Monday, September 8, 2025

Norway Day 25 ~ The Southern Coast!

We slept okay - warmest night yet - in the 50’s. We had our alarm set for 7am and hung out with coffee/tea - both bummed that our time in Norway is winding down. We REALLY enjoy wild camping with no plans.

We finally got going around 9am…stopped for breakfast and continued onto Tonsberg – Norway’s oldest town – built by the Vikings in 9th century – and meandered around the medieval fortress and grounds for a bit.




We drove to Riser and walked around for a while enjoying their harbor and 17th century white painted houses…..



….well, except for the one rebel owner! 😆

 



There were fresh water spigots everywhere too!


We continued onto Arendal, which was much more modern and not quite as charming…..

 


…but had a parking garage built into a hill…..

 


We eventually ended up in Lindesnes at the lighthouse….

 


……with its beautiful views…

 



We then found beautiful wild camping spot down the road. When we arrived, there were already a couple of campers, so the nice couple who ended up being our neighbors for the night moved their camper a bit so we could fit. We chatted with them for a bit and then enjoyed our dinner.




After dinner, we walked along the Spangereid Canal, which dates back to the Viking Age.



Today’s route…..



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