Experience Risør
in winter
Risør offers unique experiences and activities all year round - and winter is no exception.
It's all happening in Risør! 🎷🎸
🗓 The event calendar can be found further down the page.
Although the city is best known for its summer idyll, it has a lot to offer during the quiet winter months. Here are some of the best things to do in Risør when the cold sets in.
Risør Havbad and winter swimming
For the adventurous, Risør Havbad is a must. The combination of ice bathing and a hot sauna provides a unique experience that both energizes and relaxes. If you don't dare to swim, you can relax inside and enjoy the view of the sea.
Everythingthat's good for the body, soul - and taste buds
After you've challenged your body with an ice bath and found peace of mind in the sauna, it's time to indulge your taste buds at one of the town's excellent eateries.
Rådhusgata Spiseri and Promenaden are among those open throughout the winter, offering delicately presented food with seasonal menus.
Get an overview of all the town's eateries and bars here. 🥂🦐
Enjoy winter's best shellfish
Did you know that winter is the peak season for shellfish? At Risør Fiskemottak you can secure fresh shrimps, crabs and other top quality seafood. Take a shellfish platter home with you, or enjoy a good meal in one of the town's restaurants.
Intimate concerts at Stranden
Stranden Café in Risør has become known for its intimate Saturday concerts, and this winter you can look forward to artists such as Thom Hell and "The Bills".
The organizer is Arve Bøe, an acclaimed guitarist and musician from Bergen, who has now made Risør his home. With a long career in the Norwegian music industry, he has an impressive network, which he uses to bring talented artists to small-scale concerts at Stranden. You can't get closer to talent than that!
Give the gift of Risør!
Buy a gift card that can be used anywhere in Risør town; shops, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation.
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Et godt fungerende styre er viktig for enhver frivillig organisasjon. Det bidrar til å gi retning, holde oversikt og sørge for at man når sine mål. Med et effektivt styre i ryggen kan lag og foreninger håndtere utfordringer bedre, få til positive endringer, og oppnå gode resultater. Et solid styre kan også være med på å bygge og vedlikeholde organisasjonens omdømme og sikre en sunn økonomisk praksis.
Galleri Kunstparken har gleden av å invitere alle som er nysgjerrige på hva det innebærer å sitte i et styre, samt de som ønsker faglig påfyll om generelt styrearbeid, til å delta på et inspirerende og lærerikt foredrag med Øystein Hjorthaug.
Hva kan du forvente?
* Grundig rolleforståelse: Bli kjent med ansvaret og oppgavene som følger med styredeltakelse.
* Praktisk innsikt: Lær mer om hvordan styrearbeid kan bidra til organisasjonens stabilitet og suksess.
* Inspirasjon til handling: Få praktiske tips som kan motivere deg til å engasjere deg, i eller forbedre ditt styrearbeid.
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Ikke gå glipp av denne muligheten til å få innsikt om styrearbeid fra en erfaren foredragsholder!
Dato: 17. januar
⏰ Tid: 16:00 - 17:30
Hvem er det for: Alle
Sted: Kunstparken
Risør cinema has two nice cinema halls at Risørhuset, the cinema program can be found here.
Risør cinema has two nice cinema halls at Risørhuset, the cinema program can be found here.
Et godt fungerende styre er viktig for enhver frivillig organisasjon. Det bidrar til å gi retning, holde oversikt og sørge for at man når sine mål. Med et effektivt styre i ryggen kan lag og foreninger håndtere utfordringer bedre, få til positive endringer, og oppnå gode resultater. Et solid styre kan også være med på å bygge og vedlikeholde organisasjonens omdømme og sikre en sunn økonomisk praksis.
Galleri Kunstparken har gleden av å invitere alle som er nysgjerrige på hva det innebærer å sitte i et styre, samt de som ønsker faglig påfyll om generelt styrearbeid, til å delta på et inspirerende og lærerikt foredrag med Øystein Hjorthaug.
Hva kan du forvente?
* Grundig rolleforståelse: Bli kjent med ansvaret og oppgavene som følger med styredeltakelse.
* Praktisk innsikt: Lær mer om hvordan styrearbeid kan bidra til organisasjonens stabilitet og suksess.
* Inspirasjon til handling: Få praktiske tips som kan motivere deg til å engasjere deg, i eller forbedre ditt styrearbeid.
