Risør is one of the oldest towns in southern Norway.

Like other coastal towns in Norway, it is founded on timber and timber exports, shipbuilding and sailship period.

Today Risør is considered to be one of Norway's best-kept town of wooden houses.

In this city walk from the city centre and uphill to Urheia you can both experience the town and the recreation area used by the locals for swimming and hiking.

At Urheia you will also find Urheia Coastal Fortress and Risørflekken scenic viewpoint.

• Destination

  Risør

• Country

  Norway

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Vegårshei Station
  • Kragerø Ferry