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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!
Building/cultural environment
Jomfrulandstårnet
The two lighthouses located in the middle of Jomfruland are well-known landmarks. The old lighthouse was lit for the first time i...
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...
With's Boder
With's boder is the red building located next to Jernbanetorvet. It was built in the beginning of the 1700s. It was originally tw...
Church
Kragerø Kirke
Kragerø Church is a New Gothic church painted by Georg Andreas Bull and is built of brick. The church replaced the old Christi ch...
Sannidal Church
Sannidal Church is a cruciform church built in 1711. The church was located beside the old main road from Oslo to Kristiansand, a...
Skåtøy Church
Skåtøy Church was built by local carpenters in 1862. Architects were Schirmer and von Hanno. It is located in beautiful surroundi...
Støle Church
Støle Church was built in 1892. It used to be called Levangsheien's chapel. Around 1935, the church was repaired to better cond...
Exhibitions
Kittelsenhuset
Kittelsenhuset is a part of Berg-Kragerø Museum. It is situated in the centre of Kragerø, among charming narrow streets and lanes...
Kragerø Art Association
Kragerø Art Association welcomes you to exciting exhibitions on the second floor at P. A. Heuchs Gate 6. Our association was es...
Gallery
Kittelsenhuset
Kittelsenhuset is a part of Berg-Kragerø Museum. It is situated in the centre of Kragerø, among charming narrow streets and lanes...
Kragerø Art Association
Kragerø Art Association welcomes you to exciting exhibitions on the second floor at P. A. Heuchs Gate 6. Our association was es...
Historical monument
Jomfrulandstårnet
The two lighthouses located in the middle of Jomfruland are well-known landmarks. The old lighthouse was lit for the first time i...
Bråten Kirkegård
Bråten Graveyard is one of the two graveyards in Kalstad. The graveyard was constructed in 1847. At the entrance, there is an ol...
Lookout points
Jomfrulandstårnet
The two lighthouses located in the middle of Jomfruland are well-known landmarks. The old lighthouse was lit for the first time i...
Steinmann Lookout
From Steinmann Lookout, you can see whole centre of the town and islands in Kragerø. If you have only a short time to visit Krage...
Mine
Dypedalsgruva
Dypedalsgruva - Mining history in the middle of Central Kragerø Kragerø has long traditions of mining. As early as in 1609 Ander...
Museum
Kittelsenhuset
Kittelsenhuset is a part of Berg-Kragerø Museum. It is situated in the centre of Kragerø, among charming narrow streets and lanes...
Berg - Kragerø Museum
Berg is a charming manor house in Louis XVI style from 1803. The house used to belong to the family Homann in Kragerø. The last o...
Kittelsen's House
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Sannidal Bygdetun
The large sandbank in Western Sannidal was made by the thick glacier that covered Norway about 10,000 years ago. It has given the...
Nature
Gea Norvegica Geopark
Gea Norvegica Geo Park is Scandinavia's first UNESCO certified geo-park. The geo-park is located in Telemark and Vestfold countie...
Parks/Gardens
Minneparken at Kirketomta
Minneparken (The Memorial Park) is located right beside Kragerø Church. There you find a memorial stone for those who lost their ...
Nordraaks Park
Nordraaks Park was opened on 17th of May 2002. Initiator of the park was orchstra conductor Sverre Bruland. The park is built in ...
Schweigaardsparken
Schweigaardsparken is located at Løkkebakken, opposite side of Kragerø Bedehus. The park is in memory of Anton Martin Schwegaar...
Scenic attractions
Tårntjernet
Freshwater has been in short supply on Jomfruland. In addition, saltwater are forced right into the groundwater. This forest lake...
Sculptures
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...
Schweigaardsparken
Schweigaardsparken is located at Løkkebakken, opposite side of Kragerø Bedehus. The park is in memory of Anton Martin Schwegaar...