The turquoise water of the Hauklandstranda beach in Lofoten in Northern Norway
Man standing on the mountain above the beautiful Vetvika beach in Fjord Norway
Kayaking in crystal clear water in Steigen, Northern Norway
People enjoying the popullar beach bar at Stokkøya in Trøndelag
People having fun in the sun at Sjøsanden beach in Mandal in Southern Norway
A young couple is playing in the water at a beach in Southern Norway
Girl enjoying the view from a mountain by Hauklandstranda beach in Lofoten in Northern Norway
Plaża Tjuvholmen w Oslo
Three girls in dresses at Bystranda beach in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
Two campers having a cosy campfire dinner on a beach in the evening light
Camping, Uttakleiv beach in Lofoten
Stykkjevika beach in Fyresdal in Telemark
Ice bathing in the Halden Canal
People enjoying a sauna and hot tub on wheels by Hurdalssjøen in Eastern Norway

The world’s wildest and most wonderful

BEACHES

Stroll along the soft sands in Jæren, in the Stavanger region.

You can walk for hours. And hours.

Norwegian beaches are not just for sunbathing ...

... they also soothe the soul.

Climb a mountain, and enjoy a bird's eye view of the white sands and turquoise waters of Fjord Norway ...

... before heading back down and sinking your toes into the powdery sand by the sea.

Or venture out to find your very own secluded beach cove in Northern Norway.

Rent a kayak and a guide to get to the best spots!

In Trøndelag, bring your friends along to one of the world’s best beach bars at Stokkøya ...

... or take the family along to one of the many sandy retreats in Southern Norway.

A summer paradise!

This is where summer temperatures can reach more than 20 degrees Celsius …

... while Fjord Norway and Northern Norway's beaches are ranked as some of the most pristine and beautiful in the world.

Remember to pack a warm sweater along with your bathing suit, just in case.

Or slip into a wetsuit!

Many Norwegian beaches are renowned among surfers. The waves are even better in winter!

Splash through the waves on horseback.

But you don't have to venture into the wild to have a refreshing visit to the beach in Norway.

Many Norwegian cities, including Oslo, have beautiful (and vibrant) urban beaches.

In fact, Bystranda, an urban beach in Kristiansand, was the first Norwegian beach to receive the strict eco-label Blue Flag certification.

There are now 18 Blue Flag beaches in Norway.

Bring along some local delicacies for the perfect beach picnic. Remember to dress warmly – the beach is open year round!

That is, 24 hours a day under the midnight sun in summer …

... and all through the long winter night.

The beach is the perfect place to catch the northern lights.

There are also many lakes that have very nice beaches, even in the mountains!

The sauna boom has also made ice bathing a hot new trend (pardon the pun).

You can even bring your own sauna to the lake of your choice.

With the world's second longest coastline, and thousands of islands, lakes, and rivers, there is always a beach to enjoy.

Let’s go!

Find your beach paradise

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