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Snø i Arendal

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Jul i Arendal

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snø i arendal

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Winter in Arendal

You will find a completely unique tranquility in Arendal in winter. Enjoy the view of the city and archipelago from the sauna in the guest harbour, and go ice skating on the artificial ice rink. The city is also magical in the run-up to Christmas with its Christmas lights and activities for young and old. Do away with Christmas gift shopping in exciting niche shops, and enjoy delicious chocolate at the town's own Willy Wonka. The view from the glass lift is just as fantastic in winter, and if you feel like warming up indoors, you can visit the Science Center or KUBEN. Welcome to Arendal in winter!

10 cool winter activities in Arendal

Arendal artificial ice rink is located in Arendal sports park. The rink is perfect for speed skating, bandy, ice hockey and playing on the ice. The ice rink is found between Bråstad and Myra by the highway E18. For prices and opening hours check out Arendal kommunes…

With the boats MS Nidelv (80 pax), MF Merdø (63 pax) and MF Tromøy (97 pax) we offer charter tours, boat taxi and ferries. We sail from Grimstad west of Arendal to Lyngør east of Arendal. We tailor-make packages with the best adventures from the skerries. Good food and drinks are…

Take the glass lift to Fløyheia and enjoy the beautiful view of the city and the sea! It is free of charge to use the lift. In connection with the new county governor's building on Fløyheia, a lift connection has been built to connect the area on Fløyheia…

KUBEN (the Cube) is part of the Aust-Agder museum and archive, and is located in the country's most modern museum and archive building on Langsæ in Arendal. KUBEN is a cultural history institution and here you will find exhibitions focusing on the history of Arendal and…

Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall is Southern Norway's largest gallery for contemporary art. The former textile factory from 1898 is located in lovely surroundings next to the Langsæ lake and is within walking distance (1,5 km from the town centre). The ground floor is used for…

Try Madam Reiersen's favourites dishes and enjoy live music on weekends. The food is made from local produces. They also have low carb dishes, gluten free and lactose free alternatives. open Monday through Saturday from 11:30.  In the summer also open on Sundays.

Have a cup of coffee while watching the process, and perhaps enjoy a little taste of the products. The Heimdal Chokolade shop is located in the pink building called 'Det rosa huset' in Arendal, and it's open when the sign is out - normally when the shops in…

The old prison from 1862 has become a hotel! About the rooms The rooms are newly renovated in 2022, and are 9m² large with both toilet, sink, electricity and wifi. As well as a small desk. The theme we have chosen is a type of black and white pattern in the cell rooms. The…