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Arendal is a city and municipality in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway. It is the administrative center of Aust-Agder county, and belongs to the geographical region of Sørlandet. The municipality is bordered in the southwest by Grimstad, in the northwest by Froland, and in the northeast by Tvedestrand municipalities.

Tourism

Arendal claims to have the best weather in Norway and a lovely coastline with many small islands. It is a popular tourist town and has a lively evening life in the summer.

Attractions

"Lille Torungen" Lighthouse

The "Little Torungen" lighthouse is situated on a small island outside of Arendal. The lighthouse is 28.9 meters high. The station was established at the same time as the "Large Torungen" and has a functional and visual connection with this. The Large and Little Torungen was made as twin lighthouses, and both are located in the Arendal shipping lane. The station was discontinued in 1914.

"Store Torungen" Lighthouse

The "Store Torungen" lighthouse is situated on an island outside Arendal. It was constructed in 1844 and electrified in 1914. It is 34.3 meters high and contains a 2nd order lens. This is a rather large station according to Norwegian standards. It is reachable by a 55 minute boat trip from the city centre. The lighthouse is still in use.

Merdø

The island of Merdø, one of the islands furthest from the coast, facing the Skagerrak, was a major export port in the 17th and 18th centuries and now has a museum, a kiosk, several beaches and beautiful scenery. There is regular boat service from Pollen to the island every day during the summer season.

Pollen

The heart of Arendal (inner harbour), where you will find fishermen selling crabs, the fish market, pubs, restaurants, ducks, and benches where you can sit down for a rest. Nothing is like a sunny day in Pollen.

Tyholmen

Right in the city centre you’ll find an area with wooden houses dating back to the 1600s.This area is called Tyholmen, and is what’s left of the old buildings since the great fires this town had during the 1800s. Spend half an hour on Tyholmen enjoying the architecture and imagine how things must have been when there were canals between the houses instead of streets. Follow the streets of Nedre Tyholmen and Øvre Tyholmen, and see how both rich and regular people used to live.

Festivals

The institution "Canal Street - Arendal Jazz and Blues" was established in 2001, but has been arranged since 1996 at that time by the name of Arendal Jazz and Blues Festival. The popularity of the arrangement has been steadily increasing.





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			Websites for Arendal Arendal.com Arendal Hotels/Accommodations & Reservations Reiselivsbasen Tourist Information Arendal - Aust-Agder, Norway We have no traveler comments for Arendal, Norway. Help us and your fellow travelers and be the first. Click here to log your comments. Thank you. Welcome to Arendal Arendal is a city and municipality in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway. It is the administrative center of Aust-Agder county, and belongs to the geographical region of Sørlandet. The municipality is bordered in the southwest by Grimstad, in the northwest by Froland, and in the northeast by Tvedestrand municipalities. Tourism Arendal claims to have the best weather in Norway and a lovely coastline with many small islands. It is a popular tourist town and has a lively evening life in the summer. Attractions "Lille Torungen" Lighthouse The "Little Torungen" lighthouse is situated on a small island outside of Arendal. The lighthouse is 28.9 meters high. The station was established at the same time as the "Large Torungen" and has a functional and visual connection with this. The Large and Little Torungen was made as twin lighthouses, and both are located in the Arendal shipping lane. The station was discontinued in 1914. "Store Torungen" Lighthouse The "Store Torungen" lighthouse is situated on an island outside Arendal. It was constructed in 1844 and electrified in 1914. It is 34.3 meters high and contains a 2nd order lens. This is a rather large station according to Norwegian standards. It is reachable by a 55 minute boat trip from the city centre. The lighthouse is still in use. Merdø The island of Merdø, one of the islands furthest from the coast, facing the Skagerrak, was a major export port in the 17th and 18th centuries and now has a museum, a kiosk, several beaches and beautiful scenery. There is regular boat service from Pollen to the island every day during the summer season. Pollen The heart of Arendal (inner harbour), where you will find fishermen selling crabs, the fish market, pubs, restaurants, ducks, and benches where you can sit down for a rest. Nothing is like a sunny day in Pollen. Tyholmen Right in the city centre you’ll find an area with wooden houses dating back to the 1600s.This area is called Tyholmen, and is what’s left of the old buildings since the great fires this town had during the 1800s. Spend half an hour on Tyholmen enjoying the architecture and imagine how things must have been when there were canals between the houses instead of streets. Follow the streets of Nedre Tyholmen and Øvre Tyholmen, and see how both rich and regular people used to live. Festivals The institution "Canal Street - Arendal Jazz and Blues" was established in 2001, but has been arranged since 1996 at that time by the name of Arendal Jazz and Blues Festival. The popularity of the arrangement has been steadily increasing.