Supplier: Skåtøy i farta & Sykkelknut at Jomfruland
Season: Spring, summer and autumn
Webpage: skatoyifarta.no & facbook.com/sykkelknut/
Activity:
Bicycle rental at Skåtøy:
Skåtøy is the largest island by the coast of Kragerø, and cycling is a great way to explore the island. You can rent bicycle at Darefjeld, a short stroll (400 metres) from where the ferry docs (Skåtøyroa).
On your bike it's easy to get to the various points of interest on the island like the Skåtøy church and the Krikken Coastal Fortress and Korset at the far end of Skåtøy, an idyllic old fishing village. Darefjellkollen, right by the bike rental is the highest point on the island, from here you get a fantasic view over 'Skjærgården' (the archipelagos). Behind the top of the mountain you wil find the remains of an old dam used for producing and exporting ice.
Eidkilkanalen (the Eidkil canal) is a waterway that splits the island in two. You can cross the canal by bridge.
Bicycle rental at Jomfruland:
At the intersection at Tårnbrygga on the main road (near the lighthouses) you can rent a bike by "SykkelKnut". Here you can rent biks for hours or days, and the bicycles are also being repaired in his bike shop. It is Knut Einar Bergan which operates bike rental at Jomfruland. He can offer you not only bicycles for rent, here you also get a portion of wisdom and wise words by the way and the best tips for how to experience the island Jomfruland.
Jomfruland, the island with unique scenery and an exciting history, is a gem in Kragerøs beautiful archipelago. Here you can see farms, the iconic lighthouses, sandy beaches, pebble beaches and unique cottages that cover the entire island. Parts of the island are Jomfruland National Park and a popular place for birdwatching.
The weather in Jomfruland is said to be the best in Telemark. The island is flat and suitable for cycling.
Price:
Jomfruland
- Children (under 16 years) - NOK 50/hr and NOK 200 a day
- Student NOK 75/hr and NOK 300 per day
- Adults NOK 100/hr and NOK 400 per day
- Larger groups can contact us for a group price
Skåtøy
- NOK 75/hr
- NOK 300 per day
- NOK 500 for 2 days
Booking:
- Bicycle rental at Skåtøy: Booking by email to post@skatoyifarta.no or call +47/ 913 79 248 & +47/ 979 778 56.
- Bicycle rental at Jomfruland: Call +47/ 924 26 969 or send an email to oykebab@gmail.com