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Water activities
Norway is basically one big waterland. Countless lakes, rivers and ponds make this country a perfect arena for different water activities. Norway has distinguished traditions in sailing and windsurfing. Water activities such as rafting, canoeing and kayaking are becoming more and more popular.
Many water activities can be done alone without much previous training, while safety reason demand that others be done in-groups or with professional guidance. If you are looking to take it easy and enjoy your surroundings, you can rent a rowboat or take a slow trip down a river on a raft. If it is excitement you are seeking, you might want to choose scuba diving or water skiing. Anyone who can swim and loves the water will be able to find a beach to suit him. And there are a number of indoor Waterlands where you can enjoy the water too.
Canoeing and kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are becoming ever more popular. With a canoe or a kayak you can get to places that would otherwise be inaccessible. Sea paddling, river paddling and paddling on a lake are three different experiences, but each one offers a special closeness to nature and the chance to observe bird and wildlife that motor noise would never allow.
There are organised paddling tours as well as canoes and kayaks for hire by the hour. Paddling along the Telemark canal, the River Glomma and the Lake Femunden are especially popular. Many campgrounds, holiday resorts and the like have canoes for hire. The renter is responsible for providing you with life vests when you rent a canoe or kayak.
Rafting
Rafting is a kind of water sport that appeals to thrill seekers as well as to the more cautious.
You can choose between an intense trip that really tests the river's forces, or a family trip through easier rapids.
Some of the more popular rivers for rafting are Driva in Sør-Trøndelag county, Sjoa in Oppland county, and Trysilelva River in Hedmark. Dagali River in Voss and the rivers in the Setesdalen valley are also good.
Although rafting is a thrilling experience for the individual, it also demands co-operation. The level of difficulty of each trip determines age limits and the degree of physical stamina required of the participants. Safety is a primary issue for the organisers of these trips, so they provide the necessary equipment such as helmets, wetsuits, and life vests. Participants must bring their own wool sweaters, wool underwear and thick woollen socks.
Sailing/boating
Norway is a country with old, maritime traditions. Especially sailing is a sport with distinguished traditions.
There are numerous sailing associations in the country, and sailboats are available for hire several places along the coast. The choice is yours between renting an old or a new one. Some boats can be chartered to you personally where you skipper it yourself, while others are chartered with a captain and strictly to groups. Rowboats with or without outboard motors are available for rent at campgrounds, holiday resorts, tourist offices, gas stations, and any number of other sources wherever there is water. Make sure that life vests are also available.
Scuba diving
Sections of the Norwegian coast are world famous for their beautiful underwater nature.
Diving is possible year round because of the Gulf Stream, which gives the coastal regions relatively mild climates. Scuba diving centres and clubs can be found most places along the coast. Especially along the coast of the Møre region and in North Norway, there are areas where underwater adventure is yours for the asking.
If the thrill of investigating old shipwrecks is your thing, remember the golden rule; look but do not touch. Should you discover an uncharted wreck, mark the spot and inform the nearest police or maritime museum.Underwater hunting is permitted with knives, spears or harpoons. Wolf fish and monkfish make particularly tasty catches. It is not permitted to take lobster. Crabs that measure less than 13 cm over the back of the shell are also off-limits.In general, diving is permitted anywhere in Norway. Exceptions are military installations or fish farms. Military areas will almost always be sign posted and shown on the map as well. The Norwegian Diving Association offers more information.
Swimming
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate in Norway is not so cold as its latitude would suggest at all.
Summers can be pleasant and warm - up north too. Opportunities for swimming are many -- in the sea, in rivers and in lakes. Though public beaches are abundant, most Norwegians prefer to swim at their favourite natural beach. Should summer be delayed, you can also swim indoors in public pools or at the larger indoor water installations that are situated several different places in the country.
Source: Visitnorway.com
Many water activities can be done alone without much previous training, while safety reason demand that others be done in-groups or with professional guidance. If you are looking to take it easy and enjoy your surroundings, you can rent a rowboat or take a slow trip down a river on a raft. If it is excitement you are seeking, you might want to choose scuba diving or water skiing. Anyone who can swim and loves the water will be able to find a beach to suit him. And there are a number of indoor Waterlands where you can enjoy the water too.
Canoeing and kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are becoming ever more popular. With a canoe or a kayak you can get to places that would otherwise be inaccessible. Sea paddling, river paddling and paddling on a lake are three different experiences, but each one offers a special closeness to nature and the chance to observe bird and wildlife that motor noise would never allow.
There are organised paddling tours as well as canoes and kayaks for hire by the hour. Paddling along the Telemark canal, the River Glomma and the Lake Femunden are especially popular. Many campgrounds, holiday resorts and the like have canoes for hire. The renter is responsible for providing you with life vests when you rent a canoe or kayak.
Rafting
Rafting is a kind of water sport that appeals to thrill seekers as well as to the more cautious.
You can choose between an intense trip that really tests the river's forces, or a family trip through easier rapids.
Some of the more popular rivers for rafting are Driva in Sør-Trøndelag county, Sjoa in Oppland county, and Trysilelva River in Hedmark. Dagali River in Voss and the rivers in the Setesdalen valley are also good.
Although rafting is a thrilling experience for the individual, it also demands co-operation. The level of difficulty of each trip determines age limits and the degree of physical stamina required of the participants. Safety is a primary issue for the organisers of these trips, so they provide the necessary equipment such as helmets, wetsuits, and life vests. Participants must bring their own wool sweaters, wool underwear and thick woollen socks.
Sailing/boating
Norway is a country with old, maritime traditions. Especially sailing is a sport with distinguished traditions.
There are numerous sailing associations in the country, and sailboats are available for hire several places along the coast. The choice is yours between renting an old or a new one. Some boats can be chartered to you personally where you skipper it yourself, while others are chartered with a captain and strictly to groups. Rowboats with or without outboard motors are available for rent at campgrounds, holiday resorts, tourist offices, gas stations, and any number of other sources wherever there is water. Make sure that life vests are also available.
Scuba diving
Sections of the Norwegian coast are world famous for their beautiful underwater nature.
Diving is possible year round because of the Gulf Stream, which gives the coastal regions relatively mild climates. Scuba diving centres and clubs can be found most places along the coast. Especially along the coast of the Møre region and in North Norway, there are areas where underwater adventure is yours for the asking.
If the thrill of investigating old shipwrecks is your thing, remember the golden rule; look but do not touch. Should you discover an uncharted wreck, mark the spot and inform the nearest police or maritime museum.Underwater hunting is permitted with knives, spears or harpoons. Wolf fish and monkfish make particularly tasty catches. It is not permitted to take lobster. Crabs that measure less than 13 cm over the back of the shell are also off-limits.In general, diving is permitted anywhere in Norway. Exceptions are military installations or fish farms. Military areas will almost always be sign posted and shown on the map as well. The Norwegian Diving Association offers more information.
Swimming
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate in Norway is not so cold as its latitude would suggest at all.
Summers can be pleasant and warm - up north too. Opportunities for swimming are many -- in the sea, in rivers and in lakes. Though public beaches are abundant, most Norwegians prefer to swim at their favourite natural beach. Should summer be delayed, you can also swim indoors in public pools or at the larger indoor water installations that are situated several different places in the country.
Source: Visitnorway.com
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