The Viking Challenge

Awaken the Viking in you and plunge into the ice-cold thrill of jumping into the crystal-clear waters of the Lysefjord - one of the deepest and most spectacular fjords in the world. Not for the faint-hearted, but just the thing for adventurers!

A man with tattoos and swimming trunks jumps into the water from a boat. Mountains and water can be seen in the background.

With depths of up to 460 m, icy water and a natural backdrop that will take your breath away, the Viking Challenge is guaranteed to be an experience you will never forget. We promise: Goosebumps are included - and not just because of the temperature!

Man swimming in the water next to a boat with an outboard motor.

In winter, the water temperature in the Lysefjord drops to below 4 °C / 40°F - and even in summer it manages just 18 °C / 64°F. Sounds fresh? It is!

Logo of Viking Challenge Ryfylke Adventures, showing a Viking with helmet and beard, surrounded by Norwegian flags. Text in circle outline.

Anyone who proves that they are a true Viking deserves the highest recognition! Once you have passed the challenge, you will receive our exclusive Viking Challenge pin as a memento - well deserved!

What you should bring:
Courage, swimwear and a good dose of good humor - because jumping into the ice-cold Lysefjord? You'll never regret it.
We bring the cozy bath towels, you bring the Viking in you. Deal?

We bring the bath towels, you bring the Viking in you. Deal?

Logo of Viking Challenge Ryfylke Adventures, showing a Viking with helmet and beard, surrounded by Norwegian flags. Text in circle outline.