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Ikke gå glipp av denne muligheten til å få innsikt om styrearbeid fra en erfaren foredragsholder!
Dato: 17. januar
⏰ Tid: 16:00 - 17:30
Hvem er det for: Alle
Sted: Kunstparken
Et godt fungerende styre er viktig for enhver frivillig organisasjon. Det bidrar til å gi retning, holde oversikt og sørge for at man når sine mål. Med et effektivt styre i ryggen kan lag og foreninger håndtere utfordringer bedre, få til positive endringer, og oppnå gode resultater. Et solid styre kan også være med på å bygge og vedlikeholde organisasjonens omdømme og sikre en sunn økonomisk praksis.
Galleri Kunstparken har gleden av å invitere alle som er nysgjerrige på hva det innebærer å sitte i et styre, samt de som ønsker faglig påfyll om generelt styrearbeid, til å delta på et inspirerende og lærerikt foredrag med Øystein Hjorthaug.
Hva kan du forvente?
* Grundig rolleforståelse: Bli kjent med ansvaret og oppgavene som følger med styredeltakelse.
* Praktisk innsikt: Lær mer om hvordan styrearbeid kan bidra til organisasjonens stabilitet og suksess.
* Inspirasjon til handling: Få praktiske tips som kan motivere deg til å engasjere deg, i eller forbedre ditt styrearbeid.
️
Ikke gå glipp av denne muligheten til å få innsikt om styrearbeid fra en erfaren foredragsholder!
Dato: 17. januar
⏰ Tid: 16:00 - 17:30
Hvem er det for: Alle
Sted: Kunstparken
One of the world's best bassists arrives at Stranden this Saturday. From A-ha in Rio to Stranden in Risør. Jørun is the most used bassist in Norway. Arve Bøe is looking forward to making music with Jørun. Quality!!!
Thomas Robert is a talented country musician with deep roots in modern American folk music. Inspired by artists such as Colter Wall, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton and John Mayer, he has developed a unique style that combines traditional country elements with modern songwriting, giving his music both depth and appeal.
Rebecca (Becca) is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Tønsberg, known for her honest and melancholic songs that balance between soaring indie and folk. Her music explores both Norwegian and English lyricism, often with a vulnerable, sometimes ironic, undertone. Inspired by artists such as Malin Pettersen, Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzy McAlpine, Becca creates music that touches, engages and draws the listener into her world.
The doors open at 18.00. Tickets cost SEK 200 and are purchased on arrival.
Please note. The kitchen is closed and it is only possible to buy drinks at the bar.
https://www.instagram.com/vonwerdenmusic/
Thomas Robert is a talented country musician with deep roots in modern American folk music. Inspired by artists such as Colter Wall, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton and John Mayer, he has developed a unique style that combines traditional country elements with modern songwriting, giving his music both depth and appeal.
Rebecca (Becca) is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Tønsberg, known for her honest and melancholic songs that balance between soaring indie and folk. Her music explores both Norwegian and English lyricism, often with a vulnerable, sometimes ironic, undertone. Inspired by artists such as Malin Pettersen, Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzy McAlpine, Becca creates music that touches, engages and draws the listener into her world.
The doors open at 18.00. Tickets cost SEK 200 and are purchased on arrival.
Please note. The kitchen is closed and it is only possible to buy drinks at the bar.
https://www.instagram.com/vonwerdenmusic/
Since its inception in 1992, The Real Thing has played more than 1,700 concerts and sold over 55,000 records of hard-swinging, organ-based soul jazz inspired by the likes of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, George Benson and Wes Montgomery.
The band that "never leaves the stage in a dry tuxedo" has built up a solid fan base outside the jazz community. Organist Palle Wagnberg, guitarist Staffan William-Olsson, saxophonist Dave Edge and drummer Hermund Nygård are looking forward to firing up the Hammond organ, checking that the loop is straight and playing old and new repertoire.
Check out The Real Thing's latest album, Living It Up from 2023 (Spotify).
Welcome to an exciting start to the concert year 2025 at Risør Jazzklubb.
Since its inception in 1992, The Real Thing has played more than 1,700 concerts and sold over 55,000 records of hard-swinging, organ-based soul jazz inspired by the likes of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, George Benson and Wes Montgomery.
The band that "never leaves the stage in a dry tuxedo" has built up a solid fan base outside the jazz community. Organist Palle Wagnberg, guitarist Staffan William-Olsson, saxophonist Dave Edge and drummer Hermund Nygård are looking forward to firing up the Hammond organ, checking that the loop is straight and playing old and new repertoire.
