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Hike along typical wooden houses and narrow paths, walk on sandy beaches and see the view towards the city and the lighthouses.
Merdø is an island in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 0.3-square-kilometre (74-acre) island lies along the Skagerrak coast, near the entrance to the Galtesundet, the main shipping channel leading to the town of Arendal on the mainland. The islands of Tromøya and Hisøy lie to the north and northwest. The small islands of Ærøya and Havsøya lie to the southwest. A part of the island is included in Raet National Park.
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Arendals gamle rådhus - Norway's tallest wooden house
The house is a national heirloom and subject to strict regulations today. The beautiful second floor is used for weddings, concerts, balls, receptions and meetings.
Kløckers hus
The city's local museum
The center of this town consists of the waterfront street along a wharf.
Church of Holy Trinity
An interesting church. It is probably also one of the few churches in the world with a 7-Eleven in its basement.
Arendal rådhus og kulturhus
Concerts and theatre performances.
worth a visit. It dates back to 1150, with significant restoration work done in the 1700s. Some of the interior still dates back to medieval times.