Along the beautiful southern coast of Norway, you find the small town Arendal. Though there are only about 39 000 inhabitants in this municipality, you'll find we can offer a big city atmosphere during the summer months. Then, this town really comes to life with numerous activities from May through August. Every week can offer something special to our guests, such as the Boat Fair in May, Children's culture week in June or International Market and Canal Street - Arendal jazz and blues festival in July.
During the summer months, about 150 000 tourists make it to our little town. They can choose to stay at hotels, cabins, camping grounds, guest harbours or other types of accommodation available in our area.
The southern coast bears connotation to sun, boat life and swimming, but there are many more activities available. Some are offered 12 months a year, some are season-based. Activities range from diving, sightseeing, and fishing, to museums, art galleries and guided town tours.
If you want peace and quiet, spend a day in the inland area. Go swimming in fresh water, do some fishing or take a walk along the many walking paths. Bring a camera and you'll make your own souvenirs. Bring a picnic basket or have lunch at a café - there are many different places to choose from.
Activities
Are you one of those who could lie on the beach all day, go swimming in the sea and enjoy bars and restaurants at night? Or perhaps you would like to go out in a boat, perform exciting wreck dives and finish the day with fresh shrimps on a little island?
 

Stall Siring offers ponys and horses for rent in Hove Camp on Tromøy from May till August. In the summer holiday we also have a daytime riding camp from Monday till Friday.
You can rent a horse all year from Siring Gård - our stable holds many great horses that can bring you on a trip in the southern forest.

Nes Verk Golf Club is one of Norway's largest and best golf courses with an 18-hole main course and a 9-hole short course. The area is located in idyllic surroundings on Nes Verk, about 22 kms east of Arendal. Equipment can be rented.

There are many different acitivities in the area around the golf course. Walking paths are well marked. Nes Ironworks Museum, Norway's best preserved ironworks museum from the 1600s, is also close by.

Arendal Tennisklubb
You can rent a tennis court at Arendal Tennisklubb's area at Løvold, northeast of Arendal town. NOK 100,- pr hour.
Indoor swimming pool

Would you like to do some swimming? Sun or rain? Stinta svømmehall is open to the public.

Setesdal Mineral Park
More than 1000 outstanding minerals from all over the world are on display in special underground rock cave.
Discover this exceptional and incomparable collection at Setesdal Mineral Park. Uniquely shaped crystals, fabulously colored minerals and precious gemstones from all over the world.

Arendal sports park
New outdoors ice skating rink at Myra, just outside of Arendal. 10 000 square metres of ice is prepared and maintained every day in the winter season, and it's open to the public every day during the winter season. Closed from 29 March through the summer

Train ride / canoe trip
How does a train ride and a canoe or bicycle trip sound to you? Take the train to Nelaug and rent a canoe there to experience the calm of Nelaugvannet. Or if you really feel like working out, bring a bicycle and enjoy a scenic trip back to Arendal with pauses along the way.

Hiking areas
Granestua, Øynaheia, Hove, Førevann etc. The areas surrounding Arendal town can offer a variety of scenic landscape and nice footpaths. The tourist office sells useful maps.

Heimdal Chocolates




In "the Pink House" in the center of Arendal, you'll find Norways only chocolatier who still produces homemade chocolates. We're proud to have the country's smallest chocolate "factory". And it tastes delicious too. Everybody knows that Switzerland and Belgium have very fine chocolate, but who would have thought that we wikings are capable of such a delicate task? Come and taste for yourself! If the open-sign blocks the street, you're welcome to visit, have a cup of coffee and a taste of heaven, while you watch the pros at work.

 

The cabin GARTHA is located in Garthafjorden hyttefelt situated between Arendal and Tvedestrand. The cabin is located beside the sea. There is a terrace around the entrance. You can find there garden furniture with grill. The cabin is new, built in 2003 and all inventory is new. You can find 2 beaches nearby the cabin and lot of small beaches in area around the cabin as well. There you can get by 14ft/9,9 hp boat which is included in price. It is only 80 m to mooring. You can drive the cab straight to the cabin.
Below the cabin is a slope of naked rock where is possible also swimming.
Contents:
Kitchen with kitchen corner, dining cornen, living room. There is a entrance to terrace from living room. There are 3 bedrooms, one with bunkbed, one with family bunkbed (2 people down + 1 up) and one bedroom with doublebed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and washing machine. All equipment and inventory are new.
Distances:
It is only 13 km drive to nearest city- Arendal and 18 km to city Eydehavn. Nearest grocery you will find 3 km from cabin.
There is DEPOSITUM payable on your arrival – 1000 Norwegian kroner.

This cabin is available for renting not only for 7 days but also just for the weekend or for couple nights,
please request for the prices!
 

Contents: Kitchen with kitchen corner, dining cornen, living room. There is a entrance to terrace from living room. There are 3 bedrooms, one with bunkbed, one with family bunkbed (2 people down + 1 up) and one bedroom with doublebed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and washing machine. All equipment and inventory are new.

The cabin comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 2 single. The property also has 2 double bunk beds located in the bedroom. This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cabin has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The cabin has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine. The owner has also provided cutlery, glassware.

This is a non-smoking cabin

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cabin is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a south facing patio area, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The cabin is right beside a beach, swimming, boat hire, fishing, walking.

Close to the cabin you will find horse riding, golf, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the cabin you will find ...nothing specified.

Bowling centre in Arendal has 10 lanes, 3 pool tables, 1 snooker table.

The cabin is....

140 km from Sandefjord Torp airport.
86 km from Kristiansand.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

3 PM

10 AM