Check out The Real Thing's latest album, Living It Up from 2023 (Spotify).
Welcome to an exciting start to the concert year 2025 at Risør Jazzklubb.
This bluegrass constilation is the best we can boast of here on the mountain. A team of musicians will be playing their hearts out. Only the best.
Elin Igland is a renowned textile artist. In Galleri Kunstparken, she shows an installation where the rigid construction of the loom is released in communication with the exhibition space.
Bill Booth and Bill Troiani are finally back at Stranden! These two gentlemen have a fantastic journey in music. Blues and folk rock of the best quality.
ÆVESTADEN - modern folk music at its very best!
Foreningen Finstemt invites you to a concert with Ævestaden (NO/SE) on Sunday, February 2 at 7 pm!
Ævestaden is long chorales, modern lyrics and pop songs, and a sound that is not afraid of the clear, dirty, electronic or traditional.
The trio has performed at festivals such as By:Larm, Førdefestivalen and Bergen International Festival, and now you have the chance to experience them live in Kunstparken!
Welcome to our website!
Kenneth Lien: kravik lyre, harmonica, vocals
Levina Storåkern: cow horn, fiddle, kantele, vocals, electronics
Eir Vatn Strøm: vocals, kravik lyre, electronics
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Ticket sales at the door: NOK. 250,-
The bar opens at 18:00, concert starts at 19:00.
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Foreningen Finstemt is a music series artistically led by Eirik Dørsdal, Ingunn Lien Gundersen, Ånon Egeland and Erlend Eriksen Skarvang.
Foreningen Finstemt would like to thank our supporters Kulturrådet, Agder County Council and Risør Municipality.
ÆVESTADEN - modern folk music at its very best!
Foreningen Finstemt invites you to a concert with Ævestaden (NO/SE) on Sunday, February 2 at 7 pm!
Ævestaden is long chorales, modern lyrics and pop songs, and a sound that is not afraid of the clear, dirty, electronic or traditional.
The trio has performed at festivals such as By:Larm, Førdefestivalen and Bergen International Festival, and now you have the chance to experience them live in Kunstparken!
Welcome to our website!
Kenneth Lien: kravik lyre, harmonica, vocals
Levina Storåkern: cow horn, fiddle, kantele, vocals, electronics
Eir Vatn Strøm: vocals, kravik lyre, electronics
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Ticket sales at the door: NOK. 250,-
The bar opens at 18:00, concert starts at 19:00.
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Foreningen Finstemt is a music series artistically led by Eirik Dørsdal, Ingunn Lien Gundersen, Ånon Egeland and Erlend Eriksen Skarvang.
Foreningen Finstemt would like to thank our supporters Kulturrådet, Agder County Council and Risør Municipality.
We repeat the success from last year and meet for a professional and social gathering on a February weekend in Risør. The program includes 6 lectures, 2 work shops, 1 panel debate, 2 guided tours and lots of enjoyable get-togethers around shared meals from Friday to Sunday.
New this year is that we will also be organizing a festival for plastic boats from the 50s and 70s. This community is invited to the winter conference and we warmly welcome them. You can see the full program when you click on "what's on" on the top bar and you sign up for the conference by clicking on the red button for the front page here. Be quick, it's going to be full. We have 55 seats.
The program can be found here
https://trebatfestivalen.no/hva-skjer/
We repeat the success from last year and meet for a professional and social gathering on a February weekend in Risør. The program includes 6 lectures, 2 work shops, 1 panel debate, 2 guided tours and lots of enjoyable get-togethers around shared meals from Friday to Sunday.
New this year is that we will also be organizing a festival for plastic boats from the 50s and 70s. This community is invited to the winter conference and we warmly welcome them. You can see the full program when you click on "what's on" on the top bar and you sign up for the conference by clicking on the red button for the front page here. Be quick, it's going to be full. We have 55 seats.
The program can be found here
https://trebatfestivalen.no/hva-skjer/
Will be fun with bar service and showing movies.
It is a great pleasure to be visited by this eminent artist.
After twelve studio albums and three Spellemann awards, Thom Hell is ready for the most intimate stage in Norway. And with a new album in his luggage. 'Candy'. Thom is also bringing along the fantastic guitarist Ronny Yttrehus. It's going to be a full house, and there will probably be an extra concert on Friday, February 28.
