What to do and see in Arendal, Southern Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

On the southern part of the island of Tromoy, only 10 minutes from Arendal town by car, bus or boat, there is a beautiful area called Hove. This recreation area is part of a protected moraine that lies along the southern coast. The whole area has been adapted for walks with resting places along the shore. There is a beach and kiosk at Hove camping during the summer season, and several kilometres of smooth rocks. Sundays between September and May, there is a lunch buffet at Hovestua in Hove camp from 12 to 18.  The paths are many and stretches from Hove to Alve, along Spornes beach, consisting of boulders and rocks, and sand when the sea permits. The area is used for hiking both summer and winter, and is suitable for everyone, children and adults. The trip from Hove camping to Alve and back is about 12 kms, and the network of paths allows both short and long trails. Maps for sale at Arendal tourist office, Hove camp, and Bjellandstrand Gard. Parking for instance at Hove camping and Hove camp. Bus no 3 to Tromoy ost leaves Arendal every hour during the day, Monday-Saturday.

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.

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

The Hisoy route starts from the center of Arendal, westbound along the docks past Kittelsbukt and over to Svinodden, before you take the freeroad (Stromsbuneset) up to state road number 420 towards Fevik, all the time on sidewalks that are adapted for walking and bicycling along 420. By the roundabout at the middle of the island, there is now a RIMI-store where you take left towards Hisoy church. Here you may choose to take the trip to Tangen. If you want to go to Tangen, you follow state road 420 further towards Fevik until there is a sign (Tangen) where you go right. There are sidewalks specifically for biking and walking almost all the way in past Tangen avenue (Tangen allé), and the way past the industrial buildings and down the the free area to the right is lightly trafficated. At Tangen there are trashcans, toilets, benches and a playground for the kids. Sandstranden (a beach) is perfect for families with children and the water is a mix of sea- and freshwater. (3.5 kilometers extra) If you do not want to go to Tangen, you could continue by the church where the route goes on towards Kolbjornsvik. Here there is a possibility to stray off the route towards Stolsvika. The free area at Stolsvika has signs to show you the way, which goes past the church and is rather narrow at times. There is a big parking lot by the free area, and stolsvika is accustomed for visitors with toilets, trashcans, a volleyball net, a kiosk and two nice beaches in addition some rocky shores. Onwards Havsoyveien, past the parking lot at Stolsvika, leads to the docks at Havsoy which is a beautiful sight in both summer and winter. (2.5 kilometers extra) If you do not wish to go to Stolsvika, you could follow the signs towards Kolbjornsvik 3. On the middle of Trommesletta there is a narrow road up towards the right (Gamle Sandvigve, 600 meters) which leads you over to the eastern part of Hisoy on asphalted roads through meadows and forest. At Sandvika one can take a small trip up the way marked by 30 past traditional south-Norwegian houses and back to the turnpike. From here, take the way towards Kolbjornsvik all the way to where the ferry leaves from. If you wish to travel back to Arendal, you follow the road to the left on the top of the hill down towards the ferry. Se the sign marked 420, choose the road to the right (not towards Hisoy kirke). This will eventually lead you to state road 420 by Strommen, where you take to the right towards Arendal. (4.5 kilometers extra)

Stall Siring offers ponys and horses for rent all year. In the summer holiday we also have a daytime riding camp from Monday till Friday. You can rent a horse all year from Siring Gard - our stable holds many great horses that can bring you on a trip in the southern forest. We can also offer a large riding hall with kind and safe horses. Please contact us for more information.