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Itinerary: Cultural Experiences

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Photo: Gjermund Glesnes
Gjestebok .
Photo: Gjermund Glesnes

Do you want to take a deep dive into Southern Norway's exciting culture and history? Then this is the itinerary for you! Join us on an educational journey that gives you a cultural boost along with the good experiences!

RISØR–TVEDESTRAND–ARENDAL– GRIMSTAD–LILLESAND– KRISTIANSAND–SETESDAL– MANDAL–LINDESNES–FARSUND– FLEKKEFJORD

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1. RISØR-TVEDESTRAND-ARENDAL

Start with a watchman's walk in Risør, and get an insight into the city's colorful history. Then take the trip to Sandøya outside Tvedestrand, an almost car-free island where local artists leave their mark on the island. Drive on to Arendal, and visit the KUBEN museum and archive, which houses several exciting exhibitions.

2. ARENDAL-GRIMSTAD-KRISTIANSAND

From there it is a short road to the city of poets, Grimstad, where the Ibsen museum is worth a visit. Overnight at Lillesand Hotel Norge, a member of De Historiske, before the trip to Kristiansand. Visit the Vest-Agder museum and historic Gimle farm. Experience the national vessel protection center Bredalsholmen and take a trip with the boat Gamle Oksøy.

3. KRISTIANSAND-SETESDAL-MANDAL

The trip then goes up Setesdal. Overnight at Sølvgarden Hotell where you can visit the silver workshop and then visit the Setesdal museum which gives a good insight into Setesdal's history and culture. Then take the trip on to Mandal, and Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrikk, a living museum factory

4. MANDAL-KVINESDAL-FARSUND-FLEKKEFJORD

Go to Lindesnes lighthouse, Norway's southernmost point. From there, the trip continues to Knaben, which offers a mine walk. Overnight at Heddan gard, which is a great starting point for the Barnevanderstien. From there, the trip continues to Farsund, where you can also take part in a watchman's walk. End the tour in Flekkefjord, where beautiful street art characterizes the city.