Active holiday and outdoor experiences
Southern Norway offers action-packed river rafting, climbing, and skiing in the Setesdal mountains, experiences in Raet national park, fishing, diving and surfing at Lista.
Suggested activities
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Fishing in Southern Norway
The Skagerrak coast in Southern Norway offers ample opportunities for deep-sea fishing and the rivers are famous for the wild salmon.
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Hiking in Southern Norway
Southern Norway offers numerous hiking possibilities, from the mountains of Setesdal and Sirdal to picturesque coastal paths by the sea.
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Explore the archipelago in Southern Norway
Explore the coastline in Southern Norway by boat, car or bike. Visit the outports by a local ferry and explore the secluded beaches and archipelago.
Activity companies in southernmost Norway
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"Via Ferrata" is Italian for iron road. This is a climbing route where you are secured to the rock by means of…
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Valle"Via Ferrata" is Italian for iron road. This is a climbing route where you are secured to the rock by means of…
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Overlooking the Brokke Alpine Centre, Mt. Løefjell has been popular among climbers for many years. It is…
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ValleOverlooking the Brokke Alpine Centre, Mt. Løefjell has been popular among climbers for many years. It is…
Why Southern Norway?
If you are looking for outdoor activities where one day you could be surfing on the coast and within one-hour driving, you could be high up a mountain climbing or trying via Ferrata. Southern Norway is the choice for you.
No fuss, minimal travel, serious action, and outdoor experiences!
Action Belt 1:
Follows the coastline from Lista to Arendal where Surfing, Stand up Paddling, Windsurfing, Diving are available options.
Action Belt 2:
Goes inland into Setesdal where river rafting, climbing, Via Ferrata, canoeing and even river surfing are available options.
More activities in southernmost Norway
The salmon staircase iat Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen, consist of concrete stairs built into a 220…
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LyngdalThe salmon staircase iat Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen, consist of concrete stairs built into a 220…
Located at Furestøyl, along the road to Suleskar/Stavanger.The distance from highway 9 through Setesdal…
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ValleLocated at Furestøyl, along the road to Suleskar/Stavanger.The distance from highway 9 through Setesdal…
Løefjell (934 m.a.s.l.) is one of four summits surrounding Brokke. It offers a spectacular view of…
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ValleLøefjell (934 m.a.s.l.) is one of four summits surrounding Brokke. It offers a spectacular view of…
Sirdal is a paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts with its 200 km groomed and marked winter trails.
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SirdalSirdal is a paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts with its 200 km groomed and marked winter trails.
Sirdal offers varied and beautiful hiking trails, perfect for shorter day trips as well as overnight stays in…
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SirdalSirdal offers varied and beautiful hiking trails, perfect for shorter day trips as well as overnight stays in…
Hiking from cabin to cabin in Setesdalsheiene is a popular activity in Southern Norway. Experience the…
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KristiansandHiking from cabin to cabin in Setesdalsheiene is a popular activity in Southern Norway. Experience the…
Kayaking in Southern Norway
Get up close and personal with the coastline of Southern Norway. Rent kayaks or a canoe and explore on your own or use one of the adventure companies for guided trips.
Hiking in Southern Norway
One of the most accessible activities in Southern Norway is hiking. The seaside trails are beautiful and easy to do, while the mountain summits in Sirdal, Åmli and Hovden provide a variety of difficult levels with their marked hiking trails.
Skiing
Skiing is a winter activity in Southern Norway. The season starts in December, and ends in April. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are all available, and the lit up trails along the coast are popular in winter.
Rafting
Are you an adventure-seeker? Or are you looking for a fun activity for the entire family? Rafting may be just the thing for you, and the rivers in Southern Norway are perfect for safe and fun water sport.
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Climbing in Southern Norway
As well as exciting and accessible mountains and crags, the southernmost Norway also has an excellent climate for climbing. Kristiansand in particular have many crags close to the city centre.
Raet National Park
Raet is Southern Norway’s national park. Raet National Park extends from Grimstad, through Arendal and on to Lyngør in Tvedestrand. The park was created in 2016 to protect this special natural area.
Alpine skiing in Setesdal
Choose between numerous pistes of varying difficulty, check out the terrain parks and the floodlit pistes. There are also great opportunities for free boarding, some through the forest.
Activities in Evje
The Evje area offers activities like rafting, climbing, safaris and trekking, and also attractions like a mineral park with child-friendly activities.
Sirdal
Characterised by high peaks and scenic lakes, Sirdal is a picturesque mountain region in south-western Norway that offers year-round nature adventures.
Cross-country
Hovden boasts 170 kilometres of cross-country trails which are daily groomed during the season. From sheltered trails in the forest to the open country, you are guaranteed to find your favourite! We have trails for young children and beginners, and for those of you who want to experience the wide mountain expanses. The trails are groomed for classic as well as skate skiing.
Cycle tours in Southern Norway
Explore Southern Norway’s coast, charming towns and villages and stunning mountains and moorland on a bike. Here, you will find information on cycle routes, cycle hire and mountain biking in Southern Norway.
Climbing in Setesdal
With more than 500 climbing routes this area is an eldorado for climbers. Solid granite with excellent friction makes climbing here an unforgettable adventure. Several of the routes have recently been equipped with stainless steel bolts and the belay stances have bolted chain protection. For inexperienced climbers we recommend the new via ferrata.
Hiking in Setesdal
Throughout the valley there are excellent opportunities for walking and hiking. From Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, amazing viewpoints await you. In addition to the short round trips, there are several hiking routes connecting the various cabins of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT).
Via Ferrata in Setesdal
“Via ferrata” is Italian for iron road. This is a climbing route where you are secured to the rock by means of a steel cable. There are also iron rungs in the steepest sections, making the ascent safe and relatively simple. In Valle you will find three different alternatives; Straumsfjell, Løefjell and Nomelandsfjell.
Coastal sea trout fishing in Southern Norway
The migratory brown trout or more widely known as the European sea trout is a great prize amongst many fishers. What is quite unique with this fish, is that along the Southern Norwegian coast, the sea trout can be fished not only free for all ages but also all year round.
Lista Lighthouse - a birdwatcher’s paradise
Lista Lighthouse in Southern Norway offers stunning coastal scenery and magnificent cultural landscapes. It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Biking holiday along the Norwegian Riviera
Experience Southern Norway's white coastal towns by bike. This route takes you from Risør to Lillesand and Kristiansand.

Kote Null Tvedestrand

Havrafting Sør
Getting here and around
Getting to Southern Norway and around
Kristiansand is the communications centre in Southern Norway. It has extensive train, bus, ferry and plane links with the rest of Norway and abroad.
Round trips in Southern Norway
Take a drive along the North Sea Road, explore the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, and enjoy southern culture in the many villages along the coast.
Getting to Setesdal and around
Setesdal stretches from Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, a total of 147 kilometres. The RV9, starting in Kristiansand, runs through the entire valley. Setesdal is also an ideal starting point for day trips in this part of Southern Norway.