Risør hosts some of Norway's most unique festivals – from crafts and classical music to boats of all shapes and sizes.
These festivals make Risør a vibrant meeting place for both visitors and locals.
In 2025 we will launch the new Risør Classicboat Festival!
A new plastic boat community emerged in the 50s-70s where both Norwegian and Swedish designers and boat builders made a name for themselves. Now we also want to create a festival for floating cultural relics in plastic and hybrid, this will be a really exciting new addition to the festival town of Risør.
Risør has accommodation for every occasion, everything from luxury hotels to cabins and tents.
Risør town center has almost no chain stores, just a treasure trove of niche stores.
There is a lot to eat and drink in Risør, fantastic restaurants, two bakeries, and a fish reception!
Are you planning a course, conference, company trip/friends trip or wedding? Create an event that everyone will remember!
Risør is the perfect setting for your event. We have great facilities for groups, and a lot of experience in arranging events for all sizes of groups.
Risør City is nothing without the enthusiasts who run the city's shops, nightlife, accommodations, and everyone who works as volunteers to make the city as beautiful and idyllic as it is!