Lillesand

City Lillesand, Agder, Norway

What to expect

Lillesand is a charming town in Southern Norway, known for its idyllic Blindleia archipelago, historic hotel, and traditional Southern Norway charm. Visitors can stroll among white-painted wooden houses in the town centre, visit the Historic Hotel Lillesand Hotel Norge, and enjoy the town's harbour with several restaurants and a lovely view. The town also features an art gallery, niche shops, and museums, as well as a fish market and restaurant called Hos Oss! The Blindleia archipelago offers opportunities for sailing, boat sightseeing trips, and swimming. Lillesand is also a great base for exploring the surrounding area, including the nearby city of Kristiansand and its zoo and amusement park

Plan your family visit to the Lillesand with these blog insights 👇

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Norway – Our highlights in Southern Norway from Kragerø to Kristiansand with children

Norway – Our highlights in Southern Norway from Kragerø to Kristiansand with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Lillesand. We walked between white wooden houses and visited the historic Lillesand Hotel Norway, where the famous author Knut Hamsun was a regular guest in the 1930s

Highlights: We enjoyed the cozy restaurants and the wonderful atmosphere of the harbor nearby the hotel ✨

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"Like pearls on a string" (in Lillesand, Norway)

"Like pearls on a string" (in Lillesand, Norway)
This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the small town of Lillesand, admiring the many white wooden houses. We also had a picnic in a small park near the harbor

Highlights: We loved the contrast of the pink roses and the white houses. It was a beautiful place to stroll around and the kids had fun ✨