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Arendal - nature and culture in Southern Norway

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Lighthouse holiday

Lighthouse holiday

Exotic and charming, enriching and exciting - a night in a lighthouse is an adventure for anyone who whiches to do something special while on holiday ...

Merdø

Merdø

Merdø is an island in the skerries outside of Arendal town in Southern Norway. See the nature, old coastal culture, and enjoy.

Winter

Winter

The artificial skating rink is open for the winter season, and as soon as the snow comes, there will be ski trails in the region.

Canal Street lighthouse concert

Festival summer

The sea and the sun provide a magical setting for many festivals during the warm summer months in Region Arendal. Take a look at our main events and plan your summer with the Hove festival, Canal Street or more.

Getting to Arendal

Transportation

It's not hard to get to the Arendal region. The train brings you here from east and west, and the buses have almost hourly departures from Oslo. The ...

Shopping

Shopping

Enjoy a weekend trip to a Norwegian village. Only 1 hour from Kristiansand, and with lovely shops and great restaurants and cafés.