Islands in Norway

If you are on a self-drive holiday in southern Norway and need a dip in the water, a visit to Hankø is recommended. Hankø is an island on the eastern side of the Oslofjord. This is where the royals stay and have sailed for generations. There are also many good swimming spots, so remember to bring your best swimwear on the trip. Unless guests know someone with a boat, or own one themselves, it might be very nice to know that there are departures between Hankø and the mainland during the day.

Two kilometres outside Trondheim, in the middle of Trondheimsfjorden, lies Munkholmen, which has a small but interesting history. The island was used to execute unfortunate Vikings in the Viking Age, and later a monastery was built on the island. In the 1600s, a fortress was built on Munkholmen, parts of which are still preserved. In the 18th century Munkholmen was converted into a prison, so there has certainly been a lively traffic back and forth to Munkholmen island.

Take the boat from Ravnkloa in Trondheim to Munkholmen.

Hidra contains interesting stories from the Viking Age but also from 2. World War. Here you can see the coastal battery, Hågåsen, which was built during the war as part of the German Atlantic fortress. From here you have a fantastic view and it is also a really nice area to hike in if you want an active holiday with a historical touch.

The peninsula Portør is located in Kragerø municipality in Telemark. The town, Portør, has long served as a port of refuge and several ancient monuments have also been found in the area. The area covers a number of islets and islets and is suitable for cycling, walking, swimming and of course windsurfing.

From Portørhavn, located in the northernmost part of the island, you can see a large part of the Norwegian archipelago, including Styrmannsholmen, Dapholmane and Brentholmen. But there are plenty of islands to explore, so enjoy the good weather while exploring to your heart's content.

Find a cheap self-drive holiday at Risskov and take the whole family on an adventure in Norway's Telemark. Try one of the ferries from Kragerø and you are guaranteed the perfect experience of the beautiful archipelago. Whether it's to explore one of the islands or just enjoy the beautiful seascape, a boat trip is a great experience for the whole family. Find family-friendly hotels at Risskov and visit the cosy town of Stabbestad or the islands of Jomfroland and Skåtøy in the Norwegian archipelago.