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Vår i Markens i Kristiansand .
Photo: Kvadraturforeningen.
Vår i Markens i Kristiansand .
Photo: Kvadraturforeningen.

Spring is magical in Southern Norway!

In Southern Norway, you will find several options for enjoying spectacular nature, try exciting activities and enjoy delicious food. Come to southern Norway for a well-deserved break!

March of the Norwegians - the great migration

March of the Norwegians

Southern Norway and the amazing coastline

Southern Norway coastline

Costal Immersion In Southern Norway

Costal immersion in Norway

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Things to do in Southern Norway - Find your activity

Hike or bike along coastal trails. Go skiing, climbing, fishing or rafting. Enjoy festivals and other cultural events.

Hiking

One of the most accessible activities in Southern Norway is hiking. The seaside trails are beautiful and easy to do, while the mountain summits in Sirdal and Hovden provide a variety of marked hiking trails.

Cycling

The North Sea Cycle Route (National cycle route number 1) follows the coastline. National cycle route no. 3 takes you from the sea to the high mountains between Kristiansand and Hovden in Setesdal. Read more about cycling in Southern Norway.

Fishing

Angling is a way of life for many people, and the southern coastline of Norway offers deep-sea fishing and fishing in rivers and lakes. Anglers stays at the fishing resorts along the coast, or at quiet cabins in the inland area.

Skiing

The skiing season starts in December, and ends in April. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are all available, and the lit up trails along the coast are popular in winter.

Rafting

Rafting in the rivers of Southern Norway are perfect for safe and fun water sport for the entire family. TrollAktiv in Evje and Adventure Norway in Marnadal offer both family and regular rafting activities.

Climbing

The rock climbing area around Valle in Setesdal is known among climbers all over the world. Try out the longest Via Ferrata route in Northern Europe or visit one of the many climbing parks.

