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Sjosanden — Norway
Cold-water coast

Sjosanden

Mandal, Southern Norway · 🇳🇴 Norway

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Norway's favourite white-sand beach, where the mild southern sea actually invites a swim.

The sea at Sjosanden (Mandal, Southern Norway, Norway) is typically around 17°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are June to August.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Clear and relatively mild Skagerrak water
Sand
Eight hundred metres of fine white sand, often called Norway's best beach
Swimming
Among Norway's most swimmable sea, calm and sheltered
Best time to visit
June to August
Setting
Pine-backed dunes on the edge of Mandal, one of Norway's southernmost towns
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Sjosanden: frequently asked questions

Where is Sjosanden?

Sjosanden is at Mandal, on the coast of Norway.

What is the sea temperature at Sjosanden?

In the warm season the sea at Sjosanden reaches about 17°C. Clear and relatively mild Skagerrak water.

When is the best time to visit Sjosanden?

The best time to visit Sjosanden is June to August. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Sjosanden have?

Sjosanden has eight hundred metres of fine white sand, often called Norway's best beach.

Is Sjosanden good for swimming?

Among Norway's most swimmable sea, calm and sheltered.

Photo: Tregde Ferie (CC BY 2.0) · source