The festival town of Risør

Risør has made a name for itself as one of Norway's leading festival towns with events such as the Risør Chamber Music Festival, the Wild Wine Market and the Risør Wooden Boat Festival.

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These three major annual festivals enrich town life and attract visitors from all over the world. Whether you're interested in music, arts and crafts or wooden boats and coastal culture, Risør has something to offer, and the town's festivals provide a unique experience of the best Southern Norway has to offer.

RisørChamber Music Festival
Risør Chamber Music Festival is one of Europe's most renowned classical chamber music festivals. Every year, international and national star soloists gather in Risør to perform works from both well-known composers and newer contemporary composers. Established in 1991, the festival creates an intimate and unique experience for music lovers, with concerts often held in historic buildings such as Risør Church. With its high artistic quality and the unique atmosphere the town offers, the festival has become an important event for both artists and audiences.

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Find out more at www.kammermusikkfest.no

Villvinmarkedet is one of Norway's largest craft markets and has been held annually since 1980. The market attracts artisans from all over Scandinavia who exhibit and sell everything from ceramics and glass to textile art and jewelry. In addition to being a sales arena, Villvinmarkedet gives visitors a unique chance to meet the artists, learn about their work and experience Scandinavian crafts at their best. The market fills the streets of Risør with life and creativity, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere for anyone interested in arts and crafts.

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Find out more at www.villvin.no

Risør Wooden Boat Festival
No town is more synonymous with wooden boats than Risør, and the Risør Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the town's rich maritime heritage. The largest wooden boat festival in Europe, the festival brings together an impressive number of wooden boats, from classic sailboats to hand-built skiffs. The festival offers exhibitions, sailing races, concerts and lectures, and provides a unique insight into the proud wooden boatbuilding tradition that Risør is known for. The festival is a highlight for wooden boat enthusiasts and visitors alike, and fills the town with a real maritime atmosphere.

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Find out more at www.trebatfestivalen.no

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