ARENDAL CRUISE PORT the Island of Merdø, One of the Many Places to Visit in the Friendly Archipelago of Arendal

ARENDAL CRUISE PORT The island of Merdø, one of the many places to visit in the friendly archipelago of Arendal. Main events: Canal Street, music festival late July, International market late June, Moonlight shopping June and July, European Traditional Food Market early July. Cruise season: All year Useful links: www.arendal.com Port information: www.arendalhavn.no

Merdø Pier. Photo: Region Arendal Tourist Office

ARENDAL The heart of Southern Norway

Founded on the shipping, forestry and mining industries, Arendal developed into one of the wealthiest towns in northern Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Evidence of the town’s golden days can still be experienced by walking through the old part of town called “Tyholmen”. Amongst the many beautiful old wooden houses you can find Arendal Old Town Hall, one of the largest wooden houses in northern Europe. Arendal has an excellent location literally “on” the water – being built on 7 small islands and known as Venice of the North. Its climate and resources have made it one of the most popular places to go for recreational boaters and holidaymakers during the summer. Arendal is also known for hosting a vast number of festivals, events and activities throughout the year.

ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS film recordings, coffee and typical Norwegian pastries over 400 years old. That’s Norwegian Wood for you! at the Ironworks Museum where the buildings, If not booked in advance, we will show you the old Explore Nature by train and bike machinery and equipment date back to the 17th Arendal Town Hall, Norway’s highest and second Duration: 6 ½ hrs. century. It was Norway’s second largest iron works, largest wooden building. At the end of the tour the Get your bike at the pier and follow your guide to the closed down in 1959. Today it is a technical cultural guide can show you the way to the town museum train station. After a 35 minute rather idyllic train ride heritage site. In the museum’s vicinity you find one of “Klöckers Hus”, where a guide from the museum will you’ll reach the final destination, Nelaug. This is the Norway’s most beautiful golf courses, the romantic show you around a typical rich citizen’s house from start of an approx. 4 hour beautiful bike ride on gravel park “Lunden” and the river “Storelva”, great for the 18th century. Capacity: min. 10, max. 25. roads through typical Norwegian woods alongside the fishing salmon and sea trout. river Nidelv. A light lunch will be served on the way … Capacity: minimum 20, maximum 50. Exploring the archipelago of Arendal by sea Capacity: minimum 5, maximum 20. Duration: 2 hrs A walk down history lane Take this opportunity to explore the islands just Visit the Næs Ironworks Museum in the old parts of Arendal outside the town of Arendal. Some of them are in Tvedestrand County Duration: 1 ½ -2 hrs populated by locals all year round, such as Hisøy and Duration: 3 ½ hrs Get to know Arendal and its outstanding history by Tromøy. A few of the islands only come to life during Hop on the bus and travel from Arendal along the joining our guide on a walk through the old parts of a few summer months, all filled up with summer scenic coastal road to the historical Ironworks the town. Learn why Arendal was called “Venice of houses. The boats passing the old outports, Havsøy Museum in Tvedestrand County. the North”, see the well restored old wooden and Merdø, where the town of Arendal originated Afterwards you can enjoy a guided tour, authentic townhouses, some dating back to the 16th century, back in the 16th and 17th century. Get a glimpse of

