You'll come across many nice areas for swimming, whether you're on a road trip in Valdres, hiking or cycling. We therefore recommend that you always bring a towel and swim wear in your day pack during warm sunny summer days.
Nes i Ådal
Exit E16 about 200 m South of the Shell 7-Eleven gas station at Nes. Long sandy beaches.
Lundebrua (River Etna)
4 km south of Bruflat on road nr. 251 (handicap toilet).
River Begna, Sør-Aurdal municipality
Several nice spots, i.e. right below Fossen Kro in Bagn and at Morudstranda Kolonicamping.
Aurdalsfjorden, Aurdal
· Beach at Aurdal Fjordcamping. Kiosk, WC and boat/canoe hire.
· The bridge at Sundvollen, deep and some current, suitable for svimmers. You can jump from the bridge or swim in the small bay nearby. Exit E16 in Aurdal towards Vestringsbygda.
Leira Camping, Leira
Nice sandy beach with facilities and activities. Boat hire. Shallow and child friendly. Swimming from rocky cliffs on the island (over the pedestrian bridge). Jump tower at the beach on the other side of the camp ground.
Vesleøya, Fagernes
On the small island behind Thon Hotel Fagernes, accessible via pedestrian bridge.
Storøya, Fagernes
Beach at Fagernes Camping with a jump tower and boat hire.
Furustrand friluftsområde, Heggenes
Swimming area with toilet, kiosk and canoe/kayak hire.
Fleinsendin
Small sandy beaches along the north-eastern shoreline. Drive on the Slettefjellveien road (toll) towards Ole. Marked trail from Sleipestølen.
Heimre Fagerdalstjern
Shallow pebble beach at the south-eastern shore. From Fagerstrand parking take the path towards Synshorn (some steep parts) and continue north-westwards into the Fagerdalen Valley.
Bryggjenøbbe, Røn
Small, sandy beach below Fossheim Skysstasjon.
Rensenn v/Panoramavegen
Along the panoramic route between Vaset and Nøsen at 1000 m.a.s.l. Toilet and picnic area. Sandy beach, shallow and child friendly.
Storfjorden, Nøsen
Swimming area with toilet and boat hire.
Laglim friområde
Small lake, follow the signs from the small road between Høre and Hensåsen.
Hemsing bru
Near the Hemsing bridge, along the E16 between Øylo and Kvam. Handicap friendly.
Bøflaten Camping, Vangsmjøse
Pebble beach with handicap friendly pier and activities.
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