Southern Norway is the geographical region (landsdel) along the Skagerrak coast of southern Norway. The region is an informal description since it does not have any governmental function. It roughly corresponds to the old petty kingdom of Agder as well as the two present-day counties of Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder. The total combined area of Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder counties is 16,493 square kilometres (6,368 sq mi). The name is relatively new, having first been used in Norway around 1900.
Strengereid is a village in the municipality of Arendal in Aust-Agder county, Norway. It is located along the Norwegian County Road 410, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the village of Eydehavn and just west of the island of Flostaøya. The village of Sagene lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the northwest.
Eydehavn or Eydehamn is a village in the municipality of Arendal in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the centre of the town of Arendal, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of the village of Saltrød, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the village of Strengereid, and just across the Tromøysundet strait from Kongshamn on the island of Tromøy. The village is named after Sam Eyde, the Norwegian engineer and industrialist. The local sports team is called IL Sørfjell. Eydehavn has about 1,100 residents as of 2015.
Staubø is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the western shore of the island of Tverrdalsøya. Staubø lies immediately north of the large village of Kilsund and about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) northwest of the village of Holmsund. Staubø is considered part of the urban area of Kilsund by Statistics Norway. Historically, the area surrounding Staubø was part of the municipality of Flosta and the municipal seat of government was located in Staubø.
Brattekleiv is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the Galtesundet strait on the southwestern shore of the island of Tromøy. The village lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southwest of the town of Arendal which is located across the strait. The smaller industrial village of Pusnes lies immediately north of Brattekleiv, the small village of Revesand lies just south of the village, and the village of Færvik lies a short distance to the east.
Færvik is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the southwestern part of the island of Tromøy. It sits east of Pusnes and Brattekleiv and north of Revesand. Færvik Church is located just southwest of the village. Færvik was the administrative centre of the old Tromøy municipality from 1878 until 1992.
Holmesund or Holmsund is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the island of Tverrdalsøya, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of the large village of Kilsund and about the same distance southeast of the village of Staubø. Holmsund is considered by Statistics Norway to be part of the Kilsund urban area.
Kolbjørnsvik is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the northern part of the island of Hisøya, across the harbour from the town of Arendal. The village of His and the Hisøy Church lie about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Kolbjørnsvik. The former municipality of Hisøy had its municipal government located in this village. Today, the village is considered to be part of the town of Arendal, so separate population statistics are not kept.
Narestø is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the southern shore of the island of Flostaøya, just south of the historic Flosta Church. The village of Kalvøysund lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the northeast.
Nedenes is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located in the southern part of Arendal, just north of the municipal border with Grimstad. The Norwegian County Road 420 runs through the village heading north to the village of Rød and onwards to the island of Hisøya to the north. Engene Church is located in Nedenes.
Pusnes is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the southwestern edge of the island of Tromøy, just across the strait from the town of Arendal. There is a ferry that regularly crosses the strait from Pusnes to Arendal. Pusnes is primarily an industrial area.
Revesand is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located at the southern coast of the island of Tromøy, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of the island outport of Merdø.
Rød or Røed is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located at the mouth of the river Nidelva on the southwest side of the river, across the river from the villages of Asdal and Vrengen. The village lies along the Norwegian County Road 420, which leads north to the village of His on the island of Hisøya to the north, and the road leads south to the village of Nedenes and onwards to the municipality of Grimstad.
Saltrød is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the Norwegian County Road 410, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the town of Arendal and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest of the village of Eydehavn. The village lies along the Tromøysundet strait, looking across the water towards the island of Tromøy. Stokken Church is located in Saltrød.
Vatnebu is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland near the Skaggerak coast, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest of the village of Kilsund on the nearby island of Tverrdalsøya and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the village of Eydehavn.
Åmdalsøyra or Omdalsøyra is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the Tromøysundet strait on the northern shore of the island of Tromøy. The village of Kongshavn lies just to the southwest of Åmdalsøyra and the village of Eydehavn lies just across the strait on the mainland.
Færvik Church is a parish church in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Færvik on the island of Tromøy. It is the church for the Tromøy parish which is part of the Arendal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The white, wooden, neo-gothic church was built in 1884 using the plans by the architect Johan Christoff Friedrich Reuter.
His is a village in Arendal municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The village is located in the central part of the island of Hisøya, along the Skaggerak coast. The village is the site of the historic Hisøy Church. The main village on the island, Kolbjørnsvik lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of His, and the city centre of Arendal lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the northeast.
