Arendal, Norway

Norway’s charming coastal city of Arendale is defined by its maritime history, beautiful archipelago, and bustling city center. Couched in islands and connected by bridges and ferries, Arendal was once home to Norway’s largest fleet. Stroll its cobblestoned Old Town, known as Tyholmen to locals, for its well-preserved buildings, Old Town Hall, and Kløckers Hus, which houses the city’s museum. Visit the thirteenth-century stone church, the Ironworks Museum, and local art galleries. Take in watersports like sailing and canoeing and explore the archipelago by taking a ferry to one of its islands or simply enjoy nature through Arendal’s forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes.