Silversea Luxury Cruises To ARENDAL

Drive by bus to the village of Grimstad and the brewery, "Nøgne Ø". The brewery was started by two home brewers and has since turned into a small, but successful microbrewery for creative brewing.

Upon arriving you will be met by one of the employees who will take you on a guided visit around the brewery and tell you about its history. Here you will get to sample the various beers produced by the brewery. Nøgne Ø Brewery has in a few years managed to become internationally renowned for their superb beers.

It's then time to drive into the village center of Grimstad. Enjoy a city walk with your guide and stop at the local fish market located out on the pier for a glimps of the local seafood. There will be some free time to explore Grimstad before it's time to start the drive back to Arendal, this time via the scenic coastal road.

Embrace the splendid natural beauty of Hove in a unique new way during this invigorating, half-day hiking excursion.

Tromøy Island and Hove Nature Area

Depart the pier for the short drive to Hove, a beautiful nature and recreation area on the southern part of the island of Tromøy. Hove is part of a protected moraine, and has been adapted for nature walks with resting places along the shore. The area is used for hiking in both summer and winter, and suitable for guests of all ages.

Guided Nature Hike

Upon arrival in Hove, begin your guided nature hike from the camping area, along the coast and back to the countryside. The paths are many, and stretch from Hove to Alve and along Spornes Beach. The beach consists of boulders and rocks, and sand when the sea permits. Upon reaching the end of the trail, return to your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of hiking for approximately 7.4 miles (about 12 kilometres), at times over dirt and gravel surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests suffering from a fear of tunnels, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear, and a sweater or light jacket from the ship; a backpack is suggested to carry your gear. Guests must be at least ten years old to participate on this tour.

Experience the splendid beauty of the southern Norwegian coast and its charming local villages during this scenic sightseeing excursion.

Coastal Drive and Risør

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Risør, a picturesque, heritage-preserved wooden village offering cultural festivals, a large archipelago and a long history of wooden boat-building. En route, take in wonderful panoramic views along the coast of southern Norway. Upon arrival in Risør, proceed for a photo stop at the city centre.

Tvedestrand

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to lovely Tvedestrand Village, which features a white-painted town centre and irregular streets climbing steep hills around the harbour. The municipality's natural beauty and numerous islands make it a popular tourism and boating destination. After a photo stop here, re-board your coach for the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier via the coastal road, and take in spectacular vistas over the Skagerrak Sea.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, with a slight incline at the Risør Viewpoint and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair, but is not suitable for guests suffering from a fear of tunnels. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear, and a sweater or light jacket from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.

Board your motor coach and travel across a landscape of lakes, forested hills and small farms to Evje and the Troll Aktiv Rafting Center. At the center, meet your guides and receive your equipment as well as a safety briefing. Your equipment includes wetsuit, windproof jacket, safety helmet, swim vests and wet suit boots. Basic rafting and paddling instruction is conducted on flat water. Then board your raft and set off down the Otra Valley. Each raft accompanies 5 - 8 passengers as well as a guide. The Otra features Class III and IV whitewater, offering an ideal mix for both novices and experienced rafters alike on an approximately 2.5-hour float down the Setesdal Valley. After put-out, a rustic lunch will be served before board your motor coach for the return drive to Arendal.

Discover the coastal splendour and villages of southern Norway during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Coastal Drive and Lillesand

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Lillesand. En route, take in splendid panoramic views along the coastal road and highway. Upon arrival in Lillesand, begin your guided walking tour of the village. Local sights include the Lillesand Church, and Town-and-Maritime Museum. Afterward, some free time is made available to explore your surrounds at your leisure.

Grimstad

Next, re-board your coach and continue along the coastal road to Grimstad. This little maritime town is nestled amidst many small islands, and features a harbour, long pedestrian shopping street, small market square, church, and museum dedicated to the early life of Henrik Ibsen. After a short photo stop here, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier via the coastal road.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 750 yards (about 686 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking in Lillesand is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible nor suitable for guests suffering from a fear of tunnels. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear, and a sweater or light jacket from the ship.

Hop on the bus and travel from the city of Arendal up the main road to idyllic Jærnes.

In Jærnes you visit the Næs ironworks museum. It is almost completely intact and very well preserved, consisting of buildings, machinery and equipment which date back to the 17th, 18th and the 19th centuries. Enjoy a guided walk through the museum and a coffee and the typical «Vaffel» (a local pastry) before heading down to Tvedestrand centre. Enjoy a walk through this picturesque little village and take a picture of Norways most narrow house!

The drive back to Arendal is along the North Sea Route scenic road with fantastic views to the coast line and the ocean.