• Behold the striking natural beauty of southern Norway as you drive along the coast one way. Return might be by highway.
• Soak in the historical ambiance of two villages: Grimstad and Lillesand.
• Spend free time shopping in Lillesand or simply meandering around the village.

• Cruise a rare wood-fueled steamship along an inland lake surrounded by forests.
• Walk through a collection of historical farmhouses that comprise an open-air museum.
• Enjoy a traditional buffet lunch at a hotel that overlooks Byglandsfjord Lake.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Walk through Arendal’s charming Old Town, particularly the Pollen waterfront area.
• See Norway’s tallest wooden building, a private residence that became the town hall.
• Enjoy a pastry and hot beverage at a café that is popular among the locals.

• Browse an ironworks museum in a factory where iron was produced for centuries.
• See what may be the narrowest house in Norway while walking through Tvedestrand.
• Gain insight into local life in a typical seaside town in southern Norway.

• Gain insight into Arendal’s past at the esteemed Kuben Museum complex.
• See exhibitions that detail topics ranging from the Viking influence to the slave trade.
• Enjoy the panoramic views while riding a glass elevator to Arendal’s most modern district.

• Enjoy an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure on the Otra River.
• Paddle through rapids of varying lengths, strengths and speeds.
• Admire the densely forested landscape that comes right to the water’s edge.

• Share a kayak and paddle out into the sheltered waters off Arendal.
• Pass along the coast that rims Old Town, an area first developed in the 1300s.
• Hear enlightening commentary as the guide describes the most interesting sights.
• Look for wildlife, especially seabirds.