Swimming Spots in Bø, Midt-Telemark and Nome
Nature hides many secrets. On this page, we share some carefully selected swimming spots in Bø, Fruit Village, Lunde and Ulefoss with you. Swimming is a wonderful summer activity, but can also be fantastic in winter, especially when combined with a visit to a sauna.
Feel free to explore on your own and find your own hidden bathing gem in one of the country's warmest and sunniest areas. Read more about the different bathing spots below!
Swimming Spots in Bø
Lifjell
Sandy beach next to the car park at Lifjell (Jønnbu). Floating pier and seating on the beach. Walking distance to Lifjellstua for food, drink and accommodation.
📍Adress: Lifjellvegen 951, 3804 Bø i Telemark
Beverøya Camping
Sandy beach along the Bø river and large swimming ponds. Sun lounges, playground and short distance to kiosk and toilet facilities.
📍Adress: Gvarvvegen 80, 3800 Bø i Telemark
Bøelva
Hanging bridge in Øvrebø. Municipal bathing area, car park.
📍Address: Approx. 5.5 km from Bø in the direction of Seljord
Bø Sommarland
Scandinavia's largest water park, with activities for the whole family. Have you planned your summer holiday?
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📍Adress: Steintjønnvegen 2, 3800 Bø i Telemark
Gullbring Kulturhus
Indoor pool with children's pool, diving tower and sauna.
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📍Adress: Gullbringvegen 34, 3800 Bø i Telemark
Telnessanden Outdoor Area
One of Telemark's largest beaches, an idyll for families with children. Large open spaces in forest and mountain terrain, boat hire. Private car park and sanitary facilities for day guests.
👉 Read more about Telnessanden Outdoor Area
📍Adress: Garvikstrondi 920, 3840 Seljord
Venetjønn
At Gygrestolen - the reward for walking 6 km in steep terrain.
📍Adress: Gygrestolen området
Swimming Spots in Fruit Village, Gvarv
Patmos Sculpture Park
Tranquility and art experiences. The area is accessible for wheelchair users and prams.
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📍Address: The sculpture park is located at Norsjø by Akkerhaugen, but instead of driving down to the campsite from the main road, turn right immediately and follow the road down to the park.
Lystang Camping
Small bathing beach with kayak and canoe hire, boat and fishing licence sales. Gazebo and fire pit.
📍Adress: Sauheradvegen 1344, 3683 Notodden
First Camp Nørsjø
Wakeboard and water ski cable park, canoe, SUP board and pedal boat hire. Restaurant and kiosk.
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📍Adress: Liagrendvegen 71, 3812 Akkerhaugen
Swimming Spots in Lunde
Norheimstjønna
Located between Lunde and Bø. Nice bathing area/beach with floating pier. Toilet and rubbish bin on site.
📍Adress: Norheimstjønna, Lunde
Skoeelva
Arrival by kayak or canoe. The river meanders through the landscape and the dense vegetation creates an exotic jungle feeling. Bring your swimwear, as there are several small bathing spots along the river where you can easily go ashore by canoe or kayak.
📍Adress: Skoeelva, Lunde
Kåsatangen
Kåsatangen is beautifully situated at the end of Langen in Landsmarka. Here you'll find a large, open grassy area that's perfect for camping, as well as great opportunities for swimming and fishing.
📍Adress: Landsmarkavegen, Lunde
Nomestranda
Swimming and outdoor area located midway between Ulefoss and Lunde. Nice beach/lawn with access to toilet, lifebuoy and rubbish rack.
📍Adress: Harpåsvegen, Lunde/Ulefoss
Swimming Spots in Ulefoss
Nomestranda
Swimming and outdoor area located midway between Ulefoss and Lunde. Nice beach/lawn with access to toilet, lifebuoy and rubbish rack.
📍Adress: Harpåsvegen, Lunde/Ulefoss
Torsnes
Located 1.6 km from Ulefoss town centre. Bathing area with diving tower. Torsnes guest harbour close by. Here you will find beautiful beaches, Torsnes and Sagmuggstranda. Both have shallow water and sandy bottoms, making them ideal for families with children.
Ulefoss Guest Harbour
Located just 300 metres from Ulefoss town centre. Idyllic gem with its own beach, facilities such as toilets and showers. Outdoor café selling food and drink.
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📍Adress: Bryggevegen, 3830 Ulefoss
Ulefoss Bathing Park
Ulefoss Badepark is located right by the Ulefoss Bridge along Riksvei 36, and is completely free to use. The area of Norsjø where the facility is located is so shallow that you can almost wade right out.
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📍Adress: Øravegen, 3830 Ulefoss
Kalvodde Outdoor Area
Located midway between Ulefoss and Gvarv below RV 36. The site has a fine sandy beach, as well as a toilet (outhouse) and rubbish rack. Great for families with young children. There are several swimming opportunities at the site, but it is best suited to older children/adults due to generally more difficult access and pebbles/shallow water.
📍Adress: Kalvodde Outdoor Area, Ulefoss
Tvara
A popular small pond with a diving tower, located 4-5 kilometres from Ulefoss guest pier. The place is known for good bathing temperatures, but is not considered child-friendly.
📍Adress: Cappelens veg, 3830 Ulefoss
Water Quality
Control of bathing water quality is carried out by the individual municipality. If you are in doubt about whether you should bathe, contact your local health and environmental authority for more information.
Water Temperature
We recommend yr.no's service where everyone can report bathing water temperatures.
