Kristiansand

Kilden-Kristiansand - Kilden Performing Arts Centre in Kristiansand Nupenanlegget - 0819 -02-07-16 - Along the beautiful boardwalk is the second largest fountain in Norway, designed by artist Kjell Nupen. Kvadraturen-01 - Kvadraturen and the downtown with its distinctive checkerboard design.

Not to be confused with Kristiansund in West Norway or Kristianstad in Sweden.

Kristiansand is the capital of Vest-Agder County, Norway. With 90,000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest city of Norway, and one of the southernmost ones. The city has had a cathedral since 1885, and a university since 2007. The city has many challenging offers for active tourists.

Kristiansand Halal Explorer

Kristiansand is the largest city in South Norway, and is located between Oslo and Stavanger.

Kristiansand is located on Norway’s southern Skagerrak coast and has long been a favourite summer holidays spot amongst Norwegians. The sea and surrounding fjords are great for recreational activities like fishing and sailing. Kristiansand is the /politikk-og-administrasjon/om-kristiansand/about-kristiansand/ business city and the cultural capital of Southern Norway. Nicknamed “the coolest riviera” by the media, it is a modern city with a cosmopolitan history.

The city is also nicknamed "Norway's flower town" because of the many planted flowers that characterize downtown. Kristiansand offers way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/things-to-do/ many attractions and sights, many are way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/things-to-do/family-fun/ especially aimed at families with children].

Few other cities have such a large and varied offer of lodging as Kristiansand.

The name

The city was named after its founder, King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway in 1641.

The name was written "Christian(s)sand" (for "Christians sand" - meaning en:(King) "Christian's Sand") until 1877. Then and the ch was changed to k and the form was changed to "Kristianssand". The name was again changed to its present form Kristiansand in 1889. The city is sometimes called Kristiansand S, where South stands for South, to distinguish it from Kristiansund in central Norway, a name introduced by the postal service.

Location

Kristiansand was founded on a flat sandy moor west of the river mouth of river Otra, and gouged out by contemporary ideal town with seven streets parallel to the river, and ten streets perpendicular to these. The old town neighborhood is called Kvadraturen and street lines are the same today. King Christian IV bought the city ground of existing large farms and allowed large green areas inside the city. Baneheia and Ravnedalen are among these. Kristiansand today consists of the /visiting-kristiansand-norway/ historic center, in addition to the suburbs.

Sørlandsparken is an area located east of the town center that consists of several large trading companies in addition to Sørlandssenteret which is the largest shopping center in Northern Europe. Here is also the largest zoo and amusement park in Norway located.

Orientation

For convenience and the city can be divided into six larger neighborhoods:

• Vågsbygd which includes way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/flekker%C3%B8y/86346/ Flekkerøy, west of downtown.
• Kvaderaturen (almost square network of streets) including downtown and way.com/listings/posebyen-old-town-in-kristiansand/88147/ Posebyen].
• Torridal north of downtown on both riverbanks of Otra which includes the areas Grim, Dalane, Strai, Mosby, Sødal and Haus.
• Lund between the river Otra and Topdalsfjorden (E18 Varoddbrua bridges).
• Tveit, northeast of downtown which includes Kristiansand Airport, Hamresanden and Ryen.
• Randesund, east of Topdalsfjorden, which includes Sørlandsparken and the zoo and amusement park, Hånes, Søm, Dvergsnes and Tømmerstø.

How is the Climate in Kristiansand

Kristiansand's climate is characterized by differences in temperature and precipitation at the Four Seasons, but climate is fairly temperate thanks to warm air being wafted across the Atlantic from the Gulf Stream.

Kristiansand usually have a lot of summer sunshine compared to most of Norway. The weather in summer makes Kristiansand to an important seaside resort for Norwegians from other locations in Norway. From June to August and the /europe/norway/kristiansand.htm sea temperature is at levels which makes outdoor swimming comfortable. There may be heavy snowfall in winter with south-southeasterly winds (snow record at Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik is 170 cm), but the snow rarely stays long at the coast of Skagerrak.

Culture & Tradition of Kristiansand

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Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (See below) is the second most visited tourist attraction in Norway. In addition to animals from all continents and the park offers amusements for children and adults. Pirates are a central themes and there are pirate ships and own pirate village. During the summer there is an own pirate show which for decades has attracted a large number of children.

Kristiansand has a flourishing cultural life (See what's on way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/things-to-do/whats-on/ here]!). The city is known especially for music (for example and the symphony orchestra and several festivals) and Kilden Performing Arts Centre, but there is also an art museum for the visual arts and several art galleries, cinema and theater.

IK Start is the best known football club in the city and is in the top league of Norway (their home ground is Sør Arena), in addition to sports clubs within, among others, athletics, basketball, handball, golf, badminton and ice hockey.

In Kristiansand and there are several masjids and many churches which includes Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and Pentecostal congregations.

Economy

As the largest city in the southernmost part of Norway, Kristiansand has an expanding export /politikk-og-administrasjon/naringsliv/naringsliv-i-kristiansand/ industry that spans a wide range, from process industry, oil and gas technology, renewable energy and ICT, to fisheries and other food, bedding - and tourism.

Travel to Kristiansand

Kristiansand is the Agder|southern communications center in Norway.

Fly to Kristiansand

• Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik | 58.2026, 8.0747 Kjevik Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (IATA Flight Code: KRS) is located 12 km (7 mi) way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/grimstad/listings-grimstad/kristiansand-airport-kjevik/5795/ north-east of the city. There are seven daily Flights to Oslo (Gardermoen); four by SAS and three by Norwegian, Widerøe generally fly six times daily to Bergen, three times daily to Stavanger, once daily to Trondheim, three times daily to Copenhagen and launches a wideroe.no/en/flytoKRS?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz93cBRCrARIsAEFbWsh3fOZnw2MP6Agi-65uZtoprNjteMqxa1Vz1B56_jiLy40Mylj0EykaAhKDEALw_wcB new direct flight four times a week to London (Stansted Airport). KLM-Airline fly twice daily to Amsterdam. SAS also fly once a week to Alicante.
  When getting plane tickets, be careful not to mix Kristiansand up with the city of Kristiansund, which is much further north.
  Bus connections to downtown are either city buses 35, 36, or M2 (note that the airport is not a regular stop for none of these services, so verify each departure) costing 35 kr for a single ticket, or the airport bus costing 100 kr one way.

