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Experience summer in Flekkefjord.

Sommer i Flekkefjord .
Photo: Sandra Surdal
Sommer i Flekkefjord .
Photo: Sandra Surdal

1. Nuland visitor farm

At Nuland visitor farm, the whole family has the opportunity to get to know the animals better and grill some delicious food in the grill cabin. Explore the plants used daily, or taste one of the apples from the old apple trees from the farm's earlier days.

2. Street Art in Flekkefjord

Street artists from both domestic and international backgrounds have adorned Hollenderbyen in Flekkefjord with many beautiful street art pieces for the delight of all passersby. Every year, new artists, both local and international, interpret the history around Hollenderbyen. Street art artists such as Nimi, Hama Woods.

3. Rail biking on Flekkefjordbanen

An experience trip on a draisine bike with stunning nature and fascinating architecture on the 17 km long Flekkefjord Railway between Flekkefjord and Sira. One rides on draisine bikes or rail bikes as they are also called. The bikes are tandem bikes where two people.

4. Flekkefjord Museum

Flekkefjord museum consists of an old merchant's house in Hollenderbyen and two sea cabins that have been rebuilt after a fire in 1981. In addition, the museum owns the Flekkefjord boat "Solstrand" from 1936.

 

5. Day trip cabin "Skredderhytta" in Flekkefjord

On Storehei, close to the city of Flekkefjord, you will find Skredderhytta. From the cabin, you can enjoy a great view of the city with the entrance in the background. The outdoor area around the cabin is equipped with benches and a grill. There are several access options, but the access from the city center is the shortest. Perfect for a quick trip whenever it suits.

6. Experience the scenic gem Hidra

A beautiful island in the sea gap near Flekkefjord. Hidra is where Sørlandet meets Vestlandet. A canal divides the island in two. In short; striking nature, beautiful cultural landscape, numerous ancient monuments, and coastal culture. Hidra has just under 600 permanent residents.

The island Hidra

A channel divides the Hidra island in two. Hidra can be described as having striking, lush nature…

7. Grønnes Beach

Both young and old come here to enjoy the sandy beach, catch small crabs, or play volleyball. There is a large lawn where one can have a picnic.

Grønnes beach

Old and young flock here to enjoy the beach, play beach volleyball, catch small sand crabs, or dive…

8. Flekkefjord Motorhome Camp

The Flekkefjord Motorhome Camp is located in the center of Flekkefjord, close to both the sea and shopping. The price is per day and can be paid at a nearby machine. The camp offers excellent facilities such as free sanitary facilities, a dumping station, electricity, water, a public grill, herb beds, and a beautiful park leading down to the fjord. The walk to Flekkefjord's central area with 100 shops and numerous dining options is just 3 minutes on foot, and the Flekkefjord railway is nearby.

9. Krambua Café

Krambua, dating back to 1828, is part of the Flekkefjord museum. It houses a quaint little cafe where you can also purchase delightful treats for your coffee.

Krambua Café offers organic coffee, ice cream, chocolate, candies, and selected general store items like hats, soap, brushes, yarn, and much more - a treat for the entire family.

10. Hollenderbyen

In Flekkefjord's historic district, Hollenderbyen, historic wooden houses line cobblestone streets. From the 1500s to the 1700s, many Dutch settled here, trading in oak, stone, and lobster. Today, parts of Amsterdam stand on oak and stone from Flekkefjord. The town's nickname, Hollenderbyen, reflects this Dutch influence. The Flekkefjord Museum is in the town's oldest house from 1724. Nearby is the iconic Grand Hotel, built in 1897. Hollenderbyen also showcases street art, with contributions from both local and international artists annually.

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Lysstolpe i Flekkefjord .
Photo: Anita Alden Frandsen
Lysstolpe i Flekkefjord .
Photo: Anita Alden Frandsen