Magical Southern Norway - Your adventure starts here!

Southern Norway is bursting with great experiences for those seeking an active holiday! Here you’ll find a variety of experiences and exciting destinations, whether you enjoy calm activities like cycling, fishing, or hiking, or want experiences that will get your adrenaline pumping, like rafting, climbing, or rappelling!

Join the adventure and be inspired!

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Photo: Daniel Willandsen

You can see exciting experiences on the map below! Explore all the amazing activities and adventures Southern Norway has to offer, from climbing and kayaking to moose safaris and bike tours – everything is just a click away. Check out the map to find your next big adventure!

Plan your trip to Southern Norway

We start our journey in Tvedestrand, more specifically in Gjeving. Here, we check in at the newly renovated Hotel Lyngørporten, which offers accommodation in charming Southern Norwegian houses/apartments. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar, and an outdoor dining area with magnificent views of the sea. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.

In collaboration with the adventure company Kote Null, Hotel Lyngørporten offers exciting water activities. Whether it's freediving, renting small boats, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), or kayaking, you'll have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the water. Get ready to dive into the beautiful sea and embrace the adventures that await along the coastline of Southern Norway!

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Photo: Gjermund Glesnes

Next, we continue to Tromøya outside Arendal. Here we have plenty of activities to choose from! TrollAktiv Hove is an exciting outdoor park with a climbing park, escape room, stand-up paddleboarding, sea kayaking, and laser tag.

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From Arendal, we continue our journey to Evje, specifically TrollAktiv Evje. TrollAktiv Evje offers outdoor activities such as rafting, family rafting, climbing park, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), paintball, laser tag, archery, pump track, mountain biking, climbing wall/tower, riverboarding, kayak courses, canoe rental, bike rental, pump track, and mountain biking. We also tried their adventure pass, where we got to experience several exciting activities at a reasonable price.

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We continue our journey up Setesdal and make a stop at Valle Via Ferrata. Here, we enjoy spectacular views from Nomelandsfjell (Nomelands Mountain).

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As we approach Kristiansand, we make a stop at Juvet Bungy where we had one of the most exhilarating moments of our lives, jumping off a bridge with a bungee cord, 57 meters above the spectacular gorge. The sense of accomplishment we felt afterwards was truly incredible, and we had the opportunity to purchase a video of the jump. We can't wait to show it to our friends and family when we get back home!

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At Aquarama, we tried out the surf wave, which really got our adrenaline pumping! Here, you can also enjoy several other water activities and have fun.

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In the climbing park Høyt og Lavt, we have the freedom to unleash ourselves with over 20 ziplines, various climbing courses, and other activities that make our adrenaline rush even more!

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We also wanted to experience the archipelago, and the Blått Center offers speed sightseeing. It's the perfect way for adrenaline junkies to experience the archipelago!

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We continue our journey to Bjelland and Adventure Norway. Here we get to try kayaking, but they also offer activities such as rafting, via ferrata, paintball, canoeing, moose safari, and much more!

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Photo: Leiv Arne Åkset @Adventure Norway

From Bjelland, we continue our journey to Lista, where we find the most epic waves in the area! Here, we can try both surfing and windsurfing. We stay at the idyllic Lomsesanden Camping, where we enjoy cozy bonfires on the beach in front of our glamping tent.

We have truly felt the adrenaline rush on this trip to the Southern coast, and we return home with lots of energy and wonderful memories in our luggage!

Lista surfing .
Photo: Reinhartsen media

We end the trip in beautiful Sirdal with an action-packed experience at Sirdal Husky Farm! The exciting ride with the huskies as well as the beautiful farm with sauna made the stay complete.

We have really felt the adrenaline rush on this southern holiday, and we return home with lots of energy and good memories in our luggage!

Sirdal Husky Farm .
Photo: Melanie Toebbe/Sirdal Husky Farm

Bortelid – Mountain Adventures from Spring to Autumn

When the snow melts, the mountains come alive at Bortelid. With breathtaking nature, a variety of activities, and accommodation options, this is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy the mountains during the warmer months.

Whether you enjoy reaching summits or prefer peaceful walks, Bortelid offers beautiful marked trails for both hiking and biking. Explore the high mountain terrain, go for a paddle on idyllic mountain lakes, or try your luck fishing.

For those who enjoy fun and games, we have an 18-hole disc golf course, mini golf, nature trails, and a roller ski track for year-round training. During most holiday periods, organized activities are often available for sign-up.

Need a place to stay? We offer apartments close to nature. And starting in 2025, Bortelid will feature a brand-new town center with a larger grocery store, café, and rental units – perfect for a comfortable mountain getaway.

Plan your visit to Bortelid in spring, summer, or autumn, and experience the mountains at their finest!

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Photo: Rikke Grundetjern