Introducing Egersund
One of the prettiest towns along this stretch of coastline, Egersund is a serene place strewn with old timber houses that tell the story of its long history; intriguing rune stones found in nearby Møgedal are among the oldest written forms found in southern Norway. It’s a quiet place to wander and to soak up the small-town ambience of the southern Norwegian coast.
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The tourist office (51 46 80 00; www.eigersund.kommune.no; Jernbaneveien 2; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat & Sun Jun-Aug) is fine for local information, but it’s only open in summer.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Denmark to Sweden
by Kisse 29 May 2007
To get the most scenic ride (but not the cheapest), skip Sweden as a whole. Get to North Jutland and get a ferry to Kristiansand or Egersund…
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