Merdø i Arendal

Photo: Gjermund Glesnes / Visit Sørlandet

Experience the best of city life and the archipelago

Welcome to Arendal

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Arendal Map

In Arendal, there’s something for everyone!

Explore Raet National Park, the stunning archipelago, and take a boat trip to one of the islands. Enjoy concerts at unique venues, challenge yourself at the Science Center, get your heart racing with trail biking on some of Norway's most thrilling tracks, and stay afloat in the heated outdoor pool. Arendal also boasts a vibrant city life with unique boutique shops, excellent restaurants, and fascinating museums.

strand Arendal

Photo: Jarle Kvam

Summer in Arendal

Canal Street 2019: DeLillos

Photo: May Elin Aunli

What´s On in Arendal

In Arendal you will find a variety of festivals, conserts, shows and other events all…

Kirken i Arendal

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Attractions in Arendal

Visit Arendal and take a stroll along the harbor of Pollen and a leisurely walk…

mann i kajakk

Photo: Trollpark Hove

Things To Do in Arendal

In Arendal, experiences await at every turn. Take a leisurely stroll through the…

Streetart på Lille Hotell, Arendal

Photo: Mona Hauglid

Accommodation in Arendal

Whether you want to stay overnight in a prison cell, a seaside city hotel, beautiful…

Fiskebrygga i Arendal

Photo: Camilla Høy / Visit Sørlandet

Food And Drink in Arendal

The heavenly "munker" at Strand Cafe on Tyholmen in Arendal are…

Dame handler sjokolade på Heimdal Chokolade i Arendal

Photo: Elisabeth Høibo©Visit Sørlandet

Shopping in Arendal

During a shopping trip in Arendal, you'll find everything from major national…

Innseiling til Tromøya

Island hopping in Arendal

What could be better than hopping from island to island by ferry and bicycle? Explore the…

Tuva Malene Stenersen Peplow og Sarah Alexandra Nissen Sjøkvist i et av rommene - Fengselshotellet - Arendal

Photo: Gjermund Glesnes

Family fun in Arendal

Arendal is fun for the whole family all year round.

Kiter utenfor Hove

Photo: Gjermund Glesnes

Hove - an eldorado in the sea gap

At the far end of Tromøy in Arendal lies Hove - a paradise whether you want to swim, go for…

Glassheisen Arendal

Photo: Frida Neverdal / Visit Sørlandet

Weekend in Arendal

Arendal is far more than sun and southern summer. The city is an urban gem that can be enjoyed all…

Utsikt fra Glassheisen i Arendal

Photo: Marianne C. F. Ljøstad

Highlights in Arendal

Arendal is far more than sun and southern summer. The city is full of urban gems that you can enjoy all year round. Here are the things you must not miss.

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Arendal vårbilde Pollen

Photo: Jarle Kvam

Spring in Arendal

strand Arendal

Photo: Jarle Kvam

Summer in Arendal

Arendal by om høsten

Photo: Jarle Kvam

Autumn in Arendal

Vinterbilde raet nasjonalpark

Photo: Jarle Kvam

Winter in Arendal

Tvedestrand by night

Photo: Goutbeks bilder/Tvedestrand kommune

Tvedestrand

Tvedestrand is almost reminiscent of a small white Andalusian harbor town where it is…

Grimstad by night

Photo: Gorm Helge Grønli Rudschinat

Grimstad

Be charmed by white wooden houses, narrow streets and cozy alleys. In Grimstad you…

Women trying in hats in Risør

Photo: Peder Austrud, Visit Sørlandet

Shopping in Risør

Shopping in Risør offers a delightful mix of discovery, craftsmanship, and…