Call 46 93 77 30 for binding table reservations and tickets.
It is a great pleasure to be visited by this eminent artist.
After twelve studio albums and three Spellemann awards, Thom Hell is ready for the most intimate stage in Norway. And with a new album in his luggage. 'Candy'. Thom is also bringing along the fantastic guitarist Ronny Yttrehus. It's going to be a full house, and there will probably be an extra concert on Friday, February 28.
Call 46 93 77 30 for binding table reservations and tickets.
Sidsel Hødnebø is a Risør-based textile artist. Several of her works are installations in which she experiments with different materials and sculptural elements. Art as therapy for grief, joy and creativity is a key element in Hødnebø's artistic practice. Follow us on Facebook for events during the exhibition: Artist talk with Lisbeth Skregelig and activities with the artist during the exhibition.
Sidsel Hødnebø is a Risør-based textile artist. Several of her works are installations in which she experiments with different materials and sculptural elements. Art as therapy for grief, joy and creativity is a key element in Hødnebø's artistic practice. Follow us on Facebook for events during the exhibition: Artist talk with Lisbeth Skregelig and activities with the artist during the exhibition.
Bent Bredesen, Trond Bredesen and Pål Reinertsen make up this very special trio. They perform the concert under very special conditions. Rhythmic sports romance. Skillingsongs with high precision and quality. And not least with humor in a class of its own.
Welcome to a concert with Signe Førre, the singing bassist who first visited the jazz club in 2022.
The musical fervor and rhythmic complexity of the Balkan Peninsula's cultural heritage has made Signe Førre want to blend this with the distinctive Norwegian musical tradition. The result is a cohesive new expression in which Signe leads a quartet that has tentacles into a wide range of genres. The music is a journey into Signe's musical universe where folk music and jazz merge, with songs in Serbian, Macedonian, English, Norwegian and Bulgarian, to name but a few.
The debut album Fagert was released in 2024 and is definitely worth checking out (Spotify).
Signe Førre - double bass, vocals
Torbjørn Økland - trumpet, bouzouki, guitar
Irene Tillung - accordion
Stein Inge Brækhus - drums, percussion
Welcome to a concert with Signe Førre, the singing bassist who first visited the jazz club in 2022.
The musical fervor and rhythmic complexity of the Balkan Peninsula's cultural heritage has made Signe Førre want to blend this with the distinctive Norwegian musical tradition. The result is a cohesive new expression in which Signe leads a quartet that has tentacles into a wide range of genres. The music is a journey into Signe's musical universe where folk music and jazz merge, with songs in Serbian, Macedonian, English, Norwegian and Bulgarian, to name but a few.
The debut album Fagert was released in 2024 and is definitely worth checking out (Spotify).
Signe Førre - double bass, vocals
Torbjørn Økland - trumpet, bouzouki, guitar
Irene Tillung - accordion
Stein Inge Brækhus - drums, percussion
Maridalen's three albums have received rave reviews. The debut album was placed on the list of "Norway's best of the year" by Aftenposten, while MOJO Magazine placed the album on "Jazz albums of the Year".
All four musicians in Maridalen Trio with Erland Dahlen are from Agder, Vestfold and Telemark, but the trio takes its name from the scenic valley just north of central Oslo. The valley also leaves its physical mark on the music itself, with recordings made both in the old wooden church in Maridalen and at one of the DNT cabins on Gressholmen.
After the brilliant reception of the debut, the follow-up Bortenfor was mentioned among "The best jazz albums of 2022" in Dagsavisen, and "Album of the month" in German radio WDR.
In April 2023, the trio set sail for the island of Gressholmen in the Oslofjord, where they recorded their third album in one of the Norwegian Tourist Association's cabins. The album has received well-deserved attention from the Norwegian and international press, and the trio topped it off with two sold-out release concerts during this year's Oslojazz, where they also had Erland Dahlen as a guest. In the spring of 2025, they will bring their music home to Agder, Vestfold and Telemark. With concerts in Romania, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and England - with highlights such as the London Jazz Festival - they have also invited the international jazz scene into the beautiful valley.
Anders Hefre - saxophones/clarinet
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy - trumpet
Andreas Rødland Haga - double bass
Erland Dahlen - percussion
Maridalen's three albums have received rave reviews. The debut album was placed on the list of "Norway's best of the year" by Aftenposten, while MOJO Magazine placed the album on "Jazz albums of the Year".
