Homborsund lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the island Store Grønningen at the entrance to Homborsund outside Grimstad. The lighthouse is an example of a multi-family station as the lighthouse keeper lived together with his family at the island. The buildings…

What is BUA? BUA, barn- unge- aktivitet (children- youth- activities) is a national organization who works for children and youths to be able to try more, and more varied activities. They do this by making it easy to borrow equipment for sports and outdoor activities…

Strand Hotel Fevik by Classic Norway Hotels is one of Norway's few remaining hotels built in the Functionalist style. Following its recent renovation and extension, it is a leading venue for courses, conferences, vacations and weddings. The architecture of the newly built…

Apotekergaarden is a unique restaurant where it’s all about local food, beverage and good times. During summer they put on very popular comedy shows and concerts in their backyard. On their terrace you can bask in the sun, while enjoying Mathias’ house crafted beers…

The restaurant Smag & Behag in Grimstad focuses on local products, traditional dishes and delicacies from home and abroad. In 2012 Smag & Behag won the "Ganefart" award for the best restaurant in Norway and in 2019 the restaurant won the award…

At the welcome center you can read about the national park. Take a brochure with you and continue down the end moraine past Fjære church, Bringsvær, Lia, Birketveit and all the way to Hasseltangen - a recreation area excellent for hiking, fishing and…

Wonderful sledding areas at Rossholt! Imås' trail machine makes everything flat, so it's perfect for sledding, snowboarding and skiing.  Bring cocoa and hot dogs! You may have a campfire on the field.  

Blue mussels are delicious on a summer's evening - steamed or prepared over the fire. Enjoy! Important advice: Only pick mussels fully submerged in water and growing on rock or sand. Make sure they are alive. Alive mussels are closed or will close when tapped. Always check…

FRESHWATER FISHING Grimstad’s vast, beautiful and lush countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits and fishing. Excellent opportunities for those happy with a small catch, as well as those looking for something to fill the frying pan. Lake Kilandsvannet has plenty of small…

The floodlit trail in Bykle is a nice round trip for walks in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. Its starting point is behind the medical centre in Bykle. The trail follows a well-groomed gravel road, easy to walk, but with some steep slopes. The trail is…