Kragero: The Pearl Of The Norwegian Coast

02 Feb 2013

Norway’s secret little town, Kragero

Located around two and a half hours drive, Kragerø is on the south of Oslo. It’s a small seaside town nestled in amongst one of the little fjords.

Cosy town of Kragerø is surrounded by islands and skerries, making it a hot spot destination for experiencing coastal life and culture of Southern Norway.

Major attractions in Kragero are:

The Kittelsen House

Theodor Kittelsen’s childhood home is now a museum. It holds annual exhibitions in honour of the artist.

Compagniet art workshops

Compagniet are a group of artists with their own workshops near the harbour on Ytre Strandgate. Visit them and watch as they produce hand-blown glass, ceramics, paperworks and textiles.

Gunnarsholmen Fortress

History of the coastal fortress at Gunnarsholmen goes back to years of warships and pirates. Area is now a park with excellent bathing facilities.

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