Lillesand Hotel Norge & Geotourism

- Set off on a boat trip onboard M/B ØYA from Lillesand to Kristiansand, taking you through the infamous boating channel, Blindleia, and some of the most idyllic islands in south Norway. Three hour boat trip.
www.lillesand.net
                
- Explore the islands on your own. You are almost guaranteed to find an island to yourself, where you can relax and listen in peace to the waves and the gulls (contact the tourist office for boat hire, or the Red Cross for the “bathing boat”). You can also go ashore on Saltholmen island with its lighthouse, which is open during the summer for day visitors and overnight guests www.lillesand-seilforening.no.

- LILLESANDSDAENE FESTIVAL, at the end of June – a folk festival with concerts for all ages (classical, pop, rock, folk etc.). Varied exhibitions, paintings and handicrafts. This is when the town is at its most lively. Activities such as pirate treasure hunts, the longest breakfast buffet in south Norway or bacalao served in a museum, to mention a few.
www.lillesandsdaene.org
 
BRONSEPLASSEN SQUARE in Høvåg is a reconstructed square from the Bronze Age and Viking era. During the summer, handicraft festivals and Viking markets are held here, and there is also a gallery-café and ceramic studio.
www.bronseplassen.no

ARKEN KULTURHUS is a cultural oasis in the centre of town. Café and art exhibition. A number of theatrical performances during the summer, for all ages.
www.arken-kulturhus.no

HIKING AND WALKS in Lillesand and the surrounding area. Visit the Kaldvell area to combine ancient cultural history with a rich flora and fauna. For great views of Lillesand, we can recommend the climb up the Fløresteinen stone. The island of Justøya has unlimited walking and you can end the day with a dip in the sea, jumping off the rocks.
www.lillesand.kommune.no

STROLLING AROUND LILLESAND. The town is home to a great variety of architecture, and the characteristic white buildings in south Norway are so much more than just white. You will find elements of Rococo, Empire, Swiss and functionalistic styles within the town centre. There is a pamphlet to guide you around the town for sale in the municipality building.

BREKKESTØ is an old outport at the tip of Justøya island. In the days of the sailing ships, Brekkestø was a busy port for ships waiting for a good wind, or seeking shelter from rough seas. Today, this is a paradise for tourists and is very popular with leisure boaters.

If you are looking for adventure, you should try DEEP SEA RAFTING. We set off at full speed over the open sea in large RIBs, sometimes reaching speeds of 65 knots. We also organise canoeing, snorkelling, abseiling and climbing – something for everyone.
www.brekkesto.com