10 Beaches in Southern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss

July 13, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Called Sørlandet, Norway's South Coast is known for its rocky coastline, its whitewashed houses and its idyllic archipelago. This warmest area in the country draws many resdents for a summer holiday. Kristiansand, the biggest city here and fifth-largest in all of Norway, has many lovely beaches, a very good zoo (Norway's most visited attraction) and a number of historic buildings. These date from the period of the city's 17th-century founding and are located in Posebyen, the old town area.
Restaurants in Southern Norway

1. Randoya

Dronningens gate 2, Kristiansand 4610 Norway +47 958 51 111 [email protected]
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Randoya

ostre Randoya (previously Randoya Fort) is a magnificent recreation area with smooth rocks ideal for sunbathing, a sheltered bay and excellent paths for walking (some suitable for wheelchairs). Summer café. To get there, take the bathing boat from Kristiansand, from July 6 to August 9.

2. Paradisbukta

Kristiansand 4633 Norway
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3. Grimstad's Archipelago

Storgaten 1a, Grimstad 4876 Norway http://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/sorlandet/grimstad
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Grimstad's Archipelago

What is a smooth rocky shore? Cliffs and sandy beaches are very common, but the polished rocky shores are unique to Norway – almost. They do exist in other places, but not many. Stretches of such rock formations can be found from the Swedish west coast and up to Stockholm’s archipelago, and also in Greenland, Scotland, Alaska and possibly New Zealand. The rest of the world, however, does not have anything resembling these beautiful shores we associate with Southern Norway and the Oslo Fjord. The reason is that not many areas fulfil the two conditions required for such polished, smooth rocks to be formed. High-grade metamorphic rock such as gneiss or granite is required, and this coarse-grained formation must have been scoured and rubbed smooth by a thick layer of ice. As old as time itself! The Norwegian rocky shores originated long before the ice arrived - maybe as much as a billion years. Formation started 1.8 billion years ago and ended 1200 million years later. The time-span is almost incomprehensible! When the ice retreated for the last time, the rocky shores were given a last finish and took their current shape. This is only 10 000 years ago. Since then, the land has risen as much as 200 metres in some areas. Hence, the rocky shorescurrently lining the water’s edge were far below sea level and a thousand metres or more under the ice when they were formed. As the ice moved, masses of sand, gravel and stone were pushed in front and below. These deposits were pressed down and rubbed against the bedrock with immense force. This was how Norway’s rocky shores were formed. Soft elements were scoured away, and the hard rock was left polished, smooth and rounded. In several areas, characteristic scour lines are still evident, and some cracks in the actual bedrock can also be seen.

4. Sjosanden

Furulunden 1, Mandal 4514 Norway +47 38 27 83 00
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Sjosanden

Reviewed By Travellerall0ver - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Fantastic sandy long stunning beach! Camping and cabin rentals available. Great outdoor areas. Good for various sea boards.

5. Groos Recreation Ground

Groos, Grimstad 4879 Norway
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Groos Recreation Ground

Ideal for outings, and within easy reach of town centre - by foot or by bike. With its sandy beaches, shallow waters, play area, beach volleyball pitch, rocky shore, summer restaurant and ample parking. Groos is everyone’s favourite.

6. Marivold Recreation Ground

Marivold, Grimstad 4885 Norway
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Marivold Recreation Ground

Marivold offers sandy beaches, a rocky shoreline and ample parking for day visitors. Wildlife area abundant in orchids. Tarmac path to the sea. This is also where Marivold Resort is located, offering camping facilities and cabin rental, as well as a shop and restaurant during the summer season.

7. Hamresanden

Kristiansand 4656 Norway
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8. Gronnes Sjobad

Gronnes, Flekkefjord 4400 Norway +47 38 32 80 81 [email protected]
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Gronnes Sjobad

Grønnes beach is located just a short walk from Flekkefjord city centre. At Grønnes beach you can find a sand-beach, a big grass area, picknick tables, a beach volleyball court and a 5 and 3 meter diving board. Historically this was used as a defensive point and there still canons here which were installed during the Napoleon war in 1807.

9. Kyststien Lista fyr

Toppveien 10, Farsund 4563 Norway
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10. S.N. Hansen's Park

Strangata, Lillesand 4790 Norway +47 993 61 500

A nice little sandy beach with a playground in Lillesand Havn.

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