Strømsholmen Seasport Center
Family-run PADI/CMAS dive center on Norway's Atlantic Ocean Road since 1981, with 100+ dive sites, seal safaris, and pioneering orca expeditions.
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Hottane
Nationally ranked Norwegian dive site on the Atlantic Road with kelp forests, rocky drop-offs to 30m, and rich cold-water fauna.
Por qué bucear en Hottane
Lo que hace especial este punto de buceo.
- Kelp Forest Drop-Offs
Vertical and staged drop-offs through kelp forests to 30m.
- Nationally Ranked Site
Featured in three independent best dive sites in Norway lists.
- Rich Cold-Water Life
Lobsters, anglerfish, wolffish, and nudibranchs on the reef.
- Atlantic Road Location
Accessed from Stromsholmen dive centre on Norway's iconic road.
- Night Diving Available
Shore zone offers lumpsuckers and large flatfish after dark.
Profundidad y perfil
5m
Profundidad mínima
36m
Profundidad máxima
15–30m
Rango típico
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Condiciones y dificultad
Temperatura
hasta 16°C
Visibilidad
5–20m
Corriente
Insignificante
ModeradoCert. mínima: Open Water
Easy in the kelp forest shallows, moderate to advanced on the deeper drop-offs
Centros que bucean aquí
Ver todosReserva una inmersión guiada en este sitio.
Regulaciones
Zona protegida
No spearfishing or collecting marine life at Strømsholmen's regular guided sites.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Hottane really one of Norway's best dive sites?▾
Multiple international dive media rank Hottane among Norway's top dive sites for its combination of kelp forests, rocky terrain, and cold-water biodiversity. The site benefits from the Gulf Stream's influence, which supports over 1,400 recorded species in the surrounding waters.
Do I need a drysuit to dive at Hottane?▾
A drysuit is strongly recommended. Water temperatures range from about 15-16°C even in summer, and conditions are colder at depth. Strømsholmen rents both drysuits and 5mm wetsuits, though most divers opt for dry.
Can beginners dive at Hottane?▾
The shallow kelp forest zone at 5-15m is accessible to Open Water certified divers and offers plenty of marine life. The deeper drop-offs reaching 30m+ are better suited to Advanced Open Water divers. The site accommodates both skill levels on the same dive trip.
What's the visibility like at Hottane?▾
A salinity layer around 10m depth can reduce visibility in the shallows, but below this halocline conditions clear up significantly. Logged dives show 20m visibility in May and around 8-10m in September. The best visibility tends to be mid-summer below the halocline.
Can I shore dive at Hottane?▾
The shore zone in front of the Strømsholmen dive centre offers shallow diving to about 15m, suitable for night dives and relaxed drift dives. The deeper drop-off sections of Hottane require a boat, which Strømsholmen operates daily during summer season with a minimum of four divers.
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