Kragero Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kragero
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Edvard Munch called Kragerø the "pearl of coastal villages", and with its lively arts scene and numerous islands, reefs and islets, this cosy little town continues to live up to its reputation.

The population of Kragerø swells to four times its usual size in the summer months, when Norwegians and international visitors alike flock to experience the town's charming narrow streets and alleyways. Among these, you will find a number of galleries, small boutiques and restaurants that all contribute to the town's unique atmosphere.

Art has always been an important element in Kragerø. The town is home to artist Theodor Kittelsen, and has been a source of inspiration for countless others. To experience art in Kragerø today, you can visit Galleri Nicolines Hus, which is one of Norway's leading contemporary arts museums, showing works by artists such as Kjell Nupen and Håkon Gullvåg.

And from here it is not far to Kirkegaten, considered Kragerø's Arts District. This is where you can find many artist ateliers, not least of all Helmersen Glass, where glassblower Vigdis Helmersen has her workshop and gallery with both homewares and fine art glass on display, often created using local sand.

Many Norwegian artists have drawn inspiration from the special light over the Kragerø archipelago – most notably Edvard Munch. To learn more about this side of the town while on holiday in Kragerø, you can take the Munch Walk. The town has set up information panels and images in the locations Munch used as motifs for some of his most celebrated paintings, and you can either join a guided tour or walk the route at your own pace.

One of Kragerø's major natural attractions is the island Jomfruland, with its idyllic beaches, impressive lighthouse and not least of all the Tårntjernet, meaning "Tower Pond", which was immortalised in Theodor Kittelsen's painting "The Water Sprite". Take a ferry over to the island to swim and relax in the sunshine, or go for a soothing walk through the beautiful natural surroundings. And take care not to miss one of the theatre performances given here in the summer.

You can reach Kragerø by car by taking the E18 towards Sørland. There are also good bus connections from both Oslo and the towns of Sørland, with the closest airports in Kristiansand, Sandefjord and Skien.

Kragerø Resort
Kragerø Resort
3.5 out of 5
Stabbestadveien 1, Stabbestad, Kragero
The price is ฿3,891 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿3,891
฿4,404 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kragero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kragerø Golf Club and Vestre Stabbestad ...
8/10 Very Good! (276 reviews)
Good but too expensive for what you get.
"It's a nice place but seriously overpriced, even for Norway. A nice enough buffet for 800NOK! 500NOK for 6 ocean crayfish. 350ke for 2hrs late checkout? Come on. Sure, the location is nice and the view is great and the breakfast is fine. But it's too much."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Kragerø Resort
Victoria Hotel
Victoria Hotel
3 out of 5
P.A. Heuchs gate 31, Kragero
The price is ฿4,190 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,190
฿4,693 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Kragero. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a business centre. Popular attractions Kragero Art Association and Kragero Turistkontor ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"We enjoyed a lovely break at Victoria Hotel, Kragero. Staff were great and made us feel welcome. The hotel is located on a beautiful spot right on the front."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

Victoria Hotel
Tollboden Hotell og Restaurant - Unike Hoteller
Tollboden Hotell og Restaurant - Unike Hoteller
3.5 out of 5
P.A.Heuchs gate 4B, Kragero, Telemark
The price is ฿5,298 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿5,298
฿5,934 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kragero. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kragero Art Association and Kragero Turistkontor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Unique. Great breakfast. Super friendly staff."

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

Tollboden Hotell og Restaurant - Unike Hoteller
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Toldgaarden Gjestegaard
Toldgaarden Gjestegaard
3 out of 5
Kirkestredet 12, Larvik
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Larvik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Tollerodden Park and Herregarden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
"Very relaxing"

Reviewed on 4 May 2023

Toldgaarden Gjestegaard
Frogner Hovedgård
Frogner Hovedgård
2.5 out of 5
8 Frogner Ring, Skien, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this apartment in Skien. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Telemark Museum and Brekkeparken are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
"Rolig overnattingsted som er flott for barnefamilier."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2023

Frogner Hovedgård
Telemark Apartments
Telemark Apartments
4 out of 5
48 Langgata, Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions DuVerden Maritime Museum and ...
Telemark Apartments
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