Sjekteracet 2025 – The summer’s wildest folk festival at sea!

Wednesday, June 12th, the build-up to Sjekteracet 2025 will start! We will release the first of several films that will be released every week leading up to the big race – and everyone can use and share the videos freely on social media, websites and other platforms. Now we invite all of Sørlandet and all sjekteracet friends to join the party!

Date: July 12th – Sjekteracet 2025 | Location: Trysnes Brygge

We know that sjekteracet come sailing in from Lillesand, Mandal and everything in between, and we welcome everyone – whether you participate in the race, cheer from the pier or just want to be part of the atmosphere. This year we are taking the party to a new level:

Jesper Mathisen runs the studio – with guests, comments and live updates!
Artists and stages – guaranteed top atmosphere from morning to night!
Helicopter and live broadcast – so that all of Norway can follow the race!
Quizzes and challenges on the sea – with surprises and prizes along the way!
“Take the chance” – madness, imagination and wet costumes at their best!
Prizes in several categories – we award trophies for speed, style, humor and more!

Everything takes place at beautiful Trysnes Brygge, and the event is non-profit. The entire program is based on volunteer work – it’s about community, summer fun and creating something together.

Follow along, share the films, invite friends and join the party! This will be Sørlandet’s wildest summer moment – and we look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to see a presentation of the event. (Audio in Norwegian)

a well hidden gem at the water's edge

Trysnes Brygge is at its busiest during the summer high season, when the days are long and the store and restaurant are open every day all week.
But Trysnes is well worth a visit in other seasons when the days get shorter.

It is possible to rent our holiday apartments and boats also at this time of year.

We also offer long-term rent or fixed-term rent if desired.

Trysnes Brygge Restaurant has excellent premises in beautiful surroundings for parties, courses, meetings / conferences and memorial services.

In addition, there is a very beautiful archipelago right outside the door!

We warmly welcome you to visit us at Trysnes Brygge all year round!

Location

Trysnes is located in Søgne, west of Kristiansand municipality, at the far end of the sea gap in the 7 km long Trysfjord.

The Udvaar harbor and Songvaar Lighthouse are located right outside the fjord.

We are located in the middle of the archipelago park with access to lots of pristine islets and reefs.
It is a short way to Høllen where a small boat trip can take you to, among other places, Ny-Hellesund and Borøya.
25 minutes drive to Kristiansand and 10 minutes to the nearest shopping center at Tangvall in Søgne.