From Village Life by Seascoutchick

Want to relax in an inviting, small town atmosphere while also enjoying great sightseeing and exciting outdoor excursions? The charming town of Lillesand, Norway is perfect for travelers seeking the quaint village life alongside spectacular scenery and charismatic architecture. You can stroll along Lillesand Centre, stopping into mom-and-pop shops, take in an exhibit at a local museum or art gallery, and enjoy a tasty lunch and a cocktail at one of the centre’s inviting bars or restaurants.

Lillesand is also a gateway to striking natural wonders. Visitors enjoy sailing the Blindleia Passage on sightseeing tours, or exploring the beautiful islands and rocks of Skjærgårdsparken (Norway National Park.) Seascoutchick, a RealTraveler on a summer tour of Europe with a focus on Scandinavia, recently ventured on a sailing journey in Lillesand. She details her experiences in her blog, Village Life. Here’s an excerpt:

“Southern Norway is dotted with islands anywhere you can see. I have heard recently that it is known as one of the best places in the world to sail. It’s times like these that I would love to have a sailboat of my own or my kayak to explore with. Last night we went on a charter from Lillesand to Kristiansand and I looked at the homes on the water with envy. There were tons of nooks and crannies where kayaks could explore in relatively calm water; only the tide being much of an influence. These homes were amazing, they sat or perched on whatever rock they could find as close to the water as possible. Most of them did not even have roads or paths leading back up to some road. They had boat docks, where I assume, they would take their skiff to the nearest landing where their car was likely parked. We wandered in and out of these random islands, sometimes coming uncomfortably close to some rather large rocks closing in on both sides of the boat. I’m guessing since the entire area was carved by glaciers, that it must have been deeper than it looked between the rocks.” (more…)

Follow along with Seascoutchicks Scandinavian journey, including visits to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. Discover other things to do and see in Norway in blogs by TJ and Melissa, David & Jill Wellman, and Wandering Muse.

More Useful Links:
Norway Travel Guide
Bergen Travel Guide
Norway Pictures