdal
Femund Canoe Camp to Lake Isteren
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
27.2 km
4:00 h
20 m
36 m
Day 1: Paddle down Sorka River and on Lake Femunden
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Kayaking · Norway
Mit dem Kajak zum Leuchtturm Homborsund
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
2.1 km
1:00 h
1 m
1 m
Kurze Abendrunde zum Leuchtturm. Einer vom Verein muss dort immer Wache schieben, also hat man abends die Chance noch eine Führung durch die Räumlichkeiten zu bekommen. Bei Schönwetter ein herrlich ruhiger Ort zum Seele baumeln lassen.
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Canoeing · Värmland
Kanutour Dalsland 2017 Tag 5
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
11.5 km
5:41 h
169 m
165 m
Tag 5 unserer Kanutour im Dalsland, mit Besuch des Autofriedhofes Bastnäs.
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Nordmarka’s Classic Canoe Trip by Kim
October 10, 2022 · Outdooractive Editors
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