By Rail

• Kristiansand Railway Station - "Jernbanestasjonen" - 58.1455, 7.9880 situated right next to the town centre and the ferry terminal, and the bus terminal Kristiansand Station Regional trains connect /en/our-destinations/stations/kristiansand-station?id=2130 Kristiansand to other cities and towns along the /en/frontpage Southern Railway Line (Sørlandsbanen)]. Up to 8 trains daily depart for Stavanger, while up to 6 daily train services leave for the nation's capital, Oslo. The trip to Stavanger takes about 3 hours and the trip to Oslo between 4½ and 5 hours. Trains both westwards towards Stavanger and eastwards to Oslo follow an inland route, meaning that travel to the towns along the coast is quite inconvenient by train. There are lots of nice forest views and rural settlements, though.

By car

E 18 ved Kristiansand Dyrepark, Norge (mot øst) - E18 highway by the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park

Kristiansand sits along the Tabliczka E18.svg|25px highway from Oslo. The highway changes its name to European route E39|E39 when Tabliczka E39.svg|25px passes Kristiansand on its way to Stavanger. Route Riksvei 9.svg|15px starts in Kristiansand and takes you through the natural beauty of the Setesdal Valley to Hovden and further to Haukeligrend on the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Plateau). Route Riksvei 41.svg|20px starts from the E18 east of the downtown, passes great sceneries and takes you to the inland of Telemark. Take your time, parts of this route is narrow and winding.

Travel on a Bus in Kristiansand

• Kristiansand Busterminal - Rutebilstasjon - Vestre Strandgate 33 58.14491, 7.99016 situated right next to the town centre and the ferry terminal, and the train station.) (Local bus ticket reservation here]

}} The bus-connections to Oslo and the towns along the western shore of the Oslo Fjord is excellent. Nor-Way Bussexpress has 9 daily connections to Oslo, Konkurrenten.no 4-7 buses while Lavprisekspressen runs twice daily. You are guaranteed a seat - if the bus is full and the bus company will add an extra bus. Lavprisekspressen provides online ticketing only. These express busses are usually just as fast as the trains to Oslo. To towns such as Larvik, Tønsberg and Sandefjord you might arrive several hours later if you go by train. There's also infrequent express bus connections to Stavanger and up along the Setesdal, with connections to cities such as Bergen and Haugesund. Regional buses run frequently along the coast, from Lyngdal and Lista in the west to Arendal in the east, run by several different bus companies. In winter time there are also buses that takes you to different ski resorts located in the hinterland and mountains. The bus terminal is located about 100 metres from the main shopping street, Markens, and right next to the ferry terminal and the train station. There's also a taxi stand here.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Kristiansand

• Kristiansand Ferry Terminal - Color Line and Fjordline - 58.1446, 7.9894 situated right next to the town centre and the train station, and the bus terminal

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Ferry company Color Line operate vehicle ferries to Denmark, 2 times each day (3 times on Saturday - Monday) to Hirtshals. The trip takes 3 hours and 15 minutes, with the brand new superspeed ferry services the route]. Prices soar in the summer. Fjordline compete on the same route seasonal from May to August.

[https://!/video/1001386/livekamera-over-kristiansand-havn The port has a lot of cruise ship arrivals in the summer, and is one of the biggest cruise ship ports in Norway. From the cruise ship port, is a walking distance to downtown and the boardwalk and the bus terminal and the ferry terminal and the train station.

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How to get around in Kristiansand

GPS 58.1466|7.9966

On foot

The downtown is quite compact, which means that everything is way.com/listings/shopping-in-kristiansand-centre/86899/ within walking distance].

Suburbs are spread over quite a large area.

By bus

Boreal operates the white city buses ( surch time tables]). Eastbound buses depart from the Henrik Wergeland street, while westbound buses depart from the Tollbod street or the bus terminal, but not both. Northbound buses (to Vennesla) leave from the bus terminal. The main lines going from west to east is called the Metro bus. You can expect a bus every 5 minutes on weekdays. Service elsewhere is quite frequent during daylight hours, but the frequency drops significantly in the evenings and on weekends. Night buses operate Fridays and Saturdays.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Kristiansand

Most roads except the highway is just one lane each way - thus rush hour should be avoided.

Parking might be difficult in the downtown, try the parking houses. There's a toll booth on all roads leading to town.

By motorcycle

In the city and especially in the outskirts of the city, motorcycle often is the best mode of transport. There are many winding but picturesque country roads to explore. Remember to be aware and follow the speed limits.

Travel by bicycle in Kristiansand

Kristiansand is a pioneer town for a network of separate paths for cyclists]. There are dedicated bike lanes along most of the primary streets in the city and paths along the major roads. Kristiansand is connected to way.com/listings/north-sea-cycle-route-(6000-km)/2173/ the North Sea Cycle Route (Route 1) like the neighboring coastal towns.

Best way to travel in Kristiansand by a Taxi

Taxis are expensive. In Kristiansand and there are two major taxi companies:

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• Agder Taxi ☎ 07000 or ☎ +47 38 00 20 00
• Taxi Sør (The yellow cabs) ☎ +47 38 02 80 00

By small boats

Good moorings if you have [https://%20in%20Kristiansand your own boat, and a nice guest marina with many facilities for visitors ( GPS 58.14320,8.00130 Gjestehavna The guest marina).

In the summer it is also feasible to rent a small boat by Kristiansand Feriesenter Dvergsnestangen and Roligheden Camping (See below).

There are also several sight seeing boats for tourists in the summer if you want to go to sea without your own boat.

Summer boats from Pier 6 (pier just by Clarion Hotel Ernst)

• way.com/listings/summerboat-to-bragd%C3%B8ya/173486/ Summerboat to the archepelago islands Bragdøya, Dvergsøya and Stokken (late June to mid August) from Pier 6
• way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/boat-sightseeing-with-m-b-%C3%98ya-lillesand-kristiansand-lillesand/86264/ Archepepelago cruise from Pier 6 to Lillesand ([https://%98ya/content-2 July to mid August)

What to see in Kristiansand

Frafiskebrygga - Fiskebrygga, Kristiansand.