Explore Southern Norway

Destinations
Hotels, restaurants and things to do in Arendal, Southern Norway. Read more
Arendal
In Tvedestrand you can stroll between white wooden houses on narrow cobbled streets with a bookshop on every corner. Sandøya island has… Read more
Tvedestrand
An old pirate town, thousands of birds, miles of beaches, and a little piece of America – discover Farsund and Lista. Read more
Farsund and Lista
Street art, the Dutch Quarter, rail biking, and idyllic nature await in Flekkefjord, the westernmost city in Southern Norway. Read more
Flekkefjord
Risør is a small town along the coastline of Southern Norway, 1,5 hours east of Kristiansand. Risør is known as "the wooden house… Read more
Risør
Think of Grimstad, and you think of skerries, white-painted wooden houses, festivals, good food, and summer atmosphere. Enjoy lazy days in the sun, a… Read more
Grimstad
Kristiansand is the southernmost city in Norway. Kristiansand is also declared the children's city, because of all the funny activities… Read more
Kristiansand
Information about Mandal, where to sleep, what to do, what's on. Accomodation, beaches and live music.  Read more
Mandal
The official webpage for the southern most part of Norway, the Lindesnes region. Find out what to do, what to see, where to stay, what's… Read more
Lindesnes
From fjords and mountains to old mines, via ferrata and festivals – Kvinesdal offers lush nature, cultural history, and a little piece of… Read more
Kvinesdal
The Evje area offers activities like rafting, climbing, safaris and trekking, and also attractions like a mineral park with child-friendly activities. Read more
Activities in Evje
The idyllic Blindleia archipelago, a Historic Hotel, and traditional Southern Norway charm await in Lillesand. Read more
Lillesand
From hiking in the mountains and having fun at the beach to fishing and Viking history – get ready for an outdoor adventure in Lyngdal. Read more
Lyngdal
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible from continental Europe. In the winter you can choose between… Read more
Setesdal
Hovden is located in upper Setesdal  and is the largest ski destination in the southern part of Norway. The area offers great opportunities… Read more
Hovden and Bykle in Setesdal
Characterised by high peaks and scenic lakes, Sirdal is a picturesque mountain region in south-western Norway that offers year-round… Read more
Sirdal
Camping
Høgetveits Naturcamp is the perfect choice when you need a relaxing holiday, far away from the stress and strain of everyday life. Read more
Høgetveits Naturcamp
Tingsaker Family Camping is located right in the middle of Southern Norway with a 5 minutes walk to Lillesand City. Read more
Tingsaker Family camping
Sørlandet Feriesenter "Southern Norway holiday centre" is a family camp site with lots of activities, located by the Sandnes Fjord between Risør and… Read more
Sørlandet Feriesenter Camping
Bjørnevåg Resort is beautifully located by the Spind fjord between Lyngdal and Farsund. Read more
Bjørnevåg Resort
Welcome to Sølvgarden Hotell og Feriesenter! Here you will find modern accommodation and wonderful food. Read more
Sølvgarden Hotell & Feriesenter
Open all year! Neset Camping is a peaceful, 4-star campsite situated in beautiful surroundings on a headland overlooking Byglandsfjorden, by Highway… Read more
Neset Camping
Sjøsanden Feriesenter is located in Furulunden, next to the famous Sjøsanden beach in Mandal. Read more
TopCamp Sjøsanden Feriepark
Isefjærleiren - Sørlandet's Naturist Centre - is the perfect place for naturists from both Norway and abroad. Read more
Isefjærleiren
Sandnes Camping is an open and sunny camping ground only six minutes from Mandal. Guests can enjoy peace and quiet with a view over the Mandalselva… Read more
Sandnes Camping Mandal
Ten minutes walk from the town centre. Read more
Topcamp Bie - Grimstad
This is Norway's southernmost campsite – only 3.5 km from Lindesnes, the southernmost point on the Norwegian mainland. Read more
Lindesnes Camping og Hytteutleie
A cozy campsite right beside the sea. Read more
Morvigsanden Camping
Hove leirsenter is idyllically located on the island Tromøy outside Arendal, surrounded by Skagerrak, Hovekilen and beautiful hiking areas. Read more
Hove Leirsenter (camp)
On the top of the Setesdal Valley, 2.7 km north of central Hovden, you find Hovden Fjellstoge. In beautiful surroundings close to the river Otra,… Read more
Hovden Fjellstoge
Lomsesanden Family Camping is a family campsite situated right outside Farsund. Read more
Lomsesanden Camping
Solstrand camping is idyllically situated at the mouth of the Audna river, 55 km west of Kristiansand. Read more
Solstrand Camping
On a peninsula in the skerries of Grimstad. Read more
Marivold Camping
Suleskard Fjellsenter is scenicly set next to the lake in Suleskar. Read more
Suleskard Fjellsenter
A family friendly - 5 stars - holiday centre just a few km east of Kristiansand, in the middle of the beautiful skerries. Read more
Kristiansand Feriesenter
By the foot of the Selura lake you will find Egenes Camping, one of Norway's first campsites dating back to 1930. Read more
Egenes Camping
Just 1 km. from Lista Lighthouse, you will find Lista Flypark Hotel & Appartements. Read more
Lista Flypark - Hotell & Apartments
Skottevik, one of the most popular holiday centre in the South of Norway is located along the southern coast between Kristiansand and Lillesand. Read more
Skottevik Feriesenter
Welcome to Pan Garden in Åmli. Stay over night at Pan Garden surrounded by beautiful nature. Read more
Pan Garden
