Such popular entertainment, like diving, is gaining more and more fans every year. Having tested all the nearby reservoirs, divers want to conquer new unexplored depths and go for this to distant hot countries. However, very near, in the cold Norway , this kind of sport is also very popular.
Is it cold in Norway for diving?
Of course, everyone knows that Norway has rather severe climatic conditions. Therefore, before those who consider diving in Norway as an alternative to diving on warm islands, a reasonable question arises whether it is dangerous, because you can freeze in ice water.
But it turns out that the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, washing the Scandinavian Peninsula, bring enough heat to the cold waters that the sea not only does not freeze, but also has a comfortable temperature for immersion. So in this matter this northern country can compete with the hot island states of the southern hemisphere.
Features of diving in Norway
The country of the fjords , famous for its emerald waters of winding bays, sometimes reveals itself to tourists from an unknown side. Of course, watching the beauty of local landscapes, sailing on a cruise liner, is very exciting. But for fans of extreme sports, such a walk may seem boring, so they can try their hand at deep-sea diving. To this end, in recent years, special conditions have been created, offering various types of diving:
- Rack-diving. Norway - a country for treasure hunters in the literal sense, because there are many places where sunken ships rest on the seabed. It is here that those who are attracted by risk, danger and the desire to find something unusual for the home collection of antiques go. Such entertainment was called a rack-diving.
- Drift-diving. He will compete with strong whirlpools and undercurrents.
- Voll-diving. Diving along the steep cliffs surrounding the fjords requires great skill.
- Kelp diving. This very unusual kind of dive guarantees new impressions thanks to the thick algae surrounding the diver.
Diving in Norway can be done anywhere, except for the territory of military facilities and fish farms.
Dive here all year round, but more often divers come here in the winter months. Before diving in the diving center, check the availability of a permit for passing the courses, conduct check-dives (skills test) and briefings. You should know that lifting any "souvenirs" from sunken ships in Norway is strictly prohibited.
Where to stay?
Huge and often frightening inhabitants of the sea depths will appear directly in front of you, if you go to study them in their habitats. Especially popular in this regard is Lake Lünnstjelsvante, which was formed at the beginning of the last century after the avalanche. But in winter, when flocks of killer whales sail to the shore in the Lofoten Islands , it is possible to swim in their pack.
For the convenience of divers in the area close to the dive sites, specialized diving centers are equipped. Here, the staff not only assists arriving to get settled on the spot and get recommendations, but also allows you to get a visa to Norvegia faster , and also to get from the airport to the center.
The hotel offers cozy rooms, hot showers, equipment for diving for rent or for sale, hot tea and a pleasant community of like-minded people. However, about food will have to worry in advance - to order the delivery of food from the cafe, hire a cook or cook independently in the equipped kitchen.