• Fiskebrygga - The Fish Quay/The Fish Market - 58.14121, 7.99545 Southwestern part of the town centre Kvadraturen. Fiskebrygga, Kristiansand There is still a fish market here, but there are also several, mostly maritime, restaurants around the central waterfront. During summer, local residents arrive in their boats and anchor up here. Lovely place for an ice cream.

• Kristiansand Dyrepark - Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park - 58.1846, 8.1473 East of the town - Adults: kr 130-kr 340, Children: kr 110-kr 270 (depending on season) Once inside, all activities are free Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park Has a wide selection of animals in, for the most part, natural habitats. The main attractions are lions, tigers, wolves, red pandas, and a reptile house. Other activities here include a log run, a large play area, and a pirate castle with Norway's favourite pirate, Kaptein Sabeltann (Captain Sabretooth). During the summer and there are pirate shows late at night. There's also a kind of toy town called Kardemomme by (Cardamom town) which is based on a book by Norwegian children's writer Thorbjørn Egner.

• Posebyen - A Posebyen is what's left of Kristiansand's old town. It still occupies several blocks on the eastern part of the town centre. Here you can still see small, white, single-storey, wooden houses occupy a whole block. Very peaceful just a few minutes' walk from the busy shopping streets.

ChristiansholmFestning - Christiansholm Fortress

• Christiansholm Fortress - 58.144192, 8.003361 at the Boardwalk Christiansholm Fortress This small fortress was completed in 1672, and was for two centuries used for military purposes, as protection of the eastern port. It has only been in war once, in 1807 when the city was attacked by British Royal Navy ships. It is today used for many purposes and various events, exhibitions, concerts and conferences.

Museums

• Odderøya Museumshavn - Nodeviga Marina at Odderøya 58.14056, 7.99995 ☎ +47 38 12 03 50 [https://%B8ya-museumshavn/93680/ The maritime museum and port at Odderøya was opened in July 2015, and marks the long traditions of Kristiansand as a seafaring city. On the hill behind are some ocher and red buildings that have history as a fortress and as a plague hospital.

• Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand - Vigeveien 22B 58.161886, 8.030478 Bus to Bjørndalssletta ☎ +47 38 10 26 80 Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand - Folkemuseet bur Tjomlid VestAgder RK 137473 IMG 8062.JPG is an open-air-museum that consists of a mainbuilding and about 40 other buildings, collected from the counties of Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder and Kvaderaturen, Kristiansand's old town. In the museum, you will also find miniature models of Kristiansand from late 19th century and a cafè.

• Arkivet - Foundation with museum exhibition - Vesterveien 4 58.1446, 7.9815 ☎ +47 38 10 74 00 Opening Hours: MO-SA 10AM - 3PM, closed sundays Adults NOK 80, Children NOK 40, Families NOK 200 Arkivet (Kristiansand)

Gestapo headquaters: This is a current centre for peace and human rights. The building has a creepy history. During World War II and the local headquarters of Gestapo was located there. Many Norwegian opponents of the horrible Nazi regime were imprisoned there and were subjected to cruel torture, some were sent on to concentration camps and many lost their lives in the struggle for resistance. The museum exhibition takes you back to the crime scene of the 1940s.

• Kristiansand Cannon Museum - Batterie Vara | 58.093711895, 7.9632854461 Møvig, 8km west of the town center ☎ +47 38 08 50 90 Opening Hours: 3February - 11May: Sunday:Noon-4PM, 18May-11Jun: Monday - W:11Am-3PM, Thursday - Sunday:11AM Monday - 5PM, 12June - 17Aug: Daily: 11AM Monday - 6PM, 18August - 28September: Monday - W:11Am-3PM, Thursday - Sunday:11AM Monday - 5PM, 5October - 30Nov: Sunday:Noon-4PM Kristiansand Cannon Museum Here you will find the world's second largest cannon mounted on land. It was mounted by the occupying German forces in 1940 to guard the shipping lanes of the Skagerrak. Here you can ride the narrow-gauge railway that once was used to draw very heavy grenades.

• Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden | 58.158861, 8.003657 Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden and Gimle Gård are two museums, located at Gimle, east of river Otra. In the natural history museum and botanical garden you will find a collections of flora, examples of the fauna and minerals of South Norway in very lifelike exhibitions and rich minerals deposits. Gimle gård is a former mansion, now a museum.

• Sørlandet's Art Museum (SKMU) - 2 minutes walk from the cathedral - Skippergata 24 B 58.146815, 7.993744 ☎ +47 38074900 Sørlandets Art Museum Is an art gallery with permanent and changing exhibitions. Varied works of art, own children's club.

Ships

Soerlandet - Sørlandet

• Sørlandet - Full rigged ship. Home port: Kristiansand | If present: Western harbor by the downtown☎ +47 38029890 Sørlandet (ship) Sørlandet is the world's oldest operational tallship and a unique cultural legacy of the maritime Norway. She is available for pre-ordered guiding or even to experience sailing for the "youth" of all ages.

• DS Hestmanden | If present: Western harbor by the Kilden Performing Arts Centre - Bredalsholmen hestmanden IMG 1369 is a merchant steamship that sailed during two world wars and is Norway's memorial to the efforts of seafarers. Kristiansand is a home port. Exhibition on board.

Churches

• Kristiansand Gothic Church - Kristiansand domkirke - 58.14614, 7.99462 Kristiansand Gothic Church In the Neo-Gothic style, by the square in the very center of town is one of the largest cathedrals in Norway. Beautiful inside and worth visiting.

• Oddernes Church - 58.15973, 8.01348 east of river Otra A Oddernes Church The oldest church in the area was built in the 11th century. Rune stone from when the church was built is moved into this beautiful, old church

• Ansgar Chapel - Ansgarkapellet, Street Ansgar's Chapel | Fredrik Fransonsvn. 4 58.18334, 8.08368 Bus M2 to Hånes senter ☎ +47 38106500 Opening Hours: Every day 8AM to 10PM A rare, small chapel (9x9x9 m) for those seeking silence and wonder. Triangular glass construction made by multi-artist Kjell Nupen who brings light into the chapel.

Parks

See also Kristiansand#See|Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Kristiansand Dyrepark) and Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, both above.

Ravnedalen - Ravnedalen.

