Flostaøya

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Flostaøya is an island in Arendal municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 7.9-square-kilometre island lies along the Skaggerak coast between the islands of Tromøy to the southwest and Tverrdalsøya to the northeast. The island lies about 11 kilometres northeast of the town of Arendal. Some of the larger villages on the island include Arnevik, Narestø, and Kalvøysund. The island has a bridge connection to the mainland at the southwest corner of the island and there is a bridge connection to Kilsund on the neighboring island of Tverrdalsøya at the north end. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.05 mi²Coordinates: 58°32'37"N, 8°57'52"E

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Flostaøya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tvedestrand Church, Tromøy Bridge, Stokken Church, Austre Moland Church.

5.7 miN
Church
Tvedestrand Church, Tvedestrand
146 min walk • Tvedestrand Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Tvedestrand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the town of Tvedestrand. It is the church for the Tvedestrand parish which is part of the Aust-Nedenes prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
7.2 miSW
Bridge
Tromøy Bridge, Arendal
183 min walk • The Tromøy Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Tromøysundet strait in the municipality of Arendal in Agder county, Norway. It connects the island of Tromøya with the mainland, about 3.5 kilometres northeast of the town of Arendal.
5.6 miSW
Church
Stokken Church, Arendal
144 min walk • Stokken Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Saltrød.
5.5 miW
Church
Austre Moland Church, Arendal
141 min walk • Austre Moland Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the Brekka, along the lake Molandsvann.
1.5 miSW
Church
Flosta Church, Arendal
39 min walk • Flosta Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located just north of the village of Narestø on the island of Flostaøyawooden church was built in a long church design in 1632 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Oksefjorden
76 min walk • Oksefjorden is a fjord in Agder county, Norway. The 5-kilometre long fjord runs between the islands of Borøya and Tverrdalsøya along the border of Tvedestrand and Arendal municipalities.
5.3 miNE
Island
Sandøya, Agder
135 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Sandøya is exploring its rugged coastline and pristine beaches. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the shore, soaking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords and mountains.
4.7 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Filadelfia Eydehavn, Arendal
119 min walk • The Eydehavn Museum is an industrial and working museum at Eydehavn in Arendal municipality. The museum's main exhibition contains many themes related to the industrial site and society here. The two cornerstone companies AS...
1.6 miNE
Island
Tverrdalsøya
40 min walk • The island is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Visitors can explore the rugged terrain and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords and mountains.
1.4 miE
Lighthouse
Møkkalasset, Raet National Park
37 min walk • Outer Møkkalasset lighthouse also called Tvedestrand lighthouse, is a closed guy on a reef between Kilsund and Kalvøysund in Arendal. In 2021, the lighthouse can be rehabilitated and in the long term put into use again. The...