Campsite with an idyllic location at the bay of Fevik Read more
Bagatell Camping
Odden Camping is a quiet and idyllic camp site with great opportunities for swimming. 500 metres from central Evje, access from the main road Rv 9. Read more
Odden Camping
Hamre camping is locatedby the 3 km long beach Hamresanden. Close to Kristiansand Zoo and Kristiansand Kjevik Airport. Read more
Hamre Familiecamping
TrollAktiv is located 70 km north of Kristiansand and 7km north of Evje on Rv 9. We offer accommodation in cabins, apartments, tepee tents,… Read more
TrollAktiv cabins & camping in Evje
Affordable accommodation with great surroundings and views. Read more
Lindeland Camping
Tonstadli is located one kilometer from the friendly village of Tonstad. Read more
Tonstadli Ferie- Kurs og Misjonssenter
Cabins, boats and fishing. Kilefjorden, a 3-star campsite, is located along highway 9 in Setesdal, 45 km north of Kristiansand. In these beautiful… Read more
Kilefjorden Camping
Åros Feriesenter is a popular holiday and activity centre offering high-quality accommodation and outdoor areas – situated just 15 minutes from… Read more
Åros Feriesenter
Stay at Mineralparken in the old "Setesdalshus" (cog-joint timber house) from the 1700s, a the campsite or go "glamping" in yurts. Read more
Mineralparken in Evje accommodation
Camping, cottages and apartments in scenic surroundings in beautiful Sørfjorden. Read more
Risør Resort Moen Camping
A hidden place for many tourists, but perfectly located just far enough away from town to keep some privacy - even along the popular southern coast. Read more
Sjøverstø Feriested (holiday centre)
Sageneset Feriesenter is in an idyllic loaction on a peninsula between Tjørhom and Solheim. Read more
Sageneset Feriesenter
Nidelv Camping is beautifully located on the island Hisøy, by the bank of the river Nidelva. The camping ground is only 5 kms from Arendal town. Read more
Nidelv Camping
Campingsite by the Sørfjorden, only 12 kilometers from the center of Risør. Read more
Røed Camping
Roligheden Camping is centrally located in Kristiansand, just 3 kilometres from the centre and ferry terminal. Roligheden Camping has 150 pitches for… Read more
Roligheden Camping
Villmarkscamp is a family and fishing camp site in a beautiful setting on the banks of river Mandalselva with plenty of room for caravans, camper vans… Read more
Villmarkscamp
Borshavn has a breakwater facility that monitors the fishing harbour towards the sea. Read more
Borshavn Guest marina
Brevik Camping is beautifully located by the seaside in Homborsund. Read more
Breivik Camping
The campsite is situated in beautiful surroundings, just 25 kilometer from Kristiansand. Read more
Bjønndalen Camp
Kvåsfossen Camping is a small cozy campsite located by the river Lygna below Kvåsfossen. Read more
Kvåsfossen Camping
Vegårstun camp site is very popular amongst tourists and locals for weekly or over night stays. Read more
Vegårtun
Kvavik Camp is a sheltered and quiet family camping with kid friendly beach close by Lyngdal. It offers accommodation in cottages and apartments, as… Read more
Camp Lyngdal
Farsund campervan camping is located on Farøy in central Farsund which is in close proximity to the sea with a great park and fishing. Read more
Farsund RV camp Farøy
Knaben Camping is located in the historical mining town of Knaben. It can accommodate 36 RVs. Read more
Knaben Camping
Dyreparken Safaricamp is a new accommodation alternative opening in Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park the summer of 2019. Read more
Dyreparken Safaricamp
A perfect caravan parking in Lillesand centre for those who wish for that little special something. Read more
Lillesand caravan parking
The campsite offers accommodation in apartments and double rooms in various sizes and price ranges, in addition to that they have sites for caravans,… Read more
Lyngdal Bibelcamp
Camp Flakksvann is a rustic outdoor camp situated by the beautiful lake Flakksvann. Read more
Camp Flakksvann
Where to park your caravan and motor home in Kristiansand, Southern Norway. Read more
Caravan and motor home parking in Kristiansand
Where to park your caravan in Flekkefjord, Southern Norway. Read more
Flekkefjord Bobilcamp caravan parking
Arendal Herregaard SPA & Resort offers rental of glamorous glamping tents on Tromøy in the middle of Raet National Park. Read more
Glamping Arendal Herregaard Spa & Resort
On Justøya in Lillesand you will find, is the traditional Justøyfamiliens bibelcamping. Here you can rent a cabin, set up a tent or park the motorhome… Read more
Justøyfamiliens bibelcamping
Between tall pine trees, placed in the woods by the water, you will find Kristiansand Tretopphytter - treetop cabins. Read more
Kristiansand Tretopphytter treetop cabins
Risør has a dedicated area for camper vans in Tjenna which is located five minutes walking distance from the main street in Risør. Read more
Motorhome parking in Risør center
Sarons Dal Camping offers a secluded and tranquil getaway for the whole family. Read more
Sarons Dal Camping
Sigridnes campsite in Åmli is beautifully situated on the banks of the river Nidelva. Read more
Sigridnes camping in Åmli
Støylen Camping is located in beautiful surrounding by the lake Byglandsfjorden in Setesdal, not far from the hamlet Ose og the waterfall… Read more
Støylen camping
Magnificent views of the Nomelands mountains and beautiful natural landscape. Read more
Valle Camping
Hornnes Camping was established in 1934 and have been affiliated with NAF (Norwegian Automobile Federation) since 1936. We have 110 spaces for rent,… Read more
