Things to do in Arendal

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Things to Do in Arendal

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  • Hennie Kristine N
    Sanur, Indonesia9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice location, cosy atmosphere and well tasting food.
    The restaurant Manager saw his guests at all time
    Written July 9, 2023
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  • qvu
    68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have visited the vitensenteret several times, with my grandchildren and family from abroad. The most important issue is however, how children get engaged in science. That’s why I also like going there on my own. So nice to look at people when they are enjoying themselves. The food is very good, reasonable prices
    Written March 6, 2020
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  • evagilberts
    Arendal, Norway21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very beautiful church with a good akustikk. Beautifully decorated and the right place to have a concert.
    Written February 4, 2018
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  • Lisbeth L
    Bergen, Norway30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thankfully this incredibly ugly bunker is kept safely outside of town and out of everyday sight. Inside, it is very practical, and given the horrible museum fire in Brazil, it is good to know that things are kept safe in Arendal's bunker museum. The exhibition about Herjolfsson's fraud and financial transactions was particularly interesting, especially considering that the Herjolfsson family is still in possession of the Strømsbu gård. Also the exhibition about the slave ship Fredensborg was excellent, although I missed a comment about the first slaves in the West Indies being Danish and Norwegian (convicted felons, but many for minor cases). I must also praise the exhibition of chairs through the ages - a row of chairs presented straightforwardly and simply. Too many museums harbour the strange idea of storing things away unseen, instead of just presenting them and letting the audience think for themselves. - I just wish this museum would look less like a bunker.
    Written September 3, 2018
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  • Ashley H
    Ayr, UK282 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    With revolving exhibitions of (sometimes very) modern art, it's not always going to offer art that's popular, but certainly interesting and the Corten steel walkways behind are fascinating. Lovely setting by the lake, it's a good afternoon out
    Written June 3, 2023
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  • Edward M
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My mother and I went there during a visit to see my fore-bearers home and stumbled on this really interesting small museum. We liked it very much
    Written September 6, 2017
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  • Hoye H
    Arendal, Norway26 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old German fortress from WW2. Parts of it is still in relatively good shape. Gives at least a good impression of how it was!

    Located close to beautiful Kilsund. There you can find gas station, restaurant, grocery store etc. The coastline in this area is one of the nicest places in Norway!

    Great ocean fishing possibilities.
    Written May 27, 2018
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  • Hatso
    Wichita, KS519 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is just a very nice building which certainly seemed old and it is very well maintained. With the boats in front it makes a great picture.
    Written July 7, 2019
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  • Bjørn Harald W
    Arendal, Norway4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We got married at this church in 2006.
    We chose this church because of its intimacy and nice location. The inside is really special and differs from others.
    For visitors I believe the location of the church might be just as interesting as the inside.

    This is free and just worth a visit if you are near by.
    Written September 14, 2017
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  • Carrie P
    Arendal, Norway56 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum is ok, a bit cramped but lots to see. Not wheel chair friendly. Has terrible opening hours. But worth a peek.
    Written January 5, 2017
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  • SuperMarioViking
    Oslo, Norway18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome 20min. boat ride from Arendal sentrum to Merdo. Calm seas in a nice sunny day. Awesome homemade pizza at Merdo with Arendal beer!
    Written April 19, 2022
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  • Stian W
    Arendal, Norway4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A sweet and excellent little museum, with a lot of interesting facts and important local history of Eydehavn as a working class community and industrial centrepoint in the 1920's. .
    https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eydehavn
    Written August 27, 2015
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  • Atle F
    Arendal, Norway1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This attraction is nice. The glas elevator is fine and the view is stunning. Sitt down, eat an icecream and enjoy the view.
    Written July 24, 2023
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  • lillesommerfugl
    lillesommerfugl120 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice people who knew their stuff and could help us find what we needed. We were only in town one day, so we did not need a lot of information, though....
    Written May 7, 2017
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