CUISINE & CULTURE

On the slopes of the Torridalen valley, minutes from Kristiansand, you can visit a real orchard farmer and his family. They will share all the secretes about apple farming by the banks of the Otra River, and you may help pick apples, raspberries, or rhubarb to make juices and jams, which you later get to taste with freshly made waffles

A guided sightseeing from Kristiansand city centre takes you to the open-air museum, to see the nearly 40 houses displaced from Kristiansand and get a feel of life back in 1580 at the authentic farmyard buildings relocated from the region of Setesdal. Walk around Minibyen exhibition, a miniature replica of the city in the early 1900s and enjoy waffles with Norwegian brown cheese, mountain sour cream and jam.

A visit to Skudeneset farm and vineyard offers a glimpse of the good life. Situated by the mythical river Sygna, a passionate winemaker and his creative wife have established a fairy-tale homestead and one of the northernmost vineyards in the world.

Enjoy this unique workshop hosted by the 2 Knop Dockside Café, at the dock reserved for the King of Norway  in Kristiansand . Overlooking a 17th-century fortress and Odderøya Island, explore the versatility of seaweed with a seaweed artist, creating your own art or take-home print. Then, meet a local seafood chef who will teach you how to prepare a Norwegian seafood meal, from cleaning to cooking, while learning about sustainable seafood and fresh ingredients. A perfect memory of Kristiansand Harbour!

Let a guided city walk satisfy your appetite for history, culture, and local culinary treats. The first stop is at Fiskebrygga, the fish market to sample awarded seafood and freshly made fishcake. and enjoy the locally produced Henning Olsen ice cream. Our next stop is at Portalen, once part of a shipyard and now a café and gallery with a great ambiance. We end at Teateret, one of the trendier restaurants combining art, theatre, and dining under the same roof.

Discover the sweet side of Arendal on this delicious journey through the city. Start with a visit to the famous Jørgensen Bakery, known for its secret marzipan recipe. Take the glass elevator up to Fløyheia hilltop for stunning views, then visit Heimdal Chokolade, a rare artisan chocolatier, for a chocolate tasting. Finally, stop by Kløckers House, a historic townhouse-turned-museum, to sample old-fashioned candy. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views and a true taste of local life in Arendal!