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Southern Norway - Agder and Telemark (Sørlandet)

Walking in the fresh forest or mountain air or a stroll along the coast, fishing, cycling, or sailing on the fjords; or something a bit more energetic - whitewater rafting or rock climbing. There really is something for everyone. And I didn't even mention the skiing! A holiday in Southern Norway has something to offer everyone.

From self catering cabins/cottages to luxury hotels, Southern Norway has a good variety of accommodation to suit all budgets. There are also many campsites and caravan parks.

The region of Southern Norway Sørlandet is situated on the southern tip of Norway making it easy to get to from the main Oslo airports, just over a two hour drive along the E18 from Oslo Torp Airport at Sandefjord. This small and very efficient airport is served by regular flights from the uk - ideal for anyone looking for a bargain break as it is not unheard of to be able to pick up flight for £15 including taxes.

The geography of Southern Norway is extremely varied and ranges from coastal Islands, coves and archipelagos to high mountains . From the Skagerak the area stretches 250 kilometres north to Hoveden and the Hadanger plateau. Several major rivers traverse the county from North to South. Most with very difficult names to remember in English. All with great fishing possibilities for trout, arctic char, sea trout, salmon, whitefish, pike, eels and perch.

The coast has hundreds of islands with excellent opportunities for boating and fishing. Small-secluded beaches lie on islands only accessible by boat. In the region between the coastal zone and the high mountains is a broad-forested zone, where rivers and lakes give fantastic opportunities for adventure in all seasons, each with a different experience.