Hornnes Camping
In the summer of 2021, a new motorhome parking will open at Kongsgård (Lund) in Kristiansand. Read more
Kongsgård motor home parking Kristiansand
Camp Åpta camping in Farsund. Read more
Camp Åpta
Dyreparken motorhome camp opens Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and is idyllically located right next to the Dyreparken zoo and family park outside of… Read more
Dyreparken motorhome camp
Top attractions
At Lindesnes, in the southern part of Norway, Under will give our visitors the possibility to experience a mysterious, but amazing underwater world… Read more
Under
TrollAktiv rafting and activity center in Evje, Southern Norway have over twenty different outdoor sport activities. Read more
TrollAktiv in Evje
Explore the Flekkefjord railway line. Stunning nature scenes offer visitors a great day out. Suitable for the whole family, young children included.… Read more
Rail Biking tour at Flekkefjordbanen
Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park- Dyreparken - is the most visited attraction for families with children in Norway. Explore Nordic wilderness and… Read more
Dyreparken - Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park
The salmon staircase iat Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen, consist of concrete stairs built into a 220 metre long tunnel at the Kvås waterfall in… Read more
Nasjonalt Villakssenter - Kvåsfossen Salmon staircase in Lyngdal
Adventure Norway is Norway's southernmost rafting center that offers exciting experiences surrounded by beautiful nature - perfect for the whole… Read more
Adventure Norway
"Via Ferrata" is Italian for iron road. This is a climbing route where you are secured to the rock by means of a steel cable. There are also iron… Read more
Via Ferrata to Mt. Straumsfjellet, Valle
The factory was built in 1894, and has been designated a national monument to the textile industry in Norway. Read more
Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik
Visit Lista lighthouse. In addition to the lighthouse tower, you'll find a visitor centre, tourist information and bird watching station. You can also… Read more
Lista Fyr Lighthouse
Visit "Klatreskogen", the high wire adventure park just beside the Mineral Park "Mineralparken" in Evje. Read more
Klatreskogen - High wire adventure park in Evje
The Mineral Park is the activity park for the whole family. Read more
Mineralparken - Mineral park
Kristiansand museum, is southern Norway's largest historical museum. Read more
Kristiansand museum
A historical WWII museum in Kristiansand that features a German coastal defence battery from 1940-45, with the world's second largest land-based… Read more
Kristiansand Kanonmuseum Cannon Museum
Narrow gauge preserved railway line (1,067 mm gauge) situated in Vennesla near Kristiansand and using steam locomotives and carriages which are over… Read more
Setesdalsbanen Railway line
Lindesnes Lighthouse is Norway's oldest dating back to 1656. It occupies the southernmost tip of the Norwegian mainland – 2518 km from the North… Read more
Lindesnes Lighthouse
Experience an exciting world from the treetops at Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand! Read more
Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand Climbing park
Sørlandsbadet is a water park in Lyngdal that has a small and shallow pool for small children, diving boards and a deep pool for older kids and adults… Read more
Sørlandsbadet Indoor water park in Lyngdal
Næs Jernverksmuseum is one of the best preserved ironworks in Norway, unique in Europe. Playground and arranged children activities throughout July. Read more
Næs Ironworks Museum
The science centre in Arendal is great fun for the whole family. Test, design, build and experiment with science. Read more
Vitensenteret - The science centre in Arendal
The Risør Aquarium is the only saltwater aquarium between Oslo and Stavanger which has over 100 different kinds of fish and seawater creatures. A fun… Read more
Risør Aquarium
Embark on a voyage with the old wood-fired steamship Bjoren from 1866. Every Sunday in June, July and August there is a 2.5-hour round trip, starting… Read more
D/S Bjoren
The Merdø museum is a small coastal farm kept as it was in about 1800. Beautiful surroundings on the island makes this a popular summer holiday spot. Read more
Merdøgaard museum
Ferry between Gjeving and Lyngør, a beautiful island in Southern Norway. Read more
Ferry to Lyngør
The horizontal potholes at Brufjell were created during the Ice Age some 20.000 years ago when the sea level was higher. The potholes lie horizontally… Read more
Hiking to the potholes at the Brufjell caves
Visit the potholes at Sild, 25 minutes driving southwest of Risør. The potholes here are the largest in Northern Europe and are very popular during… Read more
Potholes at Sild
Coastline of Southern Norway
Lindesnes Lighthouse is Norway's oldest dating back to 1656. It occupies the southernmost tip of the Norwegian mainland – 2518 km from the North… Read more
Lindesnes Lighthouse
Enjoy a tasty meal at the Stangholmen lighthouse summer restaurant or a cold drink in the bar in the old lighthouse tower. Read more
Stangholmen Lighthouse Restaurant
Sørlandet Feriesenter "Southern Norway holiday centre" is a family camp site with lots of activities, located by the Sandnes Fjord between Risør and… Read more
Sørlandet Feriesenter Camping
Farsund Resort, a holiday resort with traditional cabins and attractive guest harbour, nestles in an idyllic part of Southern Norway near Farsund. Read more
Farsund Resort
The old shipyard in Ny-Hