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.

1
Kelp Forest Drop-Offs
Vertical and staged drop-offs through kelp forests to 30m.
2
Nationally Ranked Site
Featured in three independent best dive sites in Norway lists.
3
Rich Cold-Water Life
Lobsters, anglerfish, wolffish, and nudibranchs on the reef.
4
Atlantic Road Location
Accessed from Stromsholmen dive centre on Norway's iconic road.
5
Night Diving Available
Shore zone offers lumpsuckers and large flatfish after dark.

Profundidad y perfil

Profundidad mínima

36m

Profundidad máxima

15–30m

Rango típico

ParedArrecifeRocaArena

Condiciones

Temperatura

16°C

Visibilidad

5–20m

Corriente

negligible

Dificultad y certificación

ModeradoCert. mínima: OW

Easy in the kelp forest shallows, moderate to advanced on the deeper drop-offs

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.

Registra tus inmersiones

Registra cada inmersión con profundidad, duración, condiciones y avistamientos de vida marina. Únete a un club y comparte tus experiencias submarinas.

Prueba DiveLog — es gratis