Place to visit
Raet National Park, Norway: what it is and when to go
Raet National Park is a national park in Norway (Arendal Municipality). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Norway · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TRF Sandefjord(Torp), 110 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Raet nasjonalparkstyre
- Coordinates
- 58.45635, 8.96594
What it is and where
Raet National Park is a national park in Norway (Arendal Municipality). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Arendal Municipality, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.45635, 8.96594; the nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, Sandefjord(Torp)), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Raet nasjonalparkstyre
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Raet National Park is May to September.
- JanPossible6:45
- FebPossible8:59
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:29
- JunBest time17:57
- JulBest time17:20
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovPossible7:25
- DecPossible6:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | October to April |
| Wildlife | May to September | October to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Raet National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tromøy ChurchChurch in Arendal, Norway6.0 km
- Stokken ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway8.1 km
- Flosta ChurchChurch building in Arendal, Agder, Norway8.3 km
- Tromøy BridgeBridge in Norway8.5 km
- Ytre Møkkalasset fyrstasjonLighthouse in Norway9.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Nature
- Skagerrak: strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area
- Geirangerfjord: fjord in Norway
- North Cape: cape on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway
- Galdhøpiggen: mountain in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Beerenberg: mountain on Jan Mayen island
- Oslofjord: fjord in southern Norway, with Oslo bordering the fjord
Every Norway place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Raet National Park?
It is a national park in Norway. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Raet National Park?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03.
How do you get to Raet National Park?
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tromøy Church, Stokken Church, Flosta Church. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Arendal Municipality36 places to see in and around Arendal Municipality, Norway: Lyngør Lighthouse, Raet National Park, Fjære Church. Best time: December to March and May to September.
- Nature1481 places for nature in Norway, from Skagerrak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Raet National Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.