Godalen Beach is a natural area situated in Norway's Godalen region and is a popular spot for swimming and picnicking. The beach offers amenities such as barbecue, dog walking area, toilets, limited car parking, diving tower, playground, and a stall with drinks and desserts.
Visitors can enjoy white sand, clear water, and stunning views, including bioluminescent algae visible at night. The best time to visit for beach recreation is early summer, but May and September are also suitable.
Godalen is easily accessible from Stavanger city center, which offers additional tourist attractions like Lisjefjord and the Oil Museum. If you're searching for a scenic spot to bask in the sun and sand, Godalen Beach is a must-visit.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is a lovely place to have a picnic, do some sports, swim, or relax with a book and coffee. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness and organization of the beach but complain about the dirty sea floor, which makes fishing not recommended by the kommune. The views are incredible, and the walk from the city center is nice, with some Norwegian housing and great scenery. The beach is buggy/stroller accessible, has several little beaches, seating areas for children to play, toilets, and grills.
If you're planning a trip to Godalen Beach, consider staying in Stavanger, which is just a short drive away and offers a range of accommodation options. Most visitors include the beach as part of their itinerary when exploring the attractions of Stavanger, such as the Oil Museum and Lisjefjord.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 58.9540178 / Longitude: 5.7567145
Godalen is located in Norway. The following map of Godalen shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 12.3°C/16.1°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 14.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 15.4 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 35% |
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| Rainfall | 0.2 mm |
| Rain Duration | 6 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:39/21:45 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.6 hrs |
| UV Index | 4.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 89% |
| Speed | 24.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 41.4 km/h |
| Direction | NW |