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Hiking, fishing and more

Hiking, fishing and more, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  The area around Nelaug is very nice for walking / hiking / fishing / bathing / camping / canoeing / biking. But there is no campsite here, find your own spot, for instance the islands in Nelaugvannet (Nidelva).NB. You have to pay a tax for fishing, ask at the railway... 

Biking

Biking, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  Nelaug is a good starting / ending / stopping point for bicycling:- There is a marked trail to Arendal, with almost no motorized traffic, and mostly downhill. - In the area between Nelaug and Vegårshei there are several smaller roads, and from Vegårshei you can continue to... 

Flyefishing in Nidelva

Flyefishing in Nidelva, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  This is an overview in Norwegian of where to buy fishing licences in the area:http://www.fm-aa.stat.no/Avdelinger/miljo/Fiskekort/fiskekort_tabell.htm 

Canoeing on Nidelva

Canoeing on Nidelva, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  The river Nidelva is more like a lake up here (Nelaugvannet) due to a dam south of the station, and excellent for canoeing. Canoes can be rented at the railway station, and must be reserved at least a day ahead. Warning: Keep clear of the dam, the currents are strong when... 

Hotels  

Færsnes Gjestegård: Luxury in the wilderness

Færsnes Gjestegård: Luxury in the wilderness, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  There is no accomodation in Nelaug, unless you camp on your own. In Åmli there are a couple, but a good alternative is to go to the neighbouring municipality VegårsheiI have not been there, but if you ask me, it looks like pure luxury. Get spoiled! 

Restaurants  

25 km away

25 km away, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  Stuten Kafé in Vegårdshei serve pizza and beer, and they have an ala carte menu. Nelaug -Vegårshei is a nice 27 km ride by bike or car, road 412, right onto 415, left onto 414 (or you could choose some of the smaller roads along the railway line).The other possibility is to... 

Transportation  

Bus and train

Bus and train, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  Nelaug is heavy trafficated ;-) The Sørland Railway Line between Stavanger / Kristiansand and Oslo stops here, and there is a local line from Nelaug to Arendal.There are two bus lines: To / from Tvedestrand and a line between Arendal and Vrådal with a connection to... 

Shopping  

Nelaug Landhandel: Grocery store

Nelaug Landhandel: Grocery store, Nelaug

 Rusket Says:  It is more like a convenience store, but with a post office. This is your only chance to get something to eat. there are no reataurants here! Foodstuff, stamps, toys, plugs, ... A little of everything.Opening hours: 9 - 17 on weekdays, saturdays ?, sundays ? More than... 

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 This is an overview in Norwegian of where to buy fishing licences in the area:http://www.fm-aa.stat.no/Avdelinger/miljo/Fiskekort/fiskekort_tabell.htm 

 

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Trainstop and great recreation area

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 Nelaug is approximally 25 km from the community center Åmli. In this municipality of 1143 square km there are only 1800 inhabitants, only 1,6 persons pr. km2! They have a lot of fantastic nature to...... 

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