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Adventure Guide to Southern Norway
Southernmost Norway offer action-packed river rafting, climbing and skiing in the Setesdal mountains, experiences in Raet national park, fishing, diving and surfing at Lista beaches.
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Under is the world’s largest underwater restaurant
Are you ready for a wUNDERful 18-course gourmet marathon – five meters below sea level? Check out the first underwater restaurant in Northern Europe.
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Raet National Park
Raet is Southern Norway’s national park. Raet National Park extends from Grimstad, through Arendal and on to Lyngør in Tvedestrand. The park was created in 2016 to protect this special natural area.
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Folk music in Setesdal
The Setesdal valley has raised a number of nationally renowned artists within traditional music and dance. As a visitor you may get the opportunity to enjoy concerts and performances by local musicians and dancers. The folk music from Setesdal is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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Explore the archipelago in Southern Norway
Explore the coastline in Southern Norway by boat, car or bike. Visit the outports by a local ferry and explore the secluded beaches and archipelago.
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Fishing in Southern Norway
The Skagerrak coast in Southern Norway offers ample opportunities for deep-sea fishing and the rivers are famous for the wild salmon.
Sørlandet Feriesenter "Southern Norway holiday centre" is a family camp site with lots of activities, located…
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Sørlandet Feriesenter Camping
RisørSørlandet Feriesenter "Southern Norway holiday centre" is a family camp site with lots of activities, located…
Bjørnevåg Resort is beautifully located by the Spind fjord between Lyngdal and Farsund.
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Bjørnevåg Resort
FarsundBjørnevåg Resort is beautifully located by the Spind fjord between Lyngdal and Farsund.
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Hiking in Southern Norway
Southern Norway offers numerous hiking possibilities, from the mountains of Setesdal and Sirdal to picturesque coastal paths by the sea.
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Winter activities in Southern Norway
Winter in Southern Norway is downhill or cross-country skiing in the mountains of Hovden or Sirdal. Alpine skiing and snowboarding is popular too.
Welcome to Sølvgarden Hotell og Feriesenter! Here you will find modern accommodation and wonderful food.
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Sølvgarden Hotell & Feriesenter
ValleWelcome to Sølvgarden Hotell og Feriesenter! Here you will find modern accommodation and wonderful food.
TrollAktiv rafting and activity center in Evje, Southern Norway have over twenty different outdoor sport…
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TrollAktiv in Evje
Evje og HornnesTrollAktiv rafting and activity center in Evje, Southern Norway have over twenty different outdoor sport…
Visit "Klatreskogen", the high wire adventure park just beside the Mineral Park "Mineralparken" in Evje.
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Klatreskogen - High wire adventure park in Evje
Evje og HornnesVisit "Klatreskogen", the high wire adventure park just beside the Mineral Park "Mineralparken" in Evje.
The climbing park is an exciting treetop adventure high up in the pine trees surrounding the rafting centre…
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TrollPark climbling park in Evje
Evje og HornnesThe climbing park is an exciting treetop adventure high up in the pine trees surrounding the rafting centre…
Now you have the opportunity not only to see, but also to meet the king of the forest. Visit the elk park…
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Elgtun, Landeskogen - Close encounter with the moose
ByglandNow you have the opportunity not only to see, but also to meet the king of the forest. Visit the elk park…
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Experience Henrik Ibsen in Southern Norway
As a young man, world-famous author Henrik Ibsen worked as an apprentice pharmacist in Grimstad. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Norway’s most important author in Grimstad, Southern Norway.
