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Bomuldsfabriken Art Hall ART GALLERY
( www.bomuldsfabriken.no , in Norwegian; Oddenveien 5; admission free;
noon-4pm Tue-Fri) This new and highly regarded modern art gallery is a 10-minute walk
from the town centre on the northern edge of Arendal. It's one of the largest galleries in
southern Norway and its exciting content changes several times a year.

Arendal Sommerfuglpark BUTTERFLY PARK
( www.arendalsommerfuglpark.no , in Norwegian; adult/child Nkr100/80;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat mid-Jun-mid-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr; ) Children will enjoy
creepingthroughthetropicalfoliagelookingforfloppy-wingedswallowtailsandenormous
Atlas moths at this butterfly park. As well as butterflies there are a number of slithering
snakes and warty toads and frogs (we dare you to kiss one and see if it turns into a hand-
some prince). It's located inside the campsite on the island of Hove.

Festivals & Events

There's always something going on in Arendal, with open-air concerts by the water quite
common on weekends. Summer highlights include the following:

Sørlandet Boat Show BOAT SHOW
( www.sorlandetsbatmesse.no , in Norwegian; late May)

Hove Festival MUSIC FESTIVAL
( www.hovefestivalen.no ; late Jun) Music festival drawing international acts to the is-
land of Tromøy. Headliners in 2010 included the likes of Muse and Massive Attack.

Canal Street Jazz & Blues Festival JAZZ & BLUES
( www.canalstreet.no ; late Jul) World-class jazz and blues.

Sleeping

Arendal has a good sprinkling of midrange hotels, but those on a tight budget will need to
head out of town.

Clarion Tyholmen Hotel HISTORIC HOTEL €€