Find your perfect swimming spot in Telemark – from sun-warmed coastal rocks and sandy beaches to peaceful lakes and refreshing rivers. Everything is set for either active or lazy summer days by the water.

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Discover swimming spots in Telemark

Find your favorite swimming spot in Telemark – from coastal beaches and smooth sea rocks to serene lakes and winding rivers.
Bø Sommarland Waterpark
3.0

Bø Sommarland Waterpark

Scandinavia's largest waterpark, Bø Sommarland, is one of Telemark's most visited attractions with more than 20 different pools and slides.

Steintjønnvegen 2, 3800 Bø i Telemark

Hydrostranda - Bamble

Hydrostranda - Bamble

Lovely place along the Telemark coast. Sandy beaches and nice hiking areas.

3960 Stathelle

Rognstranda Camping
3.7

Rognstranda Camping

Rognstranda Camping is idyllically located by the sea in the heart of the Rognsfjord on the Telemark coast with one of Norway's finest beaches and boulders.

Rognsvn. 146, 3960 Stathelle

The Coastal Path - Bamble

The Coastal Path - Bamble

The Bamble coastal path starts at the library in Stathelle and finishes at Fossing in Krageø, covering a stretch of approx, 62 km.

3960 Stathelle

Potholes
4.3

Potholes

Natural water park in Nissedal: Spectacular potholes, slides, and clear pools. Perfect for swimming, photos, and a great summer experience in Telemark.

3854 Nissedal

Hullvann at Helle

Hullvann at Helle

There are 190 freshwater lakes within the municipal boundaries. As an example try Hullvann at Gofjeld. This is a nice place for both svimming and paddling. Hullvann is a few minutes drive from Helle center (Coop Extra) in the direction E18 and Dørdal.

3790 Helle

Slerva

Slerva

Nice bathing spot at the Helle Fjord with a lawn, sandy beach and polished rocks.

Fossingveien, 3790 Helle

Håøya, Porsgrunn

Håøya, Porsgrunn

Håøya Nature Reserve (Porsgrunn): Enjoy Paradisbukta sand beach, Storefjell views, and camping opportunities. Accessible via footbridge.

3947 Langangen

Islets - Rauane / rødskjær

Islets - Rauane / rødskjær

Spend a night under the open sky at Rauane or Rødskjær in the Kragerø archipelago. These islets are also nice for having a bath in the sea.

3770 Kragerø

Lovisenberg and Valberg

Lovisenberg and Valberg

Lovisenberg & Valberg are located on the peninsula Langtangen. Here you´ll find a large terrain for hiking, amazing views and idyllic places for swimming.

Torvgata 1, 3770 Kragerø

Sildevika

Sildevika

Sildevika is located just 10 km from Porsgrunn town. Here you can enjoy outdoor life while camping, swimming, paddling and fishing.

3949 Porsgrunn

Vaskarstrondi beach

Vaskarstrondi beach

Vaskarstrondi is a nice beach for locals and for tourists who are visiting Vrådal with a shallow sandy beach, picnic tables and playground.

Vråliosvegen 72, 3853 Vrådal

Baderunden (Lunde-Vrangfoss-Lunde)

Baderunden (Lunde-Vrangfoss-Lunde)

This bike tour provides many opportunities for a refreshing bath.

Slusevegen 36, 3825 Lunde

Kongens Dam

Kongens Dam

Kongens Dam is a very popular bathing area for the whole family.

3965 Herre

Gunnarsholmen Fortress / Bathing spot

Gunnarsholmen Fortress / Bathing spot

Gunnarsholmen is located a just short walk from the town center and was originally an old coastal fort which protected Kragerø in the 18th and 19th century when warships and pirates threatened the city.  Today it is an open area with a nice sand beach and a salt water swimmingpool for kids.

3770 Kragerø

Elvik beach

Elvik beach

An hidden "pearl" in Bamble!

Elvikveien, 3967 Stathelle

Vestre Stabbestad bathing area

Vestre Stabbestad bathing area

Pack Your picnic basket and enjoy delicious summer days here. Dive into the water from the quay area, or stroll into it from the sandy beach, and afterwards let the sun dry you while relaxing on the big and beautiful lawn.

stabbestad, 3788 Stabbestad

Telnessanden beach

Telnessanden beach

Telnessanden is considered to be the best bathing beach in Seljord, and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in Norway as well.

Garvikstrondi 920, 3840 Seljord

Lake Follsjø

Lake Follsjø

Lake Follsjø is a popular area among Notoddens residents, and for new visitors it is a rare treat.

3691 Gransherad

Røyrodden, Treungen

Røyrodden, Treungen

Discover Røyrodden in Treungen! A family-friendly 5 km hike with beaches at Lake Nisser, 1,000-year-old oak trees, and historic Viking burial mounds.

Årak, 3855 Treungen

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