Places to swim

Miles of sandy beaches, a seawater pool on the edge of the ocean, or a sheltered bay? In Sola, there are plenty of swimming options.

Sola beach
Faciliteiten: kiosk and toilets
Find Sola beach on Google Maps

Rege Beach
Find Rege beach on Google Maps

Ormen Lange at Sørnesvågen
Facilities: Childrens playground, beach volleyball court, football field, facilitated barbecue and seating
Find Ormen Lange in Google Maps

Hellestø beach
Facilities: Toilets
Find Hellestø beach in Google Maps

Vigdel beach
Facilities: Toilets
Find Vigdel beach in Google Maps

Ølberg beach
Facilities: Kiosk, restaurant, playground, beach volleyball court and camping
Find Ølberg beach in Google Maps

Loeneset at Grannes
Find Loeneset in Google Maps

Hestholmen in Risavika
Faciliteiten: Fire hut, Arranged barbecue and seating
Locate Hestholmen in Google Maps

The seawater pool at Myklebust in Tananger
Facilities: Toilets
Find the sea bath on Google Maps

Jassund bathing area
Find Jåsund on Google Maps

Tananger Inner Harbor
Faciliteiten: Hotel nearby
Find Tananger inner harbor on Google Maps


Find your favorite beach

On beautiful summer days, the beaches in Sola offer shallow waters, warm sand between your toes, and a breeze in your hair. Sola Beach has previously been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Continue south to discover even more beaches: Regestranta, Ølbergstrand, Vigdelstrand, and Hellestøstrand. Find your favourite beach and relax while enjoying the sun and the sea. All beaches have parking facilities.

Swim all year around

For some people, the bathing season never ends. Enthusiastic bathers venturing into thewaves on a cold winter day are no longer a rare sight on the beaches in Sola. Year-round swimming has become increasingly popular. Also, at Tananger harbor, there are facilities for year-round bathing. At the sauna boat by Hummeren Hotel, you can enjoy the combination of a warm wood-fired sauna and a refreshing dip in the sea. Remember that you need to reserve the sauna boat.

Learn more and reserve the Sauna Boat (hummeren.no).

Guinness World Record in Grand Winter Bathing

On 14 December 2024, the Norwegian record in Grand Winter Bathing was set at Ølberg beach by 2500 bathers. On December 13, 2025, an attempt is to be made for the Guinness World Record in grand winter bathing at the same location. The event is free and open for anyone to participate in.

Read more about the Guinness World Record in Grand Winter Bathing (Facebook)

The seawater pool at Myklebust

You'll hardly find a more delightful swimming spot than the seawater pool at Myklebust in Tananger. Built in 2015, the sea bath has been in use during the summer seasons since then. Fresh seawater circulates through the pool. It has been designed with minimal intervention in nature and seamlessly harmonizes with the surrounding coastal landscape. The pool has a soft sandy bottom, providing a pleasant swimming experience.

If you prefer less sand and calmer waters, you can find yourself a delightful spot along Hafrsfjord. Ormen Lange is a beloved and family-friendly spot and a good place to swim. Enjoy soft grassy areas, a playground, a sand volleyball court, and facilities for grilling and seating.


Learn more about the seawater pool at Myklebust.

Photo: Elisabeth Tønnesen and Gry Isabel Sannes.

Photo of Ølbergstrand
No items found.

More possibilities