Viewpoint Veten - Øya

Veten is Øyas magnificent viewpoint. From here you have the opportunity to experience impressive prospect of the downtown core and parts of our unique archipelago.

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A trip to the viewpoint Veten vil offer you stunning panoramic views of Kragerø downtown and the beautiful archipelago. Øya is only a stone's throw away from the center and the road is well signposted from Øybrua, and up Schweigaards way. You can also reach Veten via Sjøbadet!

Veten is 51 meter a.s.l, and is a great place of excursions for all seasons.

Previously, this area was used as a campsite, but now it is no longer allowed to pitch a tent on this terrain.

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Location

Veten, 3770 Kragerø

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Veten, 3770 Kragerø

59.58188095567466, 8.535365846655854

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Viewpoint Veten - Øya

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Location

Practical information

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