Risør is a very well preserved coastal town between Kristiansand and Oslo, with an old history of sailing ships and lumber export in the golden days in the late 18 century. Nowadays known for art and handicraft.
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Map of Risør
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[edit]- 1 Risør Akvarium, Strandgaten 14, ☏ +47 41648759. Sa Su 11:00-16:00; daily during school holidays and Jun 20-Aug 16. Aquarium with various tropical fish, and many species from the Norwegian saltwater shore. Fish for crabs, or look at the spectacular piranas, catfishes, or stingrays. You can also fish for crabs in a big tank. Adult 125 kr, child (2-15 years) 130 kr.
- Den Hellige Ånds kirke (Risør church), Prestegata 6. Church built in 1647. free.
- Risørflekken (The white spot) (you can see it from the city center, and can be reached by driving up Buvikbakken.). Risørflekken is a cliff that has been painted white with chalk since 1641 as a landmark to spot Risør from the sea. It has a great view over the city, and is by Urheia, a good walking path.
- 2 Den lille dyrehage (Zoo) (Brokelandsheia), Brokelandsheia, Sundebru (by the E18- European Route 18), ☏ + 47 413 59 484. This is a small zoo on the eastern outskirts of Agder. For those who think it's too far to Kristiansand Zoo or can't get enough of animals.
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[edit]The white wooden houses in the inner city makes the town known as "Den hvite by ved Skagerak".
- Det Lille Hotell. Nice place to stay. They offer luxury apartments with fully equipped kitchen for your own cooking, at a very fair price.
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[edit]| Routes through Risør |
| Kristiansand ← Arendal ← | W  E
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→ Skien → Oslo |