Diving Norway

"Saltstraumen is home to one of the world's strongest tidal currents, where the water can move at speeds of up to 20 knots or about 10 meters per second!"
Kathryn Curzon

"It is the strongest tidal current in the world. Up to 400 million m³ (tonnes) of seawater forces its way through a 3 km long and 150 m wide strait every six hours, with water speeds reaching 22 knots (about 40 km/h)"
Frank Alvegg

"The worlds fiercest maelstrom. Best adrenalin kick ever. But beware - with the tide this is only for people with experience! Between the tide it's still a thrill. Diving in cold waters Norway, Iceland, etc is underated since fewer people do this - but it is extremely rewarding. "
Tommy Pedersen,

"One of The world's top ten National Geographic say, and I for one believe them. In terms of nature and extreme diving this is the place. "
Rolf-Arne Nicolaisen, Saltströmmen Dive Guide

Tide at Saltströmmen by Htoyryla, (CC BY 3.0)

"More extreme (than Saltströmmen), and in some parts more spectacular, in the terms of fauna and animal life "
Rolf-Arne Nicolaisen

Four hours drive north of Saltströmmen. There are over 30 wrecks here, sunk during the second world war.

"Wreck heaven. Plenty from second world war. "
Frank Alvegg

During summer whales visit the Lofoten Isles, which are above the arctic circle.

"Immerse yourself in the Arctic waters of Reine, a picture-perfect fishing village in the Lofoten archipelago. This destination is stunning – think towering peaks and bright blue waters – and offers wreck diving and Arctic snorkelling in the midnight sun. Summer has the best conditions to explore Reine’s waters, with water temperatures ranging from 7°C to 12°C, though winter turns this destination into a snow-dusted wonderland."
Kathryn Curzon, 2024

This German steamship ran aground in 1940. No lives were lost as the crew were rescued by a local fisherman. The ship lies between 24 and 40 meters, but the upright masts reach to within 5 m of the surface. As well as a very interesting wreck, you will see the captains's bath with large pollock swimming around.

"Descend into the depths of Sognefjord to discover one of the world's best wreck dives, the DS Frankenwald. This 122-meter-long German freighter sank in 1940 and is in remarkably good condition, with upright masts, steering gear, and easy access to the interior. Considered to be Norway’s most beautiful shipwreck, the DS Frankenwald has enough features to warrant multiple dives there."
Kathryn Curzon, 2024

"If you're an experienced cave diver in search of a new adventure, delve into the heart of Norway’s subterranean world at Pluragrotta Caves. This 3-kilometer-long underwater cave system is the deepest cave in Northern Europe. It has spectacular marble formations created over millions of years and attracts cave divers from around the world."
Kathryn Curzon

Dive with leopard seals, penguins and even snorkel with orcas between October and February. The M/S Sula is an ex fishing boat which now specialises in liveaboard trips for divers. There are six crew members and a maximum of twelve guests.
Find out more...

Gulen Dive Resort
Nyborg
Tel: +47 57 78 40 20
orjan@gulendiveresort.com

"We welcome you to one of Norway's best diving resorts. Welcome to Norway at its best!"
Ørjan Sandnes, Gulen Dive Resort

Photo credit: Gulen Dive Resort

Notveien 17
8013 Bodø
Norway
Tel: +47 75525293
E-mail: mail@bododykkesenter.no

Atlanterhavsveien
N-6494 Vevang
Norway
Tel: (+47) 71 29 81 74
e-mail: post@stromsholmen.no

Dvergsnesv. 571
4639 Kristiansand
Tel: +47 91628525
E-mail: oneocean@oneocean.no

8373 Ballstad
Skarsjyveien 67
phone: +47 40051852
booking@lofoten-diving.com

Vollen marina
Slemmestadveien 416
1390 Vollen
Tel: 678 01 212
Info@ofds.no

Vikaveien 29, 4817 His
Tel: 678 01 212
post@agderdykkersenter.no

Damsgårdsveien 113
Bergen
Tel: +47 56 11 47 00
nemo@nemo.no

Ripnesveien 48
8056 Saltstraumen
Norway
Tel: +47 922 60 560
fredric@nordogne.no