SUP in Norway, Nærøyfjord

Dramatic mountains mirrored on beautifully flat, pristine waters - this place is what SUP dreams are made of! Sognefjord is the largest & deepest navigable fjord in the world and one of its branches, Nærøyfjord, is undoubtedly the most spectacular.

• This is a true SUP paradise. The waters are almost always calm due the narrowness of the fjord surrounded by the protecting sheer mountains and side winds are almost non-existent. If you get a rare head-wind that's a bit too much, just stop for a while, rest and take in the beauty. Chances are it won't last long.
• As a UNESCO protected site of outstanding beauty, nature abounds Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. Don't be surprised when you are joined by a pod of local dolphins or look up to see a huge sea-eagle soaring over-head.
• Stand up paddle boarding is the perfect low impact way to respectfully engage with this ecosystem and people who paddle here are invariably blown-away with the experience. With 20 hours of light, days are long and the paddling is wonderfully relaxed.
• The average air temperature for June/July is 16-24°C (61-75°F) a perfect temperature to explore these waters and you needn’t worry about your drinking water supply, the natural source from the hundreds of waterfalls - it is the sweetest water you will have ever tasted, guaranteed! No filter required.

• Sat nav
  61.2765177,6.1895937
• Nearest parking
  

  There is various parking points available around Nærøyfjord.

• Places to stay
  

  Camping is the way to go here if you want to see the real unspoilt Norwegian fjords without a tourist in sight.

  SUP Norway have been leading stand up paddle expeditions to Sognefjord using Red Paddle Co touring boards exclusively - they are experts at giving you the best experience possible in the most awe-inspiring nature.

• Places to eat and drink
  

  Goats can be seen grazing on the steep sides of Aurlandsfjord. If you stop at the tiny village of Undredal you can eat the local specialty of goat stew at the fjord-side restaurant. Make sure to also sample the famous locally made goat cheeses. There is even a statue of a goat in the village square. Basically: If you don't like goats, don't go there!