If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some suggestions. Located 18 miles away, Mandal is worth the drive. Mandal River, Atelier Svaland and Sava Brukskunst alone make the drive out worth it. Located 30 miles away, Grimstad is another popular choice. If you drop by, make sure you check out Homborsund via Vestlandske Hovedvei, Grimstad Maritime Museum and Kollen at Fjaereheia.