Activities in Southern Norway
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Trollactiv
TrollActiv, around 6km north of Evje, is the centre of most of Evje’s high-energy thrills. White-water rafting (per person Nkr400) is its forte, but it also organises riverboarding (Nkr400), rock-climbing courses (Nkr750), river kayaking (Nkr750), paintball (Nkr550), waterskiing (Nkr350) and more sedate pastimes that include fishing safaris (Nkr250) and nightly beaver and elk safaris (adult/child/family Nkr260/210/820). There’s also a climbing wall (per hour Nkr200), family rafting trips (per person Nkr350) and kids’ activities packages that include climbing, archery and canoeing (Nkr250). As if that weren’t enough, it also rents out canoes (Nkr300), inline skates…
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TrollActiv
TrollActiv, around 6km north of Evje, is the centre of most of Evje's high energy thrills. White-water rafting is its forte, but it also organises riverboarding, rock-climbing courses, river kayaking, paintball, waterskiing and more sedate pastimes that include fishing safaris, and nightly beaver and elk safaris for families. It also doubles as Evje's youth hostel. It's modern and well-run and the place to be if you're planning any one of the many activities on offer.
There's also a climbing wall, family rafting trips and kids' activities packages that include climbing, archery and canoeing. As if that weren't enough, it also rents out canoes, inline skates and mountain…
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Bungee Jump
Described as Norway’s highest land-based bungee jump, this 84m leap into the canyon from the bridge leading to the Norwegian Industrial Workers’ Museum is Rjukan’s highest adrenaline rush. Book through the tourist office.
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Risør Art Centre
This innovative art centre runs a range of courses ranging from making handmade paper to watercolour painting. Courses start from Nkr1500 for three days, up to Nkr3500 for seven days; accommodation/course packages are also available.
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Rail-Bicycle Ride
Take this ride along the 13km railway between Sannidal and Merkebekk. Rail-bikes (dressin, or bicycles on bogies) cost around NOK75/around NOK230 per hour/day. Book through Støa Camping or ask at the tourist office.
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One Ocean Dive Center
One Ocean Dive Center is a professional centre that runs dives to wrecks, which include a downed plane and even a minesweeper. It’s to be found just across the water east of the town centre.
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Bike Hire
Bike trails have been meticulously laid out from one end of Vestfold to the other. The tourist office hires bicycles and sells the indispensable three-part map Sykkelkart Vestfold for NOK100.
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SPAndabel
Opened in 2007, SPAndabel in the Hotel Norge is a luxurious spa centre that offers a range of pampering from Nkr495 up to Nkr1250.
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Risør Båtformidling
To explore the offshore islands under your own steam (or horsepower), Risør Båtformidling rents out small motorboats.
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Sørlandet Feriesenter
To explore the offshore islands under your own steam, Sørlandet Feriesenter rents larger motorboats and canoes.
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Mt Nos Chairlift
In summer, for fine views you can reach the summit of Mt Nos (1176m) by taking the chairlift.
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Guided Walking Tours
From mid-June to mid-August, guided walking tours of Egersund leave from the tourist office.
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Brekkesto
For summer boat tours through the offshore islands, contact Brekkesto.
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Guided Tours
From mid-June to mid-August, the Gamlebyen tourist office runs one-hour Guided Tours.
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Viking Adventures Norway
Viking Adventures Norway, in town, offers adventure activities.
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Sykkelsenter
For bicycle rental, Sykkelsenter has a range of bikes on offer.
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