Arøya is a group of three small islands in Larvik Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. They are located in the outer part of the Langesundsfjorden approximately midway between the town of Langesund (in Bamble Municipality in Telemark) and the village of Helgeroa in Larvik. The three islands are named Store Arøya, Lille Arøya, and Vesle Arøya ('Big', 'Small' and 'Tiny' Arøya).[1][2]

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Arøya is located in Vestfold
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Location of the island
Arøya is located in Norway
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Arøya (Norway)
Geography
LocationLarvik, Norway
Coordinates59°00′09″N 9°47′53″E / 59.00245°N 9.79811°E / 59.00245; 9.79811
Administration
Norway
CountyVestfold
MunicipalityLarvik Municipality

The islands of Arøya are a recreational cottage area for the population in the Grenland, Vestfold, and even as far away as Oslo, about a 90-minute drive away. There are still a few families residing on the islands, where fishing is the prime source of income. In the summer season, a local ferry (Skjæløy) connects Helgeroa with Langesund. The ferry makes several stops on the islands. The trip is frequently used by tourists going roundtrip for a great view of the area. Bikers also use the ferry as a shortcut connection to the southern shores of Norway.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Store Arøya, Larvik" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Arøyene og Stokkøya". VestfoldGuide.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 9 November 2023.