If you dream of sunbathing and buying on the border with the Arctic Circle or behind it, surrounded by eternal icebergs and glaciers , then go to Norway . Thanks to the warm current of the Gulf Stream and the sun, beach rest is quite real.
General information about the beaches in Norway
The swimming season in the country begins in late spring and lasts until mid-August. The beach is covered with pebbles and sand, depending on the location. Usually beaches in Norway are washed by sea bays, which cut deep into the coast, and are characterized by winding and narrow forms.
Here there is a developed infrastructure, chaise lounges, umbrellas, showers, toilets, places for changing clothes are provided, in some places there are rescue teams and medical stations. Beaches in Norway are always well-kept and clean, and for the guests are offered a variety of water activities, for example:
- rent a jet ski or boat;
- to go on water skiing;
- visit water parks and so on.
Near the beaches in Norway there are always a lot of cafes and restaurants, where you can eat delicious and hearty. Most often in public catering establishments, Norwegian national dishes are served .
Popular places to relax
Going on a bathing holiday in Norway, it is worth considering not only the season, but also the desired coast. In the south-western part of the country there are beaches with snow-white sand. The most popular of them are:
- Orrestranda;
- Solastrand;
- Vigdel;
- Hellest;
- Godalen.
They are located near the town of Stavanger and are the best and longest in the state. The temperature of the water here warms up to + 23 ° C, and for the holidaymakers created a lot of entertainment. If you are in the capital of Norway, then visit the city beaches and the peninsula of Bugde. These are very good places for recreation, the most visited in the country, because the air temperature in Oslo in the summer reaches + 30 ° C, and accordingly, the water (up to + 19 ° C) also warms up well.
Famous beaches of Norway
Some places for relaxation are designed for fun pastime by the family, others for romance, and still others for different sports. The most famous beaches are:
- The beaches of Jeroen and Sula are suitable for kiting and surfing.
- Bystrand is considered to be the best beach in the south of the country. It differs not only in warm waters, but also in developed infrastructure.
- The famous Seljesanden beach is located in a small harbor in the west of the state, in the town of Selje.
- Hoddevik is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque beaches in Norway. It is surrounded on all sides by rocks, which create an ineffable landscape.
- Utakleiv beach is the most romantic beach in the country. Its length is more than 100 km, and the coast is strewn with pebbles. It extends to the north of the Arctic Circle.
- Lofoten Islands , which are also beyond the Arctic Circle and have white sand, deserve special attention. In summer, the temperature of the water warms up to +18 ° C, so you can buy here and even with comfort.
Nudism is widely developed in the country, so completely stripped people can be found not only near the sea, but also on a ship or even on the embankment. The most popular beaches for lovers to get rid of the burden of clothing are:
- Kollev gen, located on the island of Asky, near Bergen ;
- Mauren, near the village of Alesund ;
- Hjertya, which is located in the city of Molde ;
- Djupvika, located in Trondheim ;
- Ursetvika, which is located near Saltfjorden / Bod.
To go to Norway only for beach rest is not always logical, as the weather in the country is unpredictable and you can not always buy. Warm sea and excellent weather will be a pleasant bonus to summer vacation. If the water seems too cold to you, then, to not be cold, wear wet suits.