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- Take in the beauty of the Kassen Canal, a historic sea route that was used for boat transportation between cities in Southern Norway. In the summer of 1995, the Minister for the Environment opened the Kassen Canal as boat traffic began to increase, and it immediately became a great success. Today, guests can take the scenic boat ride on day trip to Kristiansand.
- Explore Høvåg Church, a medieval church that dates back to 1150. Originally, the church was 10 meters long and built completely using stone. But in 1723, it was expanded to twice its size. The congregation bought the church from King Frederick IV (1671-1730) when he experienced financial distress after the Great Nordic War. The renovation on the church began shortly after it was purchased, with the extension and extensive maintenance taking place. The west wing of the church was built in 1768, while the north wing, which is the church’s main entrance, was built in 1828. Meanwhile, the structure’s notable tower was built in 1831. The church remains a prominent, well-preserved historical landmark in Lillesand today.
- Visit Høvåg Museum on any trip to Lillesand, Norway. The Høvåg Museum displays an antique collection of the treasures of Høvåg, that dates back to the 18th century. The museum was actually once the home of a farmer and sailor who would ship goods. The museum is furnished just as it would’ve been when the family owned it in the 18th century. The Høvåg Museum and History Association was founded to preserve this farm and the sailor’s home as important to the cultural heritage of the city.
