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Municipality in Agder, Norway
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Risør is a very well preserved coastal town between Kristiansand and Oslo, with an old history of sailing ships and lumber export in the golden days in the late 18 century. Nowadays known for art and handicraft.
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Aquarium with various tropical fish, and many species from the Norwegian saltwater shore. Fish for crabs, or look at the spectacular piranas, catfishes, or stingrays. You can also fish for crabs in a big tank.
Risør church
Church built in 1647.
The white spot
Risørflekken is a cliff that has been painted white with chalk since 1641 as a landmark to spot Risør from the sea. It has a great view over the city, and is by Urheia, a good walking path.
Brokelandsheia
This is a small zoo on the eastern outskirts of Agder. For those who think it's too far to Kristiansand Zoo or can't get enough of animals.
Nice place to stay. They offer luxury apartments with fully equipped kitchen for your own cooking, at a very fair price.
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