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Welcome to Arendal
Quietly Wonderful Arendal awaits
The Heart of Southern Norway
Arendal is uniquely located on the water - literally. The city is built on 7 small islands and known as Venice of the north. Arendal’s climate and variety of experiences makes it one of the most popular places to go during the summer. Arendal is also known for hosting a vast number of festivals, events and activities through the entire year.
Shipping, forestry and mining made Arendal one of the wealthiest towns in Northern Europe during the 17th and 18th century.
Visit the golden days: Walk through the old part of town “Tyholmen”; beautiful old wooden houses include Arendal Old Town Hall, one of the largest wooden houses in Northern Europe.
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What you need to know
Language
Norwegian
Distance from pier to city center
Cruise quay- city centre:
Batterikaien & Hotellkaien walking diestance
Transportation to/from airport
70 kilometres - 45 minutes
Currency
Norwegian Krona (NOK)
Transport to/from city center
Walking distance
City Card
Not available
Downloadable map
Not available
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Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 31 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
NOK1,05 per GT, maximum NOK10.735,- per callPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
NOK NILServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping
Port
Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Destination Highlights
A Walk in the Old Parts of Arendal
Old Town centre, including Arendal
City Hall, Norway’s highest and second
largest wooden building.
The Archipelago of Arendal by Sea
Explore the islands just outside the
town of Arendal by boat.
Visit Grimstad – City of Poets
The home of two of Norway’s greatest
poets, Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun.
Exciting extras
Explore Nature by Train and Bike
4 hour beautiful bike ride on gravel
roads, through the typical Norwegian
woods alongside the river Nidely.
Kayaking – the Best Way to Explore Nature
Kayak your way among hundreds of
islands and skerries, under the breathtaking
beauty of the nordic light of the
Archipelago of Arendal.
What’s on right now in Arendal?
There are no upcoming events at the moment
Excursions – on and off the beaten path
CLASSIC & POPULAR
Visit Næs Ironworks Museum
The buildings, machinery and
equipment are dated back to the
17th century. It was Norway’s second
largest iron works, closed down in
1959 – today it is a site of technical
and cultural heritage.
A Walk Down History Lane in Arendal
Get to know Arendal “Venice of the
North” and its outstanding history,
including Arendal City Hall, Norway’s
highest and second largest wooden
building.
Explore The Archipelago of Arendal by Sea
Boating to visit islands in the archipelago.
Islands “Hisøy” and “Tromøy”
and a few of the islands will only come
to life during a few summer months.
Visit Grimstad “City of Poets”
The home to two of Norway’s greatest
poets, Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch
Port of Arendal
Gordon Fuglestad
Assisting Harbour Master/Cruise Manager
gordon.fuglestad@arendalhavn.no
Phone +47 97 52 70 00
Mobile +47 46 62 80 08
Havnekontoret
4810 Eydehavn, Norway
Port of Arendal
Rune Hvass
Harbour Master
rune.hvass@arendalhavn.no
Phone +47 46 62 80 08
Mobile +47 90 06 84 50
Havnekontoret
4810 Eydehavn, Norway
Cruise Sørlandet
Marianne Pedersen
Manager