Fun on the river in Trysil, Eastern Norway
Riverboarding down the river in Trysil, Eastern Norway
Family canoeing on the river in Trysil, Eastern Norway
Stand-up paddleboarding on the Istraelva river i Åndalsnes, Northwest Norway
Diving on a salmon safari in the Suldalslågen river in Ryfylke, Fjord Norway
A group of people rafting in Voss, Fjord Norway
A woman bungee jumping off a bridge in Rjukan in Telemark, Eastern Norway

Fun on the river

Go with the flow!

Woo-hoo! Feel the force of the river!

Riverboarding is one of the most intense river activities around – and a safe bet if you are craving action-filled adventure.

You’ll definitely get close to the elements on a packraft as well.

Packrafting is a fun cross between paddling and rafting – perfect if you want to explore wild and wonderful places that would otherwise be out of reach.

If less speed and calmer waters sound more like your thing, rent a canoe or kayak and discover why Norway is considered a paddler’s paradise …

… or enjoy tranquil nature and zen scenery on a SUP, a stand-up paddle board.

Ready to submerge? For a different kind of river adventure, join a guided snorkelling safari and discover what’s below the surface.

Hold on tight!

Norway is blessed with some of the world’s best rivers for rafting – full of rapids, twists and turns!

And if you still have your nerves under control, the sky is the limit.

Three, two, one …

Bungee jump! Seeing Norway’s rivers from a bird’s view is … well, truly memorable.

You will definitely feel alive on a canyoning trip too.

Dressed in a wetsuit, helmet, and life jacket, jump off rocks, swim in caves, glide down natural water slides and go abseiling down mountainsides and waterfalls.

An adrenaline kick is guaranteed!

Fast or slow? Find your flow!

See our overview of
river activities in Norway.

Want even more water fun?

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