• The Boardwalk - Strandpromenaden - 58.14215, 7.99701 Kristiansand Boardwalk The boardwalk alongside the seafront in the town centre leads you through beautiful parks and passes Norway's second-largest way.com/listings/otterdalsparken-park/86347/ fountain park (Otterdalsparken, commonly called the Nupen Park), Christiansholm fortress from the 17th century (see above), playground for children and a public beach - Bystranda, way.com/listings/kristiansand-city-beach/86387/ the City Beach. The boardwalk continues along the western river bank of the river Otra (Otra elvepark) as a 40 kilometers long path for nature and culture.

• Myren Mansion - Myren Gård - Myrbakken 5 58.1335, 7.9683 2km west of the downtown - A former mansion with houses in the best Swiss style, now a public park in English style, known for plants and trees from the more southern parts of the world, especially for the large rhododendron collection. View of the western port.

• Ravnedalen - 58.155218, 7.972813 Ravnedalen, Kristiansand (Ravens' Valley) is a lovely park just outside the downtown. It is surrounded with steep cliffs and presents the visitor with lush flower gardens and manicured laws perfect for picnics. If you forgot your picnic basket, way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/caf%C3%A9-generalen/86319/ there's also a café here]. There are sometimes music performances in the summer.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kristiansand

Baneheia, brannkanonen - Drageknatten viewpoint in Baneheia

• Forests: In Kristiansand and there are many forests, never more than a short walk away. Near the town center are areas for walking or winter activities at winter time:
• GPS 58.1677,8.0116 Jegersberg (East of the river Otra) A wooded area with picturesque marked trails and small, idyllic lakes.

• Baneheia - 58.1530, 7.9899 Next to the downtown, 5 minutes walk from the main street, Markens gate Baneheia A wooded area with outstanding views of the city, very nice and idyllic ponds and lakes, jogging/hiking trails, lighted tracks and opportunities for freshwater swimming in the summer season. Note:The best viewpoint is Drageknatten, magnificent views of the downtown and the harbor and parts of the archipelago.

• Odderøya - 58.1351, 8.0052 By the downtown, 6 minutes walk from the main street Markens gate - Odderøya 77487- an island to discover next to the downtown/fish market (Connected with the downtown by several bridges), filled with outstanding way.com/listings/odder%C3%B8ya-fortress/86321/ history, abandoned cannons, remarkable culture, nature, forest, forest trails and wonderful views over the city and the archipelago. Sundays: Try the waffles in the cafe at the southern tip! Several nice beaches, opportunities for swimming and fishing and great picnic locations. Concert venues. Odderøya Lighthouse on the west side also offers coffe, muffins and soup in the weekends from mid June to throughout October.

- GPS 58.20652,8.102188 ]] Skiing: Even if Kristiansand receives litle snow at winter time and there is way.com/listings/tveit-skisenter/88635/ a popular ski-lift in Tveit, not far from the airport. If the snow is gone and there is a way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/downhill-biking-in-kristiansand/177349/ challenging downhill bicycle track.

Bystranda 2014-07-21 - Bystranda and Aquarama (gray building in the background) on a hot summer day

• Swimming: Do not forget your swimwear, swimming possibilities are many, outdoors and indoors, in saltwater or freshwater such as the lakes 3. Stampe and Jegersbergvannet, swimming pools, beaches and rocks.

• Aquarama | (Tangen 8) 58.14718, 8.00637 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: noon - 9PM. Tue, Friday 6AM - 9PM. Sat, Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM 190 kr Indoor swimming facilities, including water slide, swimming pool, hot water swimmingpool and diving towers. Next door there are several other rather dry sports facilities. Open all year.

• Badelandet Aqua Park - Connected to Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park | 58.1879948, 8.1446282 - Badelandet water park

way.com/listings/badelandet-aqua-park/87249/ a waterpark, outdoor or indoor (separate ticket required). Water slides, bubble baths, coral reefs, wave swimmingpool and swimming pools. The season lasts from April to October. 129 kr.

• Bystranda - 58.1460465, 8.0070575 The town beach, right next to Aquarama Bystranda is a nice sandy blue flag beach with swim pier, sun deck and palm trees - ideal for children.

• Hamresanden - approx. 9 kilometers east of town - 58.1908018, 8.0771463 Hamresanden Is a 3 kilometers long, sandy blue flag beach that can be crowded on warm summer days. There is also a way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/water-slide-at-hamresanden-resort/86367/ water slide open in the summer months. If swimming is not tempting and there is also a scenic strolling route along the beach.

Skippergada - The strait "Skippergada" in the archipelago off Kristiansand

• The beautiful archipelago off Kristiansand (Skjærgården) consists of amazing landscapes, a paradise of islands, skerries, and rocks. In the summer time, you can reach it by sight-seeing-boat from the town centre, ng.com/page/rutetider-for-ms-bragd-ya MS Bragdøya. The archipelago and the surrounding fjords is also a beautiful setting for sailing and fishing

• Bragdøya - 58.1180679, 7.9863783 Bragdøya is an island in the middle of the approach to Kristiansand. Take the boat over from the small port of Augland (Vågsbygd) west of the town center. Discover the island (which is mostly a green space) and experience the abandoned coastal culture at Bragdøya Coast Culture Center.

• Diving A-dykk (at Dvergsnestangen by Kristiansand Feriesenter) offers diving tips, diving courses, wreck diving, night diving, air refilling and diving for disabled.
• Windsurfing: Learn how to windsurf. Many opportunities for practicing this sailing sport in Kristiansand.
• Farm holiday, see the section Kristiansand#Sleep|sleep.

• Escape Room - Henrik Wergelandsgate 53 58.1484, 7.9938 ☎ +47 45 81 79 81 - In the mood to play? Play, learn, discover and solve puzzles!

• Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand - Climbing park - Gamle Mandalsvei 110 58.15455, 7.93595 3 kilometers north of the downtown, bus 19 to Suldalen - 100 to 310 kr, depending on height Kristiansand's new climbing park located by lake Grotjønn in a hiking area.

• Fishing: If you way.com/listings/fishing-in-kristiansand/88540/ fish in the rivers in the area, you must purchase a fishing licence. The rivers are rich in fish like salmon and trout. If you like to fish in the sea and deep sea fishing and there are good opportunities for that in the Kristiansand area.
• Play golf: In Kristiansand and there are two golf clubs with their own courts, both a few kilometers outside the downtown, Bjåvann and Kristiansand Golfklubb No reason to let the golf equipment be left at home!

