Risør

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Introducing Risør

Risør, the ‘White Town on the Skagerrak’, is one of southern Norway’s prettiest. Centred on a U-shaped harbour with colourful fishing boats and private yachts, and surrounded by historic white houses (dating from 1650 to 1890), this is a great place to wander and soak up the rustic charm for a few days. If you get bored by long, lazy days by the water, you probably shouldn’t be here.

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The town library (Kragsgate 48A; 11am-3pm Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm Sat mid-Jun–mid-Aug; longer hrs rest-of-year) offers free internet access. The tourist office (37 15 22 70; www.risor.no; Kragsgata 3; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, noon-6pm Sun mid-Jun–mid-Aug) is 50m west of the harbour.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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