Who was Henrik Ibsen? He was a writer familiar to most of us, but could it be that the Ibsen we feel we know…
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Guided tour of the Ibsen Museum
GrimstadWho was Henrik Ibsen? He was a writer familiar to most of us, but could it be that the Ibsen we feel we know…
Lindesnes Lighthouse is Norway's oldest dating back to 1656. It occupies the southernmost tip of the Norwegian…
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Lindesnes Lighthouse
LindesnesLindesnes Lighthouse is Norway's oldest dating back to 1656. It occupies the southernmost tip of the Norwegian…
Visit Lista lighthouse. In addition to the lighthouse tower, you'll find a visitor centre, tourist information…
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Lista Fyr Lighthouse
FarsundVisit Lista lighthouse. In addition to the lighthouse tower, you'll find a visitor centre, tourist information…
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Lista Lighthouse - a birdwatcher’s paradise
Lista Lighthouse in Southern Norway offers stunning coastal scenery and magnificent cultural landscapes. It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Explore the Flekkefjord railway line. Stunning nature scenes offer visitors a great day out. Suitable for the…
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Rail Biking tour at Flekkefjordbanen
FlekkefjordExplore the Flekkefjord railway line. Stunning nature scenes offer visitors a great day out. Suitable for the…
The salmon staircase iat Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen, consist of concrete stairs built into a 220…
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Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen Salmon staircase in Lyngdal
LyngdalThe salmon staircase iat Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen, consist of concrete stairs built into a 220…
Top attractions in Southern Norway
Top attractions in Southern Norway. Visit Norway’s southernmost point, ride a vintage train, visit the underwater restaurant and explore the nature in Raet national park.
Round trips in Southern Norway
Take a drive along the North Sea Road, explore the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, and enjoy southern culture in the many villages along the coast.
Museums in Southern Norway
Cultural heritage museums in Southern Norway. The museum union includes nine museums, located close to each other in the south of Norway.
Dining in Southern Norway
Find out where to eat in Southern Norway, from the top-rated restaurants on Trip Advisor to coffee bars and cafés.
Festivals in Southern Norway
It is a large number of festivals in Southern Norway. In the summer time focused on music and local food and many smaller events throughout the year.
Setesdal
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible from continental Europe. In the winter you can choose between two skiing destinations; Brokke and Hovden.
Åseral
Åseral is the mountain municipality west of Evje, and you can enjoy it all year round. During the winter you will find groomed cross country trails, and at Bortelid, Eikerapen and Ljosland you can also try the alpine slopes.
Hovden and Bykle in Setesdal
Hovden is located in upper Setesdal and is the largest ski destination in the southern part of Norway. The area offers great opportunities for enjoying life in the mountains. Whether you are northbound for the fjord country or southbound for the coast, you will find many good reasons for making a stop here.
Lillesand
The idyllic Blindleia archipelago, a Historic Hotel, and traditional Southern Norway charm await in Lillesand.
Evje and Hornnes in Setesdal
Explore this interesting area only one hour by car from Kristiansand. The gateway to Setesdal offers a number of activities and is also renowned for its minerals.
Grimstad
Think of Grimstad, and you think of skerries, white-painted wooden houses, festivals, good food, and summer atmosphere. Enjoy lazy days in the sun, a bicycle ride, or a visit to one of the museums in town.
Kristiansand
Kristiansand is the southernmost city in Norway. Kristiansand is also declared the children's city, because of all the funny activities for all the family.
Risør
Risør is a small town along the coastline of Southern Norway, 1,5 hours east of Kristiansand. Risør is known as "the wooden house town" and has a rich coastal culture heritage.
Lindesnes
The official webpage for the southern most part of Norway, the Lindesnes region. Find out what to do, what to see, where to stay, what's on, shopping and restaurants in Mandal, Lindesnes and Marnardal.
Farsund and Lista
An old pirate town, thousands of birds, miles of beaches, and a little piece of America – discover Farsund and Lista.
Sirdal
Characterised by high peaks and scenic lakes, Sirdal is a picturesque mountain region in south-western Norway that offers year-round nature adventures.
Island paradise of Lyngør
In 2015, Lyngør was number one on the list "top ten 'lesser known' European islands to visit by British newspaper The Guardian.
Arendal
Hotels, restaurants and things to do in Arendal, Southern Norway.
Flekkefjord
Street art, the Dutch Quarter, rail biking, and idyllic nature await in Flekkefjord, the westernmost city in Southern Norway.
Kvinesdal
From fjords and mountains to old mines, via ferrata and festivals – Kvinesdal offers lush nature, cultural history, and a little piece of America.
Tvedestrand
In Tvedestrand you can stroll between white wooden houses on narrow cobbled streets with a bookshop on every corner. Sandøya island has been listed it as one of "11 Insanely Beautiful Lesser-Known Islands Around The World".
Lyngdal
From hiking in the mountains and having fun at the beach to fishing and Viking history – get ready for an outdoor adventure in Lyngdal.
