Welcome to beautiful spring days in Risør

As the spring sun slowly but surely takes over from the winter cold, the white wooden town of Risør comes to life.

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April is a perfect time to experience this historic southern town - whether you're planning a romantic weekend getaway, an outing with friends or a family vacation. With Easter coming late this year (Easter Eve is April 20), April is an ideal month for a visit to Risør.

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🎸 There's a lot happening in April! 🎭
Check the full calendar at the bottom of the page! 👇

Experience the wooden house town of Risør

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Risør is known as "The White City by the Skagerrak" for good reason, take a walking tour through one of Europe's best preserved wooden townhouses.

• The shipowners' houses on Solsiden - see the impressive white-painted "patrician houses" that testify to the city's prosperity from the sailing ship era
• Kamperhaug and Tangen - explore the city's charming neighborhoods where pilots, fishermen and sailors lived, with small white wooden houses in narrow streets
• Risør Church - the beautiful church from 1647, one of the city's oldest buildings. Free guided tours are possible

Highlights from the spring cultural calendar

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Risør is known as the cultural municipality, and it's not without reason! Here are some highlights from this spring's program:

• Concerts on the Beach - Experience everything from Tom Waits interpretations to Norway's best slide guitarist Johny Aasgaard
• At the Kunstparken you can meet the Swedish poet and singer Dan Fägerquist.
• Standup at Park Café - Laugh your way through the evening with humor and a good atmosphere
• The National Theatre - The performance Prima Facie comes to Risørhuset on April 1st
• Art experiences - Visit the beautiful exhibition "Where is the common thread?" by textile artist Sidsel Hødnebø

🐣 For families with children, an Easter workshop will also be held at Risørhuset on April 12, where the little ones can express themselves creatively.🎨

For the whole family

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With Easter falling late this year, there are good opportunities for spring-like temperatures and outdoor activities.

• Risør Aquarium – see sea animals from the local area up close every weekend and every day during the Easter holidays.
• Easter workshop at Risørhuset on Saturday, April 12th, 11am-1pm - Children can paint figures, make yarn tassels and stamp cards
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Risørhuset on April 10 - 13
• Explore Urheia - a beautiful natural area in the middle of the city with exciting old fortifications, a playground and safe nature trails.
• City beach - a pleasant sandy beach on Holmen in the middle of the city, popular with families with children.
• Randvik - two nice sandy beaches and nature reserve, playground and parking.
• Find hidden treasures in Risør's niche shops and second-hand stores, and on April 26th there is the Risør Market on the Square.

Accommodation with Easter offers

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Take the time to truly experience Risør with a stay at:

• Det lille Hotel - From only 1,400 kr per night with accommodation in a historic hotel including delicious breakfast
• Sørlandet Feriesenter - Super offer on camping throughout Easter for only 999 NOK

Food and drink

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In Risør you can enjoy good food and drink, with a surprisingly good selection of restaurants and nightlife.

• Buy delicious freshly cooked shrimp, crayfish and other goodies "straight from the boat" at the city's fish market
• Stavelins Bakeri and Kortreist Lykke offer really good baked goods - people travel far to taste Kortreist Lykke's bread and doughnuts
• Danish Breakfast on Rådhusgata on March 29th and April 25th - Experience a traditional Danish lunch with sandwiches and good drinks
• Visit one of the city's cozy nightclubs and restaurants, such as Stranden , which also has concerts every Saturday.

Explore nature

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Risør has several great hiking opportunities for all activity levels:

• Randvik - area with two beautiful sandy beaches and a nature reserve, perfect for family outings
• Risørflekken - a 20-minute walk to the highest point in the city center
• The coastal path - follow the beautiful coastal path from the city center out to Randvik.
• Kastellet - visit the old fort from the Napoleonic Wars with a view of the approach
• Risør Havbad - floating sauna and sea bath in the middle of the city
• Bring a picnic to one of the many viewpoints in the area

🥾 At ut.no you will find many good hiking tips in Risør
Click here to see the overview

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Practical information

• Driving time: Under 3 hours from Oslo, 1.5 hours from Kristiansand
• Parking: Good parking capacity with charging in the city center at Tjenna
• Opening hours: Most shops are open 10-16 on weekdays, until 18 on Thursdays, 10-15 on Saturdays.
• Tourist information: Visit visitrisor.no for tourist information.

We look forward to welcoming you to Risør this spring!

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