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It is no surprise that fishing is also a favourite past-time in Vegårshei. With an abundance of lakes, there are fresh fish to be caught everywhere. If you are interested in War history, there is a WW2 wreckage from a British aircraft shot down in the forest which is also a nice hike. If shopping is your thing, there are a couple of stores in the town centre or Kilsloftet has some beautiful jewellery.
Please note that fishing passes and maps can be purchased at local stores.
Vegårshei has very many lakes where you can go fishing both trout and perch.
On the evening of March 30, 1945, a British Short Sterling aircraft was shot down over Vierli, far east…
There are downhill skiing slopes, toboggans and a ski play area with 5km cross-country trails and 8…
Vegårshei church is a cruciform church from 1808 and consecrated in 1810, in Vegårshei Municipality,…
Between Vegårshei and Risør, about 800 meters from the road 416, is the Vegårshei museum.…
Vegårshei has a varied terrain and landscape providing excellent hiking opportunites for both advanced hikers and children. Take a backpack and camera with you and enjoy the surroundings. One of them is called Hovdefjell which is Vegårshei’s highest peak 525 meters above sea level. At the top you can see all six surrounding counties including Arendal which is over 40 kilometres away.
Hiking map (1:250.000) of Vegårshei is available at: Esso Vegårshei (gas station), Kilsloftet (handicraft products and café) and Vegårshei kommune (municipality).
If you arrive from the south of Vegårshei center, drive right by Vegårshei church and take the…
The two paths split, one of which leads to Bjørnehiet that has two large caves in the mountain that can…
Hovdefjell is a great hikinh tour. The views at the top are formidable, and in clear weather you can see the…
Experience the history of the old ruins from Røynfjellmyren and relax on the benches and chairs. The…
From Svinevika (crossing into Vaaje) you drive 1.3 km into the old Våjesaga. Turn right toward Kleivane…
Follow the county road 414 from Vegårshei center and drive 6 kilometres towards Sundet. Then take…
It is almost the same direction as the Slettåsheia hiking trail but just take the next dirt road on the…
On the evening of March 30, 1945, a British Short Sterling aircraft was shot down over Vierli, far east…
There are downhill skiing slopes, toboggans and a ski play area with 5km cross-country trails and 8…
There are lakes everywhere in Vegårshei which are perfect for swimming. Most of these have low water so that children can also safely swim in them. Two of the most popular bathing places are Langøya and Tangen. Langøya has a large beach with toilet facilities, tables and a barbeque area under a roof. Tangen is located next to a small stream with a netted football field, beach, fishing dock and a barbeque area.
The swimming area is universally designed, with bathing ramp. Here are also some small potholes right across…
Tangen is a multipurpose playground area with a netted football ground, a volleyball court, basketball rings…
Langøya is a swimming and picnic area located by the lake Vega. There is a fishing…
Færsnes Guest Farm is situated in the beautiful surroundings near lake Vegår in Vegårshei.…
The Matglede Cafe & Catering is located in newly refurbished premises in the middle of Myra center in…
Stuten cafe is located in Vegårshei center and the restaurant offers Chinese and Norwegian dishes and pizza as…
There are no hotels in Vegårshei, but there are five places to stay overnight. These options range from cabins and guesthouses to camping and caravan places.
Færsnes Guest Farm is situated in the beautiful surroundings near lake Vegår in Vegårshei.…
There are 29 cabins, many camping areas and 20 fixed pitched areas for campers and caravans. Fishing, hiking…
It is located next to a large lake where you can swim, go fishing and rent a boat. There are a…
There are downhill skiing slopes, toboggans and a ski play area with 5km cross-country trails and 8…
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