PAGE 22 Pollen, Arendal Town. Photo: Region Arendal Turistkontor Arendal Harbor. Photo: Region Arendal Turistkontor the two famous lighthouses - Store- (big) and Lille VIP-trip The South of Norway Science Centre (little) Torungen. We promise you a comfortable VIP-trips for the adventurous? The South of Norway Science Centre is a centre for passage through the beautiful archipelago of Arendal. Do you like a bit of action while exploring? For a few fun learning experiences for kids and adults alike and Duration: 2 hrs. lucky ones we can offer a trip on a fast-going “RIB” situated directly at the cruise ship pier in Arendal. Capacity: minimum 30, maximum 120. exploring the archipelago of Arendal. Along the river At the Science Centre you will find: Nidelv, passing the outports of Havsøys and Merdø - 300 m2 full of exciting educational installations Visit Grimstad “City of Poets” and visiting the lighthouse “Store Torungen”. You’re and experiments you can try out. The town of Grimstad, just 25 minutes drive from now entering the kingdom of the seagulls. Strong - an Astro amphitheatre, where you can travel Arendal, has been home to two of Norway’s greatest legs and no fear of heights? You’ll have the best view through space in 3D. poets, Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun. Ibsen lived from the top of the lighthouse. Bring your swimsuit! - a great patio with an amazing sea view. here as a young apprentice chemist before his Duration: 2 ½ hrs. - a gift shop with toys and games for kids and adults, breakthrough as a playwright, and Hamsun spent the Capacity: minimum 6, maximum 12. and experiments to take home. last 34 years of his life on the farm Nørholm outside - a café which serves coffee, cakes, baguettes, Grimstad. This excursion will give you an insight into History, culture and beautiful surrounding sandwiches and other light dishes. the lives of these two internationally famous writers, “Aust-Agder Centre of History and Culture” reopened as well as an understanding of what made them after a total makeover in April 2014, presenting some become writers and their gifts to lovers of literature of the most interesting exhibitions from the local around the world. We visit the Ibsen Museum and you heritage. Findings from the wreck of the slave ship will have ample time to explore the picturesque town “Fredensborg” which sank in a storm outside Arendal of Grimstad. in 1768 are one of the most visited exhibitions. On Duration: 3 hrs. this excursion you will also experience the beautiful Capacity: Minimum 20, maximum 50. surroundings of Arendal by bus. Enjoy! Duration: 3 hrs Capacity: minimum 25, maximum 100.

PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION ATM: 100 m Max number of passengers per day in port: No limitations Currency exchange: 100 m Max number of ships per day in port: 2 at a time PORT OF ARENDAL Tax refund: YES, at Police station 200 m from pier Ship’s stay min /max: No restrictions Visiting address: Kristen Staksnæsvei 63, NO-4810 Eydehavn Public telephones in pier area: NO Environmental limitations /restrictions: None, Mailing address: Kristen Staksnæsvei 63, NO-4810 Eydehavn Internet access in pier area: YES shore power also available Contact person: Gordon Fuglestad Mailboxes in pier area: YES, 150 m from pier Port facilities according to Phone/Fax: +47 97 52 70 00 Distances - airport: 70 km - Kristiansand Airport Kjevik Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES E-mail: [email protected] Distance to city centre: 100 m Maximum ship length: 260 m and 150 m Internet: www.arendalhavn.no Nearest hospital: Sørlandet Hospital, +47 03738, 2 km Maximum ship draft and depth in sea: Other useful information: Local guide service available More than 20 m on each pier TOURIST INFORMATION Maximum ship airdraft if bridge: No restrictions, no bridges Visiting address: Sam Eydes plass 1, NO-4800 Arendal PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION Crew facilities: No specific facilities, but marina with Distance from port: 200 m Bunkers delivery/method: Truck restaurant, cafe, meeting room, free internet access and more Mailing address: P.O.B. 780 Stoa, NO-4809 Arendal Supplies: YES Phone/Fax: +47 37 00 55 44 / +47 37 90 55 40 Waste handling: YES E-mail: [email protected] Waste water method: YES, at Eydehavn terminal, Internet: www.arendal.com 4 nm from cruise pier Tugboats: YES GENERAL INFORMATION Pilot: 12 and 16 Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: NO Emergency: 12 and 16 Shuttle bus: Not needed Medical emergency: 113 Parking place for buses: YES Tidal movement: Insignificant, less than 0.5 m Taxi: YES ISPS approved: YES Rental cars: YES Designated quays for cruise ships: YES Public transportation: YES Ship tenders allowed: YES Shopping: 50 m Beam: No restrictions Local currency: NOK Max size ship in port: 80 000 GRT / No limitations on PAX #

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