• Kilden Performing Arts Centre - The landmark building at the western pier of Odderøya - Sjølystveien 2 58.139104, 7.997147 at the quay of Odderøya ☎ +47 90 58 11 11 (ticket service) - Kilden Performing Arts Centre Was opened 2012. A location for concerts and theater, and opera performances.

Second hand market

In the period from early June to late August and the Second hand market Posebyen Market is open every Saturday in Posebyen (old town).

Live music

Gravanekanalen event2015 - Crowd gathered at the concert Tuesday at Fiskebrygga.

• Tuesdays from late June to early August there are way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/fiskebrygga-the-fish-quay-in-kristiansand/86331/ free live concerts at Fiskebrygga (The Fish Market)].
• Thursdays from late June to early August there are free way.com/event/summer-concerts-at-the-town-square-in-kristiansand/84091/ live singalong conserts on the main square in the middle of the downtown

Music festivals

Until 2007, Kristiansand was the site of the Quart Festival, a multi-day music festival - the largest of its kind in Norway. way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/things-to-do/whats-on/ Other festivals have come and after selling only 2000 tickets for the 2008 event and the festival was cancelled. In 2009 and the festival is once again in full swing with bigger and bands tipped to play. The management has changed back to people that had made the festival a great success.

• Palmesus and the annual music festival at the Bystranda beach in early July.
• Måkeskrik in Bendiksbukta, also at Odderøya is an annual music festival later in July.
• The Dark Season is an indoor annual club music festival in late October.

Constitution Day celebration

(Annually, May 17) In Kristiansand, like in most Norwegian cities and there are way.com/about/history-traditions/national-day/ traditonal parades of schoolchildren before noon and citizens after noon]. In addition, Kristiansand has its own conclusion of the day, with dancing in the streets ("Tapto") and spectacular fireworks.

Study in Kristiansand

UIA-2013 - University of Agder

• University of Agder - UIA, Campus Kristiansand - 58.1637181, 8.0014073 University of Agder - Universitetet i Agder 080720086002 - has its main campus at Gimlemoen just east of the town centre. The new campus was built at an old military camp, and the new building was finished in 2001. There are programs in nursing, teaching, languages, psychology, literature and arts, music, sports and health, mathematics and similar subjects, law, economics, social work and politics. Just a few of the classes are taught in English.

There's also several small, private higher education schools, among them a Christian journalism school at Gimlekollen and a local departement of BI Norwegian Business School (programs for master and bachelor degree)

How to work legally in Kristiansand

• Looking for a job in the Kristiansand area? See this website].

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kristiansand

Shopping malls

Markens gate-2013 - Markens gate

• Markens gate 58.14581, 7.99216 The main pedestrian street A Kvadraturen (Kristiansand) is the main shopping street in way.com/listings/shopping-in-kristiansand-centre/86899/ the downtown. Most of the street is pedestrianized. Most of the shops are now chain stores, but it is still a busy and nice main shopping street. A few independent stores are still here. It's a central gathering place for most local residents, and thus more than a shopping street. Markens gate is the starting point of the indoor shopping centers Sandens, Lillemarkens and Slottet or elsewhere in Kvadraturen.

• Sørlandssenteret - Barstølveien 31 58.1774, 8.1277 east of the town centre ☎ +47 38049100 +47 38049200 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 10AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday: 10AM Monday - 6PM Sørlandssenteret Is the largest shopping center in Northern Europe, located about 10 minutes' drive east of town, in the larger Sørlandsparken area. There are many large stores in the area, and free parking (though you will have to pay road toll on the way back to Kristiansand).

• Amfi Vågsbygd - Kirsten Flagstadsvei 32 58.1253, 7.9532 west of the town centre ☎ +47 38016011 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 10AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday: 10AM Monday - 6PM A Amfi Vågsbygd Is a shopping centre, about 5 minutes' drive west of town, in the Vågsbygd area.

Specialty stores

• Eventyrskogen Souvenirs at Kristiansand Zoo and amusementpark
• Souvenirs in the downtown Guide Sør, Markens gate 3 (Main street, one block away from the board walk) ☎ +47 47710074.

• Galleri Bi-Z - Dronningens gate 39 58.14590, 7.99821 ☎ +47 38 02 53 30 - Art gallery, exhibitions, sales and own framing workshop

• Husfliden - Gyldenløves gate 6 A 58.14544, 7.99251 ☎ +47 38 07 06 95 - Specialist shop for Norwegian handicrafts and design.

• Høie - Setesdalsveien 620 58.226026, 7.909504At Mosby, 9km north of the town centre ☎ +47 38124400 - Høie bedding, factory outlets.

• Knapstad Kunsthåndverk | Rådhusgata 3 58.1449727, 7.9929538 ☎ +47 900 69 897 - Crafts workshop and sale for glass blower and jeweler

• Stormberg - Barstølveien 86 58.17581, 8.13745 Sørlandsparken, east of the town centre ☎ +47 454 15 207 - Outlets for Stormberg, Norway's largest brand of outdoor wear.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Ice cream

• Hennig-Olsen ice cream - Hennig-Olsen Iskremfabrikk is produced in Kristiansand and is one of the largest ice cream brands in Norway. There are also several ice cream bars in the main street Markens and one on Fiskebrygga.

Restaurants

• McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) - 1.Corner of Markens gate/Dronningens gate, 2. Sørlandssenteret - Meals are approx. 80 kr.

• Lotus Grillbar - 58.1452263, 7.9904301 Vestre Strandgate 26 ☎ +47 38029730 - Nice and affordable Chinese food. Take-away service

• Håndverkeren | Rådhusgata 15 58.14696, 7.99651Just beside the town hall ☎ +47 48887844 - Restaurant house that offers affordable, traditional Norwegian food, taproom and concert venue. Sunday Buffet from 189 kr.
• Egon - Chain restaurants: 1.Connected to the Thon Hotel Kristiansand, 2.Connected to Sørlandssenteret Egon (restaurants) Serves nice food for a much better price/quality ratio. All kinds of dishes available, you do need to go to the bar to order.

