17/08/2026
Autumn in Risør is something special 🍂🌊
As summer slows down, the white wooden town takes on a whole new atmosphere. Wander through the charming streets, enjoy the beautiful autumn light from Risørflekken, take a refreshing dip followed by a sauna, or join the local watchmen on an autumn walking tour and hear some of the town’s darker stories 👀🕯️
Here are a few things to do in Risør this autumn👇
🍂 Hike through Urheia and enjoy the views from Risørflekken
🔥 Warm up in the sauna and take a cold dip at Risør Havbad
🕯️ Join the watchmen for an evening walk through historic Risør
🐒 Meet animals from around the world at Den Lille Dyrehage in Gjerstad
🌊 Experience the wild autumn sea along the coast and around Stangholmen Lighthouse
🌲 Stay among the treetops at Trehyttene Gjerstad in Gjerstad
🦞 Visit and meet Harald, Norway’s largest lobster
☕ Enjoy coffee, good food and a little shopping in the town centre
And perhaps the best part? With fewer crowds, you have more time to slow down and really enjoy Risør 💛
📸 (1) Adam Read (2/7) Daniel Villadsen (3/6) Gjermund Glesnes (4) SmelandMedia (5) David Arnesen