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The Top 20 Lakes in West Agder

Looking to visit the best lakes in West Agder? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of West Agder’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Baneheia Lakes

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The nature park, used for many years as a pasture and wood yard, was laid out and planted by General Wergeland and his soldiers between 1870 and 1890. There are …

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Bystranda Beach, Kristiansand

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Bystranda is a blue flag beach in the southeastern part of downtown Kristiansand. It lies just east of the mouth of the Otra River.

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Old Postal Road (Kristiansand Kommuneskog Dyrelivsfredning)

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This section of the bicycle corresponds to the old post office on which the carriages used to transport the mail. It is sometimes steep uphill and with packed touring bike …

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Wooden Bridge to the Island at 3. Stampe Lake

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On the small island, there's a wooden swing with a great view of the lake. It's accessible via a short suspension bridge.

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Sjosanden Beach

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We really loved this stretch of beach in Mandal. Beautifully situated in a bay. Clear water, no algae, no stones and fine sand. There is a small parking lot right …

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Vestgården Bay

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Pretty bathing bay, framed by rocks. There are picnic tables, a toilet, a grill and a boat dock. There is a gravel parking lot in the forest about 100 meters …

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Sandvatnet Lake

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Sandvatnet is a lake that we experienced in strong winds. It flows via Skrellifallan and Skrelifossefallet into the Åptafjorden.

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First Water's Edge

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Halfway up here, the first path branches off to the left - a shortcut!

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Venneslafjorden

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Venneslafjorden is a fjord-like widening of the Otra river, located near the town of Vennesla. Roads follow its banks, offering pleasant views across the water as you cycle through the area.

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Flora and Fauna of Hellerstønuten

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The vegetation on the granite massif with numerous boggy lakes consists mainly of heather, juniper, spruce and grasses.

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The Top 20 Lakes in West Agder

Baneheia Lakes

Bystranda Beach, Kristiansand

Old Postal Road (Kristiansand Kommuneskog Dyrelivsfredning)

Wooden Bridge to the Island at 3. Stampe Lake

Sjosanden Beach

Vestgården Bay

Sandvatnet Lake

First Water's Edge

Venneslafjorden

Flora and Fauna of Hellerstønuten

Other adventures in West Agder

Most popular routes in West Agder

Most popular attractions in West Agder

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