Top 8 Spots for Scuba Diving in Norway

Norway is known for its majestic fjords, breathtaking scenery, and Viking history, but it also has some top-notch dive locations. There are dive locations in Norway that are appropriate for divers of every skill level. Discover historical World War II wrecks, kelp forests, and sheer drop-offs filled with marine life. It's worth putting on the drysuit to explore this underwater wonderland, even if the water may get rather chilly, ranging from below freezing in the winter to about 15 degrees Celsius in the summer.

1. Salstraumen

Salstraumen is a fantastic dive location for intrepid and experienced divers, but it's definitely not one for the weak of heart. An estimated 375 million cubic liters of water pass through the confined, shallow straight of Sastraumen every six hours, which is home to the world's strongest currents, which may reach speeds of up to 26 knots.
This current indicates that there is water with plenty of nutrients to support the rare marine life. A kelp forest is home to enormous schools of cod and coalfish, the spectacular wolf fish, nudibranchs, and anemones. This dive will never be forgotten.

2. DS Frankenwald, Gulen

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It is worthwhile to go out of your way to dive this steamship ruin, which has been an underwater wreck since 1940. Due to its location in a small fjord and practically perfect preservation, you can dive there almost every day, regardless of the weather. Although it can get rather gloomy at its depth of about 40 meters in the frigid water, the vision is excellent. Only certified deep divers with expertise should try this dive because of this.

3. MS Seattle, Kristiansand

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The most well-known wreck dive in Norway is this one, which is another wreck dive of a German cargo ship destroyed in 1945. It can be penetrated because it is over 140 meters long and in good shape, but only divers with expertise and credentials should do so. Two Danish divers tragically perished at this wreck in 2010, most likely as a result of one of the superstructures collapsing on top of them.

4. Dornier, Narvik

The Dornier wreck is at Narvik, a well-known wreck diving location in northern Norway. Divers can examine various World War II vessels and freighters that were sunk in this area. Actually, the Dornier was a German seaplane that went down in 1945. Its nose and one wing are still in fair shape at a depth of 36 meters, but the rest is just a shadowy skeleton on the muddy seafloor.
This particular wreck dive is special since divers can view all the controls and equipment in the cockpit. This dive is only suitable for expert or experienced divers due to the depth and potential currents and winds.

5. Hottane, Møre

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Sandy bottoms, rocky shorelines, and a kelp forest make up this beautiful natural dive site in Møre, where divers can see a wide variety of marine life. Additionally, there are drop-offs that can be explored that reach a depth of about 30 meters.

6. Skarberget

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This dive location is well-known for night diving or wall dives and is located close to Tysfjord in northern Norway. It seems as though you are exploring a mountain underwater because of the incredibly steep wall that has overhangs and cracks. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of orcas looking for herring at this beautiful location.

7. Lofoten Archipelago

Diverse dive sites can be found in the Lofoten Islands, including the aforementioned Skarberget. This archipelago is really diverse, so there's a strong possibility you'll see sea urchins, crustaceans, and starfish. Keep an eye out for the stunning Atlantic puffin that calls these islands home on the surface. A wide variety of marine life may be seen here, making it an excellent place for night diving as well.

8. Lake Lygnstøylvatnet

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