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Things to see in Arendal Municipality (Norway): 36 places and when to go
Arendal Municipality is a town in Norway, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Temples (17), History (14), Nature (8). The best known are Lyngør Lighthouse, Raet National Park and Fjære Church. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 58.4648, 8.766
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (17) · History (14) · Nature (8) · Architecture (6) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- TRF Sandefjord(Torp), 118 km as the crow flies
What to see in Arendal Municipality
The places in and around Arendal Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lyngør LighthouseLighthouse in Norway29 km
- Raet National ParkNational park in Norway12 km
- Fjære ChurchChurch building in Grimstad, Agder, Norway15 km
- Herefoss ChurchChurch building in Birkenes, Agder, Norway25 km
- Lille Torungen LighthouseLighthouse on the island of Lille Torungen in Arendal, Agder county, Norway6.1 km
- Stokken ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway5.5 km
- Store Torungen LighthouseLighthouse on the island of Store Torungen in Arendal, Agder county, Norway7.5 km
- Tromøy ChurchChurch in Arendal, Norway6.0 km
- Tromøy BridgeBridge in Norway3.4 km
- Austre Moland ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway9.5 km
- Dypvåg ChurchChurch in Tvedestrand, Norway24 km
- Engene ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway8.2 km
- Fevik ChurchChurch in Agder, Norway11 km
- Flosta ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway12 km
- Grimstad ChurchChurch building in Grimstad, Agder, Norway17 km
- Hisøy ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway3.6 km
- Holt ChurchChurch in Tvedestrand, Norway17 km
- Øyestad ChurchBuilding in Arendal, Agder, Norway9.0 km
- St. Franciskus Xaverius churchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway734 m
- Tvedestrand ChurchChurch building in Tvedestrand, Agder, Norway20 km
- HagefjordenBay21 km
- Homborsund LighthouseLighthouse in Norway27 km
- Laget ChurchChurch in Tvedestrand, Norway30 km
- Landvik ChurchChurch building in Grimstad, Agder, Norway20 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Ytre Møkkalasset fyrstasjon
- Nature: Sandøyfjorden, Tvedestrandfjorden, Åslandsøya og Kjeøya, Eidbo naturreservat, Hårmyrliene og Toksåsen naturreservat, Igletjenn naturreservat
- Food and drink: Arendals Bryggeri, Nøgne Ø
- Hiking: Barnevandrerstien, del 7, Kyststien i Tvedestrand (Borøya), Olandsbu
When to go to Arendal Municipality
The best time to visit Arendal Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:45
- FebBest time8:59
- MarBest time11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:29
- JunBest time17:57
- JulBest time17:20
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovPossible7:24
- DecBest time6:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. In May, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Arendal Municipality
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, Sandefjord(Torp)), 118 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kristiansand Municipality48 places56 km
- Skien Municipality67 places95 km
- Tønsberg Municipality82 places130 km
- Moss, Norway62 places154 km
- Drammen78 places165 km
- Sandnes28 places183 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Arendal Municipality?
The best known: Lyngør Lighthouse, Raet National Park, Fjære Church, Herefoss Church, Lille Torungen Lighthouse. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Arendal Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03.
How do you get to Arendal Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 118 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Arendal Municipality as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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