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The atmosphere of Kragerø is an attraction in itself. You can view exhibitions of art at one of our many galleries and then pick up a charming antique at a shop right next door. Or go for the latest fashions at a specialist clothing store.
Theodor Kittelsen, Norway’s beloved illustrator of fairy tales, was born here in Kragerø. His childhood home, Kittelsen House, is now a museum located in the centre of town. Annual exhibitions are held there in honour of the artist.
The Compagniet group of applied artists have their workshops near the harbour on Ytre Strandgate. You can visit them there and watch as they produce hand-blown glass, ceramics and textiles.
The history of the coastal fort on Gunnarsholmen goes back to when enemy warships and pirates threatened the town. The island is now a park with excellent bathing facilities. The fort’s cannons are fired whenever a major event is celebrated, like our national holiday on 17 May. Then the three- and four-hundred-year-old cannons mark the occasion with a bang!
Kragerø Town Hall
Kragerø Town Hall was originally a mansion owned by a ship owner Biørn and his family. It was built in 1867. The architect of the building was Emil Victor Langlet, who designed the Norwegian Parliament building. The building was largely reconstructed in 1884.
This fabulous building provided a place for daily work and exclusive parties. The most outstanding party was held one day in 1891, when King Oscar II visited Kragerø. He arrived at Biørn's pier from the sea and was welcomed by the Biørn family at the entrance of the house. In the 1900s the economy of Biørn's company gradually weakened, and some parts of the house were rented out to several different companies such as a bank.
In 1941, Kragerø municipality bought the building for 60,000 Norwegian kroner. The most parts of the building were rented out until 1952 when the municipality decided the building to be a town hall. Reconstructions had been carried out throughout years to make the building functioning well as it does today.
On the ground floor you will find a service centre of the Town Hall. It provides information and guidance for the public services.
The statue "The Dream about the Sea" made by Sigurd Nome stands in front of the Town Hall.
Contact
| Address: | Rådhusgata 5, 3770 Kragerø |
Other contact information
| Phone: | 35 98 62 00 |
| E-mail: | post@kragero.kommune.no |