Diving in Southern Norway
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Southern Norway's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Southern Norway, ecoregion. This region features 7 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Southern Norway has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
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Countries in Southern Norway (1)
Popular Spots in Southern Norway (7)
Frosta Port
Frosta Port is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates 63.554500, 10.696800. The maximum depth in the port reaches 8 meters, with a sandy bottom that gently slopes towards the fjord. This site is primarily utilized for training exercises. Underwater, divers can observe a variety of marine life, including crabs, flounders, starfish, jellyfish, and frogfish.
Hambåra Torpedobatteri
Hambåra Torpedobatteri offers a shore entry point adjacent to a wooden structure on the right. The dive site features a gently sloping bottom that reaches depths of up to 50 meters. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including king crabs, crabs, monkfish, wrasse, nudibranchs, and scallops. During tidal changes, currents may occur after exiting the bay, which divers should be aware of.
Holsandbukta
Holsandbukta offers a shore entry point for divers. The dive begins in shallow waters at approximately 3 meters deep, requiring a swim of about 25 meters to the west. The depth gradually descends to 15 meters and continues to a maximum depth of 50 meters. Underwater, divers can observe a variety of marine life, including crabs, starfish, flounders, and cod. The area is characterized by abundant seaweed near the entry point, contributing to the diverse underwater ecosystem.
Kalkovn Strand
Kalkovn Strand features a shore entry from a small beach. Divers can head left into the water where the bottom descends at a 45-degree angle. Be aware of a repulsive current during high tide. The site is located approximately 1 km from the port, which can result in audible sounds from passing boats and ferries. Underwater, divers can observe a variety of local marine life, including crabs, sea urchins, and various fish species. It is advisable to use a buoy for decompression.
Korsvika
Korsvika is located in the Lade district of Trondheim, accessible from the main road approximately 500 meters away. Divers enter the water from a cliff adjacent to a wooden house. Underwater, the site features a shipwreck at a depth of 15 meters. The seabed slopes gently at an angle of 60 degrees, providing a gradual descent. The area is populated with a variety of fish species, making it an interesting dive site for observing marine life.
Plura Cave
Plura Cave is the largest water-filled cave in Northern Europe, featuring notable marble formations. The cave is situated on private property, and access requires a fee of 500kr per day for infrastructure and parking. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 8 to 100 meters, with an average of 30 meters. Inside the cave, freshwater species such as Arctic char and trout can be found, along with frogs that have been observed up to 500 meters into the mountain.
Småland
Småland offers a shore entry point into the port area, where divers can access the water from a platform. The initial depth is approximately 3 meters, requiring a swim of about 25 meters west to reach a gentle slope that descends to 30 meters, with a maximum depth of 50 meters. Divers should be aware of potential underwater currents during both low and high tides. The site features a variety of marine life, including crabs, flounders, starfish, jellyfish, and frogfish. Freshwater rinsing facilities for equipment are available.