The 10 Best Tours in Aust-Agder, Southern Norway

Nelaug-Arendal, 33,2 km (max 38,9 km) Tip: Take the train from Arendal to Nelaug. Several departures each day. The cycle route Nelaug-Arendal is divided into two different routes, where the eastern route is marked with signs. Follow signs from classified road no. 412 at Nelaug, on gravel surface east of the river Nidelva. This is a pleasant stretch, with a partly course surface. On the way, you pass a farmyard at Vimme, Flaten station and Haugsja station. Shortly after, the surface becomes paved at Boylefoss on classified road no 151. The hill at the gate before Boylefoss is steep. At Boylestad, exit left off road no 151 and onto gravel surface once again. Follow the gravel road straight ahead until the road turns left by the water, take to the right in the crossroads before Hersel. From there, the road goes uphill again, follow this straight ahead through the woods to Lyngrott [ikon VII]. Here the landscape becomes more open, and the road passes Gullknapp airport. Go straight ahead, past several beautiful waters, and then downwards to Tveiten, on classified road no. 128, through Myra and down to Arendal town centre (signs from E18). Take the road straight ahead in the traffic lights and the roundabouts, to Barbu, then to the right along Langbrygga and Pollen in town. Before Barbu, you find the railwaystation, the starting point for those who took the train to Nelaug. (1] Follow the gravel road from Lyngrott to the left at the bicycle sign. The route is on gravel surface for a while, then asphalt past Bjornes and Skjaevestad, to Longumvannet. Go west of the water, most people must wheel the bike for about 800 metres along the water. This route leads to road no. 128 at Myra, og left and follow the road to town. 5,7 km longer.

Lillesand Explorer offers tours, explorations and boat rental in the beautiful surroundings of the picturesque town of Lillesand.

Trollpark Hove har et spennende produkt som er ideelt for både store og små. En gøyal klatrepark hvor du får flere typer utfordringer høyt oppe i trærne i Trollpark Hove har benyttet et kontunierlig og moderne sikkerhetssystem som gjør det hele veldig enkelt og trygt.

TrollAktiv is the leading supplier of outdoor adventures for youth groups and families in Norway. The summer season at Trollaktiv stretches from April to the end of October and caters for school groups, families, companies, friends and anyone looking for action-packed adventures. In 2018 we celebrate the 25th year anniversary with an even more exciting and adventurous programme including rafting, family rafting, High wire adventure park, rock climbing, ziplines, BikePark, Stand up paddling, team building, paintball, Escape rooms and many many more. At TrollAktiv Adventure Park the accommodation options include a variety of cabins, camping and apartments. What sets us apart from any competitor is our commitment to great service and our high level of safety. We are the very first Outdoor adventure provider in Norway to be certified with the Adventure Mark certificate which covers all aspects of safety and quality. We look forward to meeting you this summer!

We arrange Sea kayaking courses and tours, RIB-adventures and horse experiences ...in the beautiful environments of Raet National Park

Grandpark is an highwire adventure park for adults and teenagers over 140 cm. The climbing forest is situated next to Mineralparken, another fun family park. The trees in the forest are more than a hundred years old and right next to the river Otra. Grandpark has 55 different activities, all of which are built into the trees at a height between 4 and 8 metres. There are 6 ziplines, with four that is crossing Otra and each is approximately 200 metres long. The view from the treetops is stunning, and the location of "Klatreskogen" is without doubt an area of outstanding natural beauty. Each participant must undergo a compulsory 15- minute safety course prior to starting the session. New session every 30 minutes, duration between 1,5 - 2,5 hours. There is several instructors in the park who will ensure that the saftey rules are obeyed as you move around.

The havpadler runs courses for beginners and experienced paddlers. In summerseason guidet paddle tours in Risors archipelago.

Grimstad's swimmingpool are centrally located on Levermyr, close to the city center. The opening hours applies from 1 September 2011. (Closed in the summer season.)

Tvedestrand-Nes Verk, 7,5 km one way Start the trip from Tvedestrand harbour at the town hall, up the street Hotellkleiva where you can rent a bicycle at Tvedestrand Museum, and through the pedestrian area in town, then up along classified road no. 410 to Bergsmyr. Take left in the roundabout, and at the end of the industrial area, you enter the old road between Tvedestrand and the ironworks site. After about 300 m on gravel road, the route turns right. Go through the woods and into Holtsbygda. Cross the highway E18 carefully, take left and go through Fianshagen and to classified road no. 415. Pass Solberg, over 415 up the hill. On the other side of the hill, the Nes Verk valley opens up, past the golf course, turn right through the romantic park Lunden, and into Naes Ironworks Museum.

Simonstad-Tovdal, amli, 31 km (max 41 km) one way Along roads with no bicycle paths. The starting point is the hotel Pan Garden, south of Pmli, where there’s accommodation, walking paths, padling possibilities and more. Follow along the hard shoulder on classified road no. 415 some kilometres towards amli, then turn left on road no. 413. At Dolemo, turn right to Hillestad Galleri (sign), here there’s less traffic. The road follows the Tovdal River about 20 km, and at the Tveit water, Tovdal church is located. Hillestad galleri (gallery) and holiday facility is nearby, on the right side of the road [1]. [1] Further up the valley Tovdal, the road leads to Dale, about 10 km further up into the valley. Here you can park your bicycle and go for a hike, for instance to the waterfall Rjukanfossen, about 2 hours hiking round trip.