Ride a RIB to the enchanting 17th-century island trading post of Ny-Hellesund, then hike its wind-sculpted headlands for panoramic views. One of Norway's best-kept coastal secrets, accessible only by boat.
What to expect
Your RIB skims south through the outer archipelago before landing at Ny-Hellesund, a cluster of pastel-painted historic buildings clinging to bare rock. Your guide leads a 2-hour hike across the island's ridgeline, pointing out sea-eagle nesting sites, WWII coastal fortifications, and the ruins of the old pilot station. You'll pause at a dramatic headland for unobstructed views across the Skærgård to the open North Sea. The return RIB ride is pure coastal theatre.
Good to know
Allow 4–5 hours total; confirm all-aboard time before booking. Wear layered clothing and sturdy walking shoes — the terrain is uneven coastal rock. Pre-booking essential; groups capped at 10. Departures from Kristiansand harbour, 10 minutes from the terminal.