Swimming spots in Telemark

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

This bike tour provides many opportunities for a refreshing bath.

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.

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

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

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.

Located only a short drive or ferry trip from Kragerø, Stabbestad offers beautiful nature and bathing possibilities. It`s also a great starting point for trips further into the peninsula with its beautiful scenery. This is for instance a starting point for one of the stages of the coastal path. Kragerø Resort is a central part of Stabbestad with its many facilities and the beach club down by the water attracts many summer tourists as well as residents.

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.

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.