- A walk in the old parts of Arendal to learn about Arendal's outstanding history. Learn why Arendal was called "Venice of the North" and see the large wooden houses dated back to the 16th century.
Explore the archipelago of Arendal in a slow boat
Take a slow boat and explore all the small islands together with the historical "Around the river Nidelva" and feel why it is so good to live in Arendal- Within a 25 minutes drive from Arendal you can visit the world known homes of Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun. See "Nørholmen" and the Ibsen museum.
Exploring the archipelago in your own kayak
In the Kayak you will really feel the nature and the archipelago of Arendal. You will also get some good exercise and your eyes will not stop wandering to give you nice "brain snap shots".Hicing, climbing or cycling the inland of Arendal
Arendal can also give you some lifetime "WOW" experiences if you prefer to go by foot, go biking or want to climb a steep mountain side. It is all within some minutes reach and ready for you.