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Municipality in Agder, Norway
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Arendal is the biggest city in Aust-Agder, Norway, with a population of 40,000.
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The center of this town consists of the waterfront street along a wharf.
Aust-Agder museum og arkiv
Kløckers hus
The city's local museum
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.
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.
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.
Hike along typical wooden houses and narrow paths, walk on sandy beaches and see the view towards the city and the lighthouses.
Arendal rådhus og kulturhus
Concerts and theatre performances.
Arendal & Omegn GC
An eighteen hole golf course, it is one of the largest and best golf courses in Norway.
Affordable seafood
Dishes from the Greek cuisine
Places for tents, carriages and motorhomes and cabins for rent. Pebble beaches close by.
Places for tents, carriages and motorhomes, flats and cabins for rent. Swimming places nearby.
At the waterfront of Arendal
Spa & Resort
Shopping center.
By bus
The bus from Oslo takes around 4 hours for the 260 km journey.
By train
A sideline takes you from Nelaug Station by the Sørlandet Line (Sørlandsbanen), where it is necessary to change the train to the local train bound for Arendal Station.
By bus
Setesdals Bilruter operates the white city buses.
By car
Parking might be difficult in the city centre, try the parking houses.
By motorcycle
In the city and especially in the outskirts of the city, motorcycle often is the best mode of transport. There are many winding but picturesque country roads to explore.
By taxi
Please note that using a taxi in Norway is not cheap.
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