Arendal panorama.
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
Pollen Arendal.
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
Merdø .
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet
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Things to do in Arendal
Things to do in Arendal. The Arendal region offers activities for everybody.
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Raet National Park
Raet is Southern Norway’s national park. Raet National Park extends from Grimstad, through Arendal and on to Lyngør in Tvedestrand. The park was created in 2016 to protect this special natural area.
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Meet real-life Elsa in Arendal (Arendelle)
If you are a true «Frozen» fan, you might know that Arendelle got its name from the Norwegian city Arendal in Southern Norway. And as it turns out, the city even has its own Elsa look-alike.
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Hotels and more in Arendal and surroundings
There is a place to sleep and rest for everyone in Arendal and surroundings.
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Getting to the Arendal Region and around
Come to Arendal by plane, ferry, bus, train or car.
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Dining in Arendal
The Arendal Region's restaurants and cafés have delicacies to offer. Everything from sandwiches to five-course dinners, and more.
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KUBEN Aust-Agder museum and archive preserves and makes our region's culture and history known both through exhibitions in their completely new…
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The science centre in Arendal is great fun for the whole family. Test, design, build and experiment with science.
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The skating rink in Arendal is open from November to March, and the rink is perfect for speed skating, bandy, ice hockey and playing on the ice.
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Arendal's bowling alley is located in the town centre and has 10 bowling lanes, 3 pool tables, VIP room, arcade games, and a kiosk/snack bar.
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Arendal concert hall is located in the heart of Arendal, and is one of the largest culture and conference facilities in Southern Norway.
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Welcome to lend reading material, use the internet or take a break and read the news paper at Arendal Library.
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Norway's tallest wooden house is located in Arendal. Built as a private residence between 1812-15, it is today a national heirloom.
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Klöckers hus is a museum displaying how a well-off family lived more than 100 years ago. Part of the museum displays the home of the sailor.
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Near Arendal town, skating ramps are available on some of the local schools at Myra, Moltemyr, Roligheden and Hisøy.
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1888 the third Trinity church of Arendal was completed. With its 87 meter high church tower it was a landmark in town.
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Tyholmen is the oldest part of Arendal, located on the small peninsula on the south-eastern corner of the town, and offers charming houses and alleys.
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The Merdø museum is a small coastal farm kept as it was in about 1800. Beautiful surroundings on the island makes this a popular summer holiday spot.
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This beautiful building situated on the wonderful seaside of Arendal accomodates both the sophisticated business traveller and the conference…
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Thon Hotel Arendal is centrally located by the water's edge in Arendal. There is a short distance between the hotel and shopping, Pollen, taxi and the…
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Need a place to sleep in Arendal this holiday season? Arendal Maritime Hotell is open during the Christmas holidays and New Years.
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Camping ground with a beach and lovely recreational area, kiosk and minigolf. Cabins and room for both tents and caravans.
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Hove leirsenter is idyllically located on the island Tromøy outside Arendal, surrounded by Skagerrak, Hovekilen and beautiful hiking areas.
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Nidelv Camping is beautifully located on the island Hisøy, by the bank of the river Nidelva. The camping ground is only 5 kms from Arendal town.
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Three double bedrooms, two WCs/showers, and kitchen to share on the ground floor of with a wonderful view towards the seaward approach to Arendal.
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Arendal Marina is located on the edge of historical Tyholmen and within walking distance from the town centre.
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This 1930s Functionalist-style hotel is in the coastal resort town of Fevik. It offers upscale dining and a private sand beach.
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In Tvedestrand you can stroll between white wooden houses on narrow cobbled streets with a bookshop on every corner.
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In 2015, Lyngør was number one on the list "top ten 'lesser known' European islands to visit by British newspaper The…
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The book shops of Tvedestrand offer a treasure of second-hand books for the collector or the enthusiast in a unique atmosphere by the harbour.
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The Tvedestrand museum has a history closely linked to the history of Tvedestrand town. The building is one of the oldest and best preserved in town.
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Tvedestrand aquapark is open every day during the summer season, and is free of charge.
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From the coastal town of Tvedestrand the route passes through hilly farmlands on its way to the best preserved ironworks in Norway.
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Resort Lyngørporten is situated on the seaside on the mainland near the preserved island community of Lyngør.
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Lyngør lighthouse in Tvedestrand is open for accommodation through Aust-Agder trekking association. The old residence has been made into a cabin.
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Ferry between Gjeving and Lyngør, a beautiful island in Southern Norway.
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Nes Verk Golfpark is one of the best golf courses in Norway, with a popular 18-hole course. The driving range and 9-hole course are open to everybody.
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Næs Jernverksmuseum is one of the best preserved ironworks in Norway, unique in Europe. Playground and arranged children activities throughout July.
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Tvedestrand aquapark is open every day during the summer season, and is free of charge.
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Nes Verk Golfpark is one of the best golf courses in Norway, with a popular 18-hole course. The driving range and 9-hole course are open to everybody.
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Næs Jernverksmuseum is one of the best preserved ironworks in Norway, unique in Europe. Playground and arranged children activities throughout July.
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Kristiansand Zoo - Dyreparken - is the most visited attraction for families with children in Norway. Explore Nordic wilderness and animals like wolf,…
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TrollAktiv rafting and activity center in Evje, Southern Norway have over twenty different outdoor sport activities.
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KUBEN Aust-Agder museum and archive preserves and makes our region's culture and history known both through exhibitions in their completely new…
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The science centre in Arendal is great fun for the whole family. Test, design, build and experiment with science.
Read more
The skating rink in Arendal is open from November to March, and the rink is perfect for speed skating, bandy, ice hockey and playing on the ice.
Read more
Near Arendal town, skating ramps are available on some of the local schools at Myra, Moltemyr, Roligheden and Hisøy.
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Arendal's bowling alley is located in the town centre and has 10 bowling lanes, 3 pool tables, VIP room, arcade games, and a kiosk/snack bar.
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Have fun at the outdoor pool area at the campsite Sørlandet Feriesenter.
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The Risør Aquarium is the only saltwater aquarium between Oslo and Stavanger which has over 100 different kinds of fish and seawater creatures. A fun…
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