• Slakter Sørensen - Markens gate 8 58.1444476, 7.9955301 ☎ +47 38 09 91 88 - The Beef - restaurant on the main street

• La Famiglia | Vestre Strandgate 22 58.1446655, 7.9915893 ☎ +47 22 22 90 50 Real homemade Italian food, served indoors or outdoors

• Barbarossa Restaurant Cafe & Scene - Vestre Strandgate 23 58.1437557, 7.9923363 Opening Hours: Closed on Sundays, extended opening hours Fridays and Saturdays. Varied prices Varied menu. Here you can order from traditional Norwegian cuisine to dishes from remote areas. For the cheapest dishes, order from the week's menu. Live music and DJ on Fridays and Saturdays,

• Bønder i byen - Rådhusgata 16, Øvre torv 58.1460104, 7.9960644 at the square ☎ +47 911 47 247 - Traditional Norwegian food, Meat or fish

• Måltid - Tollbodgata 2B 58.14413, 7.99370 ☎ +47 47833000 - Intimate restaurant with a menu based on local ingredients.

• Restaurant Mother India - Markens gate 6 58.1441743, 7.9960832 ☎ +47 38 02 02 07 - Tasteful Indian food in a basement

• Sjøhuset - Østre strandgate 12 A 58.14240, 7.99898 Is situated on a pier near the Nupen Park ☎ +47 38026260 +47 38026202 Opening Hours: Daily: 11AM Monday - 11PM Is Kristiansand's main seafood restaurant.

• Pieder Ro - Gravane 10 58.14115, 7.99624 By the fish market (Fiskebrygga) ☎ +47 38100788 +47 38100803 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday: 4PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday: 1PM Monday - 11PM Serves very nice fish dishes as well as the more traditional Norwegian dishes, excellent quality and very nice location just southwest of the downtown at the small harbour area near the fish market.

For more information on drinking in Norway, see the section Norway#Drink|Drink (Norway)

Mainly alcohol

• Bakgården Cafe - Tollbodgata 5 58.14429, 7.99346 ☎ +47 38021211 - Pub ("Både &") with entrance from the street and bar in the backyard (next to each other)

• Charlies Cafe Vestre Strandgate 12 58.1432207, 7.9944696 ☎ +47 38 12 52 85 Central and meeting place

• Christianssand Brygghus | (micro-brewery)/175167/ Tollbodgata 9 58.1445219, 7.9938787 ☎ +47 41726000 - a micro-brewery, pub and restauran. Barbecue from charcoal grill.

• Dis - Havana Etcera - Vestre Strandgt. 23 58.1437632, 7.9922933 ☎ +47 38 02 96 66- a nightclub with several bars and dancing floors

• Frk. Larsen | Markens gate 5 58.1437572, 7.9961648 ☎ +47 38 07 14 13- a cocktail and retro restaurant

• Harvey's Sportsbar - Tollbodgata 4 58.1441782, 7.9933071 Next to Bakgården ☎ +47 38 07 23 05 Opening Hours: 16-03 A popular American sportsbar, with a wide range of hamburgers and live sports. A crowded place during the weekends and Thursday nights (2 for 1).

• Heidi's Bier Cafe | Vestre Standgate 23 58.1441237, 7.9918717 ☎ +47 930 06 980 (German), Bavarian style organic juice bar with the party atmosphere of afterski and octoberfest.

• Javel Pub | Vestre Strandgate 23 58.1439106, 7.9923092 ☎ +47 3807 09 12 - English-style pub

• Kick - Dronningens gate 8 58.14390, 7.99521 ☎ +47 38028330 - Gastropub, nightclub and stage in the heart of the city

• Møllepuben Rådhusgata 15 58.1470656, 7.9966689 The basement. Connected to the restaurant Håndverkeren. ☎ +47 38027470 - Traditional, Norwegian style pub Local bands play for dancing several nigths a week.

• Patrics Pub & Restaurant - Markens gate 10 58.14460, 7.99516 ☎ +47 40001958 - Irish pub and restaurant in the city's main street

• Telfords Pub - Vestre Strandgate 7 58.1426943, 7.9947343 Connected to the Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel - Scottish style pub, frequented mostly by an older crowd

• Victoria Pub - Markens gate 19b 58.1452301, 7.9928117 Main street ☎ +47 380748 90 - English-style pub in a courtyard from the main street

Alcohol in stores

Under Norwegian law, people over the age of 18 can buy beverages in regular stores, only if they contain up to 3.75 volume percent alcohol. Alcoholic beverages, strong soft drinks, soft drinks and spirits containing more than 3.75 per cent are sold to persons over the age of 20, only at the state monopoly company Vinmonopolet, located in Lillemarkens in the downtown, in Amfi Vågsbygd and at Sørlandssenteret. Probably Norwegian prices are higher than you are used to. See Kristiansand#Buy|Shopping malls.

Local brewing

In the Kristiansand area are much locally brewed, tastey soft drinks. Particularly well known is the brewery Christianssands Bryggeri (CB)], and there are several local producers of craft-brewed soft drinks. The local residents are proud of their local and it is considered good manners to start with a brand from Agder if you are drinking organic juice at a bar or a pub.

Mainly coffee

• Geheb is the largest chain of patisseries and cafes in Kristiansand
• Dampbageriet is a minor chain of patisseries and cafes
• Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-coffee-tea/ coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) (Rådhusgata 10) at the main square
• Drømmeplassen (Skippergata 26) calls itself the dream place

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Camping Places

Set up your tent or rent a cottage.

• Hamre familiecamping - Hamresandveien 1, 4656 Hamresanden 9 kilometers east of the town centre ☎ +47 38058787 Hamresanden Next to Hamresanden and the longest beach in the Kristiansand area.

• Roligheden camping - Framnesveien 10, 4632 Kristiansand 58.1469963, 8.0296256 Only 2 kilometers east of the town centre ☎ +47 38096722 Near the beach and swimming facilities and not far from the town centre.

Accommodation

Dvergsnestangen

• Kristiansand feriesenter Dvergsnestangen - Dvergsnesveien 571, 4636 Kristiansand 58.1219071, 8.0654638 11 kilometers southeast of the town centre ☎ +47 38041980 Camping and various other lodging options near the beach, rental boats and a way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/guest-harbor-in-kristiansand-feriesenter/87605/ guest harbor.

