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Sea kayaking in golden evening light on the Sunnmøre coast in summer
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When Is the Best Time for Sea Kayaking in Norway? A Season Guide

Summer, autumn, winter or spring — when should you go sea kayaking in Norway? A complete season guide for Ålesund and Sunnmøre: midnight sun, water temperature, night paddling and what each season offers.

18 July 20266 min
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Sea kayakers beneath the bird cliffs of Runde island, Norway, with seabirds in the sky above
Experience7 July 2026

Kayaking with Puffins at Runde: Norway's Famous Bird Island

Runde is one of Norway's most spectacular bird cliffs — and from a kayak you'll experience puffins, gannets and sea eagles up close. Here's everything you need to know about kayaking at Runde: the best time to see puffins, how to get there and what the tour is like.

Kayakers surfing waves on the coast of western Norway, kayak surfing near Stad
Experience7 July 2026

Hoddevika & Stad: Kayaking Norway's Wildest Coastline

The Stad peninsula offers some of the rawest coastline in Norway: the surf beach of Hoddevika, the mighty West Cape and the monastery island of Selja. Here's the guide to kayaking and kayak surfing at Stad — for those who want an adventure out of the ordinary.

Sea kayaking at sunset near Ålesund, Norway, with mountains and ocean views
Tips7 July 2026

Kayaking in Ålesund: The Complete Guide to Paddling Norway's Fjord Coast

Everything you need to know about kayaking in Ålesund, Norway — the best paddling spots, guided kayak tours, kayak rental, courses and the best time to go. Written by a local, NPF-certified sea kayak guide.

Tips for beginner kayakers
Tips30 January 2020

10 tips for beginner kayakers

Everything you need to know before your first paddle trip. From equipment choices to safety tips — here are my best tips for beginners.

Winter paddling in Ålesund city centre
Trip Report28 December 2019

Urban winter paddling in Ålesund

A 12 km paddle trip through Ålesund's harbour basin and Art Nouveau buildings in the middle of winter. City paddling at its best.

Night paddling on Ellingsøyfjorden
Experience19 December 2019

Magical night paddling in Ellingsøyfjorden

When darkness falls over the fjord and the stars light up, the adventure begins. A story from one of Kajakkguiden's night paddling trips.

Kayak course in Ålesund with instructor
Safety4 June 2019

Kayak course — a safe experience

Why a kayak course is the best investment you can make to experience the sea safely. About safety, mastery and community.