All four musicians in Maridalen Trio with Erland Dahlen are from Agder, Vestfold and Telemark, but the trio takes its name from the scenic valley just north of central Oslo. The valley also leaves its physical mark on the music itself, with recordings made both in the old wooden church in Maridalen and at one of the DNT cabins on Gressholmen.
After the brilliant reception of the debut, the follow-up Bortenfor was mentioned among "The best jazz albums of 2022" in Dagsavisen, and "Album of the month" in German radio WDR.
In April 2023, the trio set sail for the island of Gressholmen in the Oslofjord, where they recorded their third album in one of the Norwegian Tourist Association's cabins. The album has received well-deserved attention from the Norwegian and international press, and the trio topped it off with two sold-out release concerts during this year's Oslojazz, where they also had Erland Dahlen as a guest. In the spring of 2025, they will bring their music home to Agder, Vestfold and Telemark. With concerts in Romania, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and England - with highlights such as the London Jazz Festival - they have also invited the international jazz scene into the beautiful valley.
Anders Hefre - saxophones/clarinet
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy - trumpet
Andreas Rødland Haga - double bass
Erland Dahlen - percussion
In 2025 we are launching the new Risør Classicboatfestival!
"A new plastic boat scene emerged in the 50s and 70s, where both Norwegian and Swedish designers and boat builders made a name for themselves. Now we also want to create a festival for floating cultural heritage in plastic and hybrid, this will be a really exciting new addition to the festival city of Risør.
In 2025 we are launching the new Risør Classicboatfestival!
"A new plastic boat scene emerged in the 50s and 70s, where both Norwegian and Swedish designers and boat builders made a name for themselves. Now we also want to create a festival for floating cultural heritage in plastic and hybrid, this will be a really exciting new addition to the festival city of Risør.
For the 35th time, we welcome you to one of Norway's leading chamber music festivals.
With almost 40 concerts and events, and more than 30 invited performers, this will be a fantastic celebration of the 35-year-old Risør Chamber Music Festival.
From December 1, we will gradually release artists and concerts until sales start on January 27.
Welcome to Risør, see you June 24-29, 2025!
For the 35th time, we welcome you to one of Norway's leading chamber music festivals.
With almost 40 concerts and events, and more than 30 invited performers, this will be a fantastic celebration of the 35-year-old Risør Chamber Music Festival.
From December 1, we will gradually release artists and concerts until sales start on January 27.
Welcome to Risør, see you June 24-29, 2025!
Villvin Arts and Crafts Market is the country's largest gathering of professional Nordic arts and crafts.
We promise an inspiring celebration of form, color and lushness when more than 100 professional artisans from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway gather in the square and around Risør's beautiful inner harbor on the second weekend in July.
Unique works in ceramics, glass, textiles, metal, leather, wood, paper, willow braid and brush binding are presented and sold here.
There will be artist talks on stage, a children's workshop and an award for the most outstanding participant!
Villvin Arts and Crafts Market is the country's largest gathering of professional Nordic arts and crafts.
We promise an inspiring celebration of form, color and lushness when more than 100 professional artisans from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway gather in the square and around Risør's beautiful inner harbor on the second weekend in July.
Unique works in ceramics, glass, textiles, metal, leather, wood, paper, willow braid and brush binding are presented and sold here.
There will be artist talks on stage, a children's workshop and an award for the most outstanding participant!
Since 1984, the Risør Wooden Boat Festival has been visited every year by 10-15,000 people in early August. We are the meeting place for some of the world's most beautiful wooden boats. In addition, we convey coastal culture and traditional craftsmanship in boats and construction. We have activities for all generations through a large program both professional and social.
It's no wonder that people flock to Risør during the wooden boat festival, these are beautiful days with a fantastic atmosphere in the city, and the world's finest boats!
Admission to the festival is free.
Since 1984, the Risør Wooden Boat Festival has been visited every year by 10-15,000 people in early August. We are the meeting place for some of the world's most beautiful wooden boats. In addition, we convey coastal culture and traditional craftsmanship in boats and construction. We have activities for all generations through a large program both professional and social.
It's no wonder that people flock to Risør during the wooden boat festival, these are beautiful days with a fantastic atmosphere in the city, and the world's finest boats!
Admission to the festival is free.