Hamresanden

• Hamresanden Resort - 5656 Hamresanden 58.19357, 8.08123 9 kilometers east of the town centre ☎ +47 38 14 42 80 Hamresanden At Hamresanden and the longest beach in the Kristiansand area, Hamresanden Resort offers a variety of lodging, from cabins, caravan and tent sites in the summer to all year Apartment Hotel.

Farm holidays

• Bondegårdsparken Hyttegrend - Rekkevollen Gård, Randesund 58.1296262, 8.1205018 10 kilometers from down town Kristiansand, on the eastern side of town, bus 139 to Frikstad ☎ +47 38 04 03 14 Rent a cottage or apartment in the nationside way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/bondeg%C3%A5rdsparken-hyttegrend/86391/ on a farm with pets]. Beach within walking distance. The quality of the facilitity is disputed.

Neat suits

• Hotel - Kristiansand Congress Center - @.no Elvegata 11 58.1488283, 8.0027958 Down town ☎ +47 380 44 000 Neat suits and junior suits for 2-6 persons, suitable for families with children.

In Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park

Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park offers a variety of lodging services in the summer within the park area:

Abra Havn 1 - Abra Havn, entrance to the lodging facilities

• Abra Havn (the Port of Pirates) | ☎ +47 38049700 Captain Sabertooth -a way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/abra-havn-pirate-village/91299/ pirate town where you can spend the night

• Cardamom Town - ☎ +47 38049700 Cardamom Town (theme park)

Seasonal

Summer lodging June, July, August:

• way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/holiday-apartments-roligheden/87513/ Roligheden Holiday Apartments (Marviksveien 98) ☎+47 93614211. Owned by the student organization, located nearby Roligheden.
• Ansgar Sommerhotell ☎+47 38106400. Affordable and family friendly summer hotel located by the chapel at Hånes, between the Kristiansand downtown and Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.

Hotels in Sørlandsparken

Approx. 12 km east of the town centre, close to Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park and the large shoppingcentre Sørlandssenteret. There is no airport hotel just off Kristiansand Airport, so these are almost as close as you can get.

• Dyreparken Hotel | Kardemommeby 58.1853, 8.1491 ☎ +47 38 14 64 00 +47 38 14 64 01 Designed on the theme of Noah's Ark. rken.no/english-faqs/faq-dyreparken-hotell/ FAQ (in English)]

• Scandic Hotel Sørlandet - Former names: Quality Hotel & Resort Kristiansand, Thon Hotel Sørlandet | Sørlandsparken 58.18014, 8.14560 ☎ +47 38 17 77 77 Right next door to Kristiansand Zoo and the resort also has its own outdoor play area with a Zip wire ride, climbing frame, beach volleyball court and heated 25-metre swimming pool.

Hotels Downtown

The downtown of Kristiansand is also called Kvadraturen.

• Budget Hotel Kristiansand - Vestre Strandgate 49 58.1467, 7.9864 By the Railwaystation ☎ +47 38701565 +47 38024869 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: Noon Single 495 kr, double 595 kr

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• Comfort Hotel Kristiansand | Skippergata 7-9 58.1459, 7.9911 100 metres from the bus station ☎ +47 38079400 +47 38070243 Also in the heart of Kristiansand, in a quiet street.

• Thon Hotel Kristiansand - former names:Christian Quart Hotel, Scandic Hotel Kristiansand - Markensgate 39 58.1470, 7.9900 Main street ☎ +47 21614200 +47 21614211 Also in the heart of Kristiansand, nice staff and breakfast is always included in your rate. Bicycles available as well as free Wi-Fi in your room, or you can check your e-mail on one of the three computers in the lobby area for free.

• Thon Hotel Parken - former names:Thon Hotel Wergeland, Hotel Bondeheimen | Kirkegata 15 58.14564, 7.99592 The hotel is only one block away from Markens and the most popular shopping street in Kristiansand. ☎ +47 38172040 +47 38027321 Recently renovated hotel, situated in the heart of Kristiansand and the Wergeland Park and the cathedral and the market are its nearest neighbours.

• Yess! Hotel - Tordenskjoldsgate 12 58.1471, 7.9882 ☎ +47 38 70 15 70 New and modern hotel at a moderate cost. The hotel offers excellent service, premium beds and a healthy breakfast. The hotel is located in the downtown, only a 200m walk from the bus, train and ferry station. Check-in from 15:00.

• Sjøgløtt hotell - Østre Strandgate 25 58.14474, 7.99970 ☎ +47 38701566 A cozy, affordable, centrally located, small hotel with sea views

• Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel - Renovated and expanded in spring 2018 - Vestre Strandgate 7 58.14253, 7.99458 ☎ +47 38112100 +47 38112111 Centrally located in the heart of Kristiansand

• Hotel Norge - Best Western Plus | @norge.no Dronningens gate 5-7 58.14399, 7.99473 ☎ +47 38174000 +47 38174001 Centrally located business and spa hotel.

• Clarion Hotel Ernst | Rådhusgate 2 58.14437, 7.99254 ☎ +47 38 12 86 00 A modern first class hotel in the heart of the downtown. The hotel was built in 1858 and has long traditions as a hotel. Each room has a characteristic of its own and they may vary in size furnishing and decorations.

• Scandic Hotel Kristiansand Bystranda - Østre Strandgate 74 58.14737, 8.00535 on the boardwalk, near the town beach and next door to Aquarama. ☎ +47 21 61 50 00 The largest hotel in downtown Kristiansand. Some rooms have beach views. Hotel guests enjoy free training at /treningssentre/kristiansand/aquarama-sats/ SATS Aquarama.

Telecommunications in Kristiansand

• Kristiansand Public Library (Rådhusgata 11)
• [https://+Internet+Cafe International Internet Cafe (Vestre Strandgate 24)
• Internettkafè 123 (Kirkegata 22)

There are also many Wi-fi hotspots scattered around town, including many eateries, cafes and various hotels.

Stay Safe

Norway#Stay safe|Norway is a fairly safe country in general, and Kristiansand is no exception, but for your safety it is advisable to take good care of your belongings. Though you might want to be extra careful at night in weekends, due to occasional drunk youths stumbling around.

