Kragerø Town

Kragerø town is an attraction in it's own right. With old wooden houses, narrow streets and alleyways, small squares and winding streets, it''s the perfect place to enjoy quality time with family and friends. The closeness to the sea creates a maritime atmosphere, where you can enjoy a meal or a refreshing drink at the restaurants along the docs, go for a stroll to Gunnarsholmen coastal fort, visit the shops and galleries or perhaps take a short walk to the viewpoints Steinmann or Veten. If you'd like to try the local food, try visiting the local fish monger, butcher, coffe roaster or ice cream maker, all located in the town centre.

 Jens Laursens Plass 

The town of arts

Kragerø town was referred to as "The pearl among coastal towns" by Edvard Munch.  Art and culture have long traditions in Kragerø. The coastal area's unique lighting and the charming town centre attracted and inspired many artist. Among them Edvard Munch, who painted some of his best known paintings  like 'The Sun' and 'History' for the university of Oslo. Munch lived in Kragerø from 1909-1915 and had a very creative period in Kragerø. There is a signpostet route through his works/motifs, called “In the foosteps og Edvard Munch”. This informative and inspiring walk leads you through streets and areas normally not visited by tourists, and this will give you a different perspective of the town. You can do the walk by yourself or book an experienced guide! In summer syou have the possibility to join organized Munch-trips.

 Full size statue of Edvard Munch where he painted 'The sun'

Explore Kragerø's 'smau'

If you want to learn more about Kragerøs interesting history, as well as experiensing the 'smaus' (narrow streets with buildings on either side), we'd recommend the 'historic walk' that takes you to some of the oldes parts of town. Here you'll find several historic signs (in English and Norwegian) that tells you more about the days gone by - many of the buildings are still the same as they were back in the age of sails which was an important time for Kragerø. 

Smau in Kragerø