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Solastranden — Norway
Cold-water coast

Solastranden

Jæren, Rogaland · 🇳🇴 Norway

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A long, flat sweep of pale sand near Stavanger — one of Norway's most popular beaches for swimming, surfing and kite-flying.

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Sea temperature
~16°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clean green North Sea
Sand
Nearly three kilometres of flat pale sand — one of Norway's longest beaches
Swimming
Bracing but hugely popular in summer, with a long shallow shelf
Surf
Steady windswell — a Jæren surf and kite beach
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Marram dunes and a coastal path by Sola, just south of Stavanger
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Solastranden: frequently asked questions

Where is Solastranden?

Solastranden is at Jæren, on the coast of Norway.

What is the sea temperature at Solastranden?

In the warm season the sea at Solastranden reaches about 16°C. Cool, clean green North Sea.

When is the best time to visit Solastranden?

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

What kind of sand does Solastranden have?

Solastranden has nearly three kilometres of flat pale sand — one of Norway's longest beaches.

Is Solastranden good for swimming?

Bracing but hugely popular in summer, with a long shallow shelf.

Can you surf at Solastranden?

Steady windswell — a Jæren surf and kite beach.

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