on Gaupholmen, built in 1764 Name The name derives from brekke (which means "hillside") and stø (meaning the landing area for a boat). Attractions Brekkestø is located close to the Blindleia strait, and there are numerous small islands to visit in the area. The village is also close to Lillesand, a pretty Norwegian town full of the white painted houses you see in Brekkestø. Notable residents Many Norwegian artists retreated to Brekkestø for inspiration: Christian Krohg (13 August 1852 – 16 October 1925), was a Norwegian naturalist painter, illustrator, author and journalist. Nils Kjær (11 September 1870 – 9 February 1924) was a Norwegian playwright, short story writer, essayist, literary critic and theatre critic. Wrote Brekkestøbreve (Brekkestø letters). Gabriel Scott (8 March 1874 – 9 July 1958) was a Norwegian poet, novelist, playwright and children's writer. References External links Brekkestø Vel Lillesand Villages in Agder