☎ Emergency numbers

Norway - National Police POLITI current style (8164823476) - 25px ☎ Police: 112 Hazard F.svg|25px ☎ Fire: 110 First Aid Green Cross.svg|25px ☎ Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance): 113

• If you are unsure which emergency number to call, ☎ 112 is the central for all surch and rescue services and will put you in contact with the correct department.
• For non-emergencies and the police is to be called on ☎ 02800 or Agder Police District at ☎ (+47) 38 13 60 00.

Safety at sea

Every year there are reports of foreign visitors that get into trouble in small boats at sea. In this area, fatal incidents also occur. Please note that life jackets are required and follow the usual marine traffic rules. Keep low speed in the archipelago and be sober.

Winter conditions

For more information on driving in winter conditions, see the Winter driving article.

In the very southernmost parts of Norway and the winters are rarely harsh but also in Kristiansand is both snow and ice in the winter months of December to March. In winter, watch out for icy patches, and when hiking in the forests beware when crossing snowy clearings — they may well be frozen lakes with snow over them, which may look safe but could crack. Finally, beware of snow and ice falling from the roofs in downtown Kristiansand, also where it is not warned.

Medical Issues in Kristiansand

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In acute illness or if accident occurs:

• Contact Emergency Medical Services/Ambulance ☎ 113 (Emergencies only)
• Contact Kristiansand legevakt ☎116 117 or ☎+47 38 07 69 00 (Egsveien 102) For minor injuries and illness (emergency room/physician seeing patients without appointment. But to avoid long waits, you are advised to call for an appointment first). Open around the clock.

There are many pharmacies (apotek) in Kristiansand, that are selling medications and can give you advice on the treatment of injury and disease. /vitusapotek/1151 Vitusapotek Elefanten (Gyldenløves gate 13) has extended opening hours.

Water

The tap water of Kristiansand is clean and nice drinking water, so do drink tap water instead of bottled water without worries to save money.

Dangerous animals

There are few wild animals that can hurt. However, some people get wasp stings and tick bites. In case of complications, consult a doctor. The only poisonous snake is the common European adder. In case of an adder bite, seek medical attention immediately. Wild carnivore mammals in Norwegian fauna are so shy that few people ever come in close contact with them. Vehicles that collide with wild moose and deer represent a greater danger.

Cope in Kristiansand

Kristiansand is a nice small city, and almost every Norwegian speaks English more or less fluently. Most people will respond in English to any question you may have. Some Norwegians also speak some (German), due to the proximity of the language, and that they study it in school.

UnionPay cards are normally accepted in any restaurant, taxi or store. ATMs accept all major credit and debit cards and are available in English language. The currency is Norwegian kroner (crowns).

More guidance

• GPS 58.1458263,7.9928801 Guided tour of the downtown with "City Train" : - An easy way to see sights down town for adults and children. (25-30 minutes) Departure from crossing Markens gate / Gyldenløves gate during the summer season. From cruise ships when they arrive.

• Additional tourist information - Touristoffice | Rådhusgata 18 58.14616, 7.99625 In the square, next door to the town hall ☎ +47 38 07 50 00 Opening Hours: June 15 to August 14: Monday to Friday: From 08.00 a.m to 06.00 p.m., Saturday at 10.00 a.m to 06.00 p.m. Sundays from July 5 to August 9 at noon to 06:00 p.m. Rest of the year: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Travel Next

Dampende gjennom skogen. Setesdalsbanen. Foto T. Lunde (8632976573) - Setesdalsbanen

• Lillesand is a pleasant, picturesque but sleepy little town 25 minutes' drive along the E18 east of Kristiansand city. The town is consisting of picturesque white wooden houses around a small harbor, which can be quite busy in summer. In June, July and august, you may experience a part of the amazing archipelago Blindleia between Kristiansand and Lillesand by the sightseeing boat MB Øya. Return by bus.
• Vennesla is a village, 15 km north of Kristiansand, on the banks of the river Otra. The Setesdal Line (Setesdalsbanen) is a legacy railway and railway museum that runs on the 8 km long, wild and scenic stretch between Grovane and Røyknes stations in Vennesla, Sundays in June, July and August. - GPS 58.0718769,7.9093425 Helleviga (By county road 456, just west of the city limits) offers walking trails and paths, tiny beaches, rocks, disembarking, boarding pier, tables, benches and a summer cafe. Excellent possibilities for sunbathing, swimming and fishing.
• Høllen is an old outport in Søgne municipality, 20 minutes drive along E39 west of Kristiansand. Take a walk in the outport and Åros beach nearby, or try your luck at fishing, and even take the way.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/m-b-h%C3%B8llen-boat-sightseeing/86413/ sightseeing boat all year round to the even moore picturesque outport of Ny-Hellesund where there is also a rare restaurant and guesthouse].

Further afield

• Grimstad is a city east of Kristiansand, known as the residence of the famous Norwegian authors such as Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun, its picturesque wooden houses and for good swiming spots for families with children.
• Arendal is the second largest city in Agder along E18 towards Oslo. The city is located on a slope leading down to the famous harbor basin Pollen, perfect for a lunch. Take a small ferry with no cars to Merdø in the beautiful archipelago!
• Evje is a village north of Kristiansand along the National Route 9 towards Setesdal. Here you can go rafting in small rivers and for those who are ineressert in geology, a visit to the /?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnNvaBRCmARIsAOfZq-2oA8_7XN5egYAkUFJbTYOK1SvaaU6esrgq89S4LSUasGEmkTaycuMaAmvaEALw_wcB Mineral Park in Evje should be mandatory.
• Hovden is the closest major ski resort at winter time, at the starting point for hiking in the mountains in the summer time. Hovden is located at the top of Setesdal along the National Route 9, 160 kilometers (99 mi) from Kristiansand.
• Mandal along the European route E39 is known as the hometown of the famous sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Narrow and charming streets to stroll. The Mandal river runs in the midst of town, and the sandy beach Sjøsanden is located just outside the center.

Lindesnes Lighthouse (Turn off the E39 west of Mandal, and follow the county road 460 to the lighthouse at the endpoint), dating back to 1656 and is located at mainland Norway’s southernmost point. Worth a visit is also the lighthouse museum. The nature and the environment around the lighthouse are breathtaking. ,

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