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Give Risør as a gift!
Buy a gift card that can be used anywhere in Risør town; shops, restaurants, nightlife, accommodations.

Download the new Risør magazine!

The printed edition can be picked up at Hollenderhagen in the city.

SHOPPING

Opening hours in stores

Weekdays 10 am - 3 pm
New Year's Eve - 10 am - 1 pm
EXPERIENCE RISØR

Welcome to Festival Summer

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.

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May
Market day at Søndeled
24.5.25
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24.5.25
Søndeled school
More info and map
Market day at Søndeled
24.5.2025
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24.5.2025
Søndeled school
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Brattstø 11, 4990 Søndeled

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's market day at Søndeled School! This year we can offer:

• flea market
• silent auction
• lightning lottery and bazaar book
• plant sales
• sale of handicrafts
• cafe

Take a trip to Søndeled and experience the great market atmosphere!

NEWS

Chamber music festival and Det Lille Hotel in perfect harmony!

A unique cultural experience in Norway's most beautiful summer town

Are you curious about world-class classical music, but have never been to the Risør Chamber Music Festival before? Now is your chance to experience the best the festival has to offer, combined with a relaxing holiday in the heart of beautiful Risør.

Risør Chamber Music Festival 2025
24.6.2025
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29.6.2025
Varies
Risør Church
More info and map
Risør Chamber Music Festival 2025
24.6.2025
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29.6.2025
Varies
Risør Church
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Prestegata, 4950 Risør
Info / tickets
Call/sms to order
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For the 35th time, we welcome you to one of Norway's leading chamber music festivals.

With nearly 40 concerts and events, and over 30 invited performers, this will be a fantastic celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Risør Chamber Music Festival.

Starting December 1st, we will gradually release artists and concerts until the sale starts on January 27th.

Welcome to Risør, see you June 24–29, 2025!

Program and tickets: https://kammermusikkfest.no/

Risør Church
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Prestegata, 4950 Risør
Info / tickets
Call/sms to order
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June
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EXPERIENCE RISØR

Accommodation

Risør has accommodation for every occasion, everything from luxury hotels to cabins and tents.

EXPERIENCE RISØR

Shopping

Risør town center has almost no chain stores, just a treasure trove of niche stores.

EXPERIENCE RISØR

Food & Drink

There is a lot to eat and drink in Risør, fantastic restaurants, two bakeries, and a fish reception!

EVENT CITY RISØR

Become an event superhero

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.

EVENT CITY RISØR

Conference

EVENT CITY RISØR

Wedding

EVENT CITY RISØR

Festivals

ABOUT US

We are Risør City

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!

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