Rykene is a settlement in Agder, Norway. Rykene lies at 36 m above sea level. It has 782 inhabitants (2025). The nearest city is Arendal, 9.4 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Hauslandsanden (4.8 km), Moysanden (6.4 km), Grefstadviga (6.2 km). Among the landmarks around are Trinity Church (9.2 km), Fjære Church (5.6 km) and Øyestad Church (0.7 km). Among the natural features are Fløyheia (9.6 km).

Also written Rygene.