Late summer is a great time to explore Southern Norway
We’ve gathered activities for both sunny and cooler days.
Swimming and relaxation at Aquarama
At Aquarama in Kristiansand, the whole family can enjoy swimming pools, water slides and fun activities.
For a more relaxing experience, visit the spa area with its warm water pools, saunas and foot baths.
Available: All year round
Lindesnes Lighthouse Museum
Visit Lindesnes Lighthouse Museum and discover Norway’s first lighthouse, built in 1656. Experience the lighthouse, feel the coastal weather and take in the view from Norway’s southernmost point.
Learn about the lives of the lighthouse keepers and how the lighthouse has guided seafarers for more than 350 years. Inside, you’ll find exhibitions, a small cinema and a café, while the surrounding area is perfect for a walk.
Available: All year round
Kayaking in Lillesand
Join a guided kayak tour along the beautiful coast of Lillesand. Paddle past small islands and into peaceful bays while experiencing the archipelago from the water. There is plenty of time to look around and enjoy the fresh sea air.
The tour is both relaxing and informative and is suitable for all levels of experience.
Available: August to November
Slow down at Kvinabadet
Visit Kvinabadet in Kvinesdal for a relaxing break with swimming pools, warm water and wellness facilities. Take a warm swim, unwind and enjoy some time indoors.
If you prefer something more active, there is also a water slide and pools suitable for all ages.
Available: All year round
Explore Kristiansand by e-bike
Join a relaxed e-bike tour through Kristiansand. Ride along charming streets and the coast, passing well-known places such as Posebyen, Fiskebrygga and Odderøya. There are several stops along the way, giving you time to look around and take in the surroundings.
Available: June to December
Kristiansand Cannon Museum
Visit Kristiansand Cannon Museum at Møvik and discover an important part of Norway’s wartime history. The museum is home to the world’s second-largest land-based cannon, which was part of Batterie Vara from 1941.
Since opening in 1993, the museum has offered a glimpse into the past through exhibitions, wartime artefacts and stories about life at the fort.
Available: August to November
Bring the family together for a fun day in Southern Norway
Discover activities for warm late-summer days and days when the weather is more unpredictable.
Risør Aquarium
Take the family to Risør Aquarium and discover the marine life found along the Skagerrak coast. At Southern Norway’s only saltwater aquarium, you can see more than 100 different species and get a closer look at life beneath the surface.
Children can also feed the fish small prawns, which is often a highlight of the visit.
Available: All year round
Meet the huskies in Sirdal
Take the family to Sirdal Huskyfarm and spend a lovely hour with the friendly sled dogs. You can meet and play with the dogs while the guide shares stories about life on the farm and how the dogs are trained.
The visit is suitable for all ages and gives the whole family a chance to spend time up close with the dogs.
Available: All year round
Take the family to new heights
Try exciting rope courses and obstacles high above the ground at the climbing park on Hove, just outside Arendal. Test your balance, feel the adrenaline and zip through the trees.
The park has several courses with different difficulty levels, so you can choose challenges that suit your family.
Available: Through October
Explore history at KUBEN
Take the family to KUBEN in Arendal and explore eight educational and interactive exhibitions about the history of Aust-Agder. Travel back to the Stone Age and Viking Age and discover what it was like to grow up in the 20th century.
There is plenty to see and try along the way, and admission is free for children under 18.
Available: All year round
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