Things to see and do Kragerø

A beautiful shipowner's house built around 1800. A semi-permanent exhibition is dedicated to Edvard Munch (1863-1944) and his stay in Kragerø in 1909 to rest and recover. Some say that this period in Kragerø was one of the most prolific of the painter. His sublime Sun was for example born there. There is also a small café and many activities throughout the summer. A beautiful place full of history.

The "virgin country" with only 65 permanent residents is composed of islets and reefs forming a crescent off the coast that protects Kragerø. It is bordered by sandy beaches towards the interior and pebble beaches towards the exterior. This small archipelago represents the typical landscape of the area and is home to a nature reserve. The main island, Jomfruland, is about 7.5 km long and 1 km wide. Two white lighthouses, one of them still in use, pontoons, small paths, boats, beautiful beaches and birds... not too bad!