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Rusket Says: A brick lighthouse built in 1839 and a cast iron one built in 1938 are the tallest items on Jomfruland. The older tower is turned into a museum. Admittance is NOK 20.http://www.olavsrosa.no/en/objektinfo.aspx?id=27369
Rusket Says: There is a bird obseravtory manned by volunteers at the north end of Jomfruland, and several areas of bird reserves. Restrictions apply in the nesting season.60 - 70 different species nest on Jomfruland, some of them rare.
The tarn that inspired Theodor Kittelsen
Rusket Says: Theodor Kittelsen was born in Kragerø 27 april 1857. http://www.olavsrosa.no/en/objektinfo.aspx?id=27607Kittelsen and Erik Werenskold are known as the "typical norwegian" artists, famous for illustating norwegian folk tales. Here is an example:...
Rusket Says: Old machinery displayed in one of the buildings at the lighthouse station. The main building contains an art gallery where local artists have sales wxibitions during the season. No fee.
Rusket Says: A small museum containing old equipment and tools at the lighthouse station. No fee.
Rusket Says: Rooms for rent all year round. You can buy organic vegetables at the farm.
Jomfruland Camping: The campsite
Rusket Says: The campsite is open from may until september. If you bring your own tent, you do not need a reservation. But the few cabins have to be booked ahead, especially if you want to stay during the school summer vacation (medio june - medio august). Prior to and after the vacation...
Rusket Says: Make your own waffles, pour your own coffee or take a soft drink from the fridge, and put the money in thr bowl on the counter :-)The picture shows the cafe from the top of the old lighthouse.During the summer there are cultural arrangements here with poetry and ballads.
Rusket Says: If you do not have your own boat, you can get to Jomfruland by ferry a couple of times daily, or go by taxi boat. Leave your car in Kragerø; only residents are allowed to drive on the island.
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Rooms for rent all year round. You can buy organic vegetables at the farm.
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Jomfruland means "land of virgins" :-) The island is 7,5 km long and 1 km wide, with an area of 3,3 square km. Origin of the name A source claims that Jomfruland was owned by the convent Gimsoy...
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