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Winter in Risør

Risør's white, old wooden houses make it one of Europe's best-preserved wooden towns, which is incredibly charming in winter. Experience the Christmas town of Risør and do your holiday shopping in the unique niche shops. To complete your stay, you'll find exciting accommodation options and excellent food and drink. Welcome to Risør in winter! 

10 cool winter activities in Risør

A visit to Risør Akvarium is a fun experience for the whole family. There is fish feeding at 13.00 which is great entertainment for the children and they can learn mopre about the fish and shellfish in the "wet lab".  Open in school holidays and…

This is one holiday you will never forget. No expense has been spared in making these treetop houses outside Risør in Southern Norway with top quality bedding, furniture and appliances. Kråkeslottet. This tree house has sleeping for up to 8 people, a full…

In Den Lille Dyrehage ("The Little Zoo") you will find over sixty different animal species including monkeys, meerkats, reptiles and other animals. The zoo has the largest indoor rainforest with exciting exotic plants and animal species. Outside you'll…

Risørflekken is Risørs most famous landmark as it was used by sailors to navigate their way to the harbour. It can be seen 12 nautical miles from land. Today Risørflekken is a popular attraction for visitors who enjoy the views and photographic opportunities…

Risør is one of the oldest towns in southern Norway. Like other coastal towns in Norway, it is founded on timber and timber exports, shipbuilding and sailship period. Today Risør is considered to be one of Norway's best-kept town of wooden…

Det Lille Hotel in Risør has 9 luxurious double rooms in the town's old Customs House and 19 comfortable hotel suites with a maritime and romantic atmosphere in the middle of the wooden town of Risør. The hotel has been awarded a number of awards for its unique…

Cosy seaside restaurant decorated in a maritime style, serves appetizers, a la carte menu and desserts. Pir1 is the outdoor area with comfortable seating, serving snacks and pizza.

Outdoor restaurant, fish shop and catering at the fishing port Holmen. Serving tasty fresh fish and seafood dishes.

A short walk from Risør city centre you will find "Branntårnet" scenic viewpoint. The fire tower from 1880 today functions as a summer gallery for the local artist Ola Steen (www.olasteen.no). Great views of the town and surroundings from the top…