Southern Norway offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family. This is the itinerary for those traveling with children.
RISØR–ARENDAL–KRISTIANSAND–SETESDAL– MANDAL–LYNGDAL–FLEKKEFJORD
1. RISØR-ARENDAL
Start in Risør with a visit to Den Lille Dyrehage. This is the place for great experiences and you get close to the animals. Risør Aquarium is Southern Norway's only saltwater aquarium with more than 100 species spread over 500 fish and sea animals. If you fancy a swim, you can take a dip in the potholes at Sild. Then take the trip to Arendal, where the experiences are lined up. Go to the Science Centre, take the boat to the car-free and idyllic Merdø, rent a boat or swim in Norway's only floating pool.
2. ARENDAL-LILLESAND-KRISTIANSAND
From Arendal, take the trip to Grimstad and Lillesand. Continue to Kristiansand Animal Park, swim in the Aquarama, take a trip with the bathing boat.
3. KRISTIANSAND-EVJE-ÅSERAL
Take a trip to Evje and experience the Mineral Park or take the family rafting in the river Otra. Go to Åseral and Eikerapen Gjestegard, where you can experience nature from horseback.
4. ÅSERAL-MANDAL-LYNGDAL-FLEKKEFJORD
Take the trip to Mandal and on to the family town of Lyngdal. Rosfjord Strandhotell is a great starting point for activities such as Adventure Golf and Sørlandsbadet. End the tour with dressage cycling in Flekkefjord.