Raet National Park

The coastal park extends over 607 square kilometers, with 599 square kilometers of water surface and 8 square kilometers of land mass along the Skagerrak Sea.

During the last ice age 12,000 years ago, retreating glaciers deposited large quantities of stones, gravel, and sand, forming the moraine that characterizes the park.

The marine environment has supported numerous fishing communities through generations, providing essential resources for the development of coastal settlements in southeastern Norway.

Visitors can reach the park through marked trails from Arendal or Tvedestrand, with dedicated parking areas near Spornes beach and regular ferry connections to offshore sections.

The park contains Måen, a 130-meter-long unstable pebble island formed at the surface of the sea by moraine materials.

Location: Arendal

Location: Tvedestrand

Location: Grimstad

Inception: December 16, 2016

GPS coordinates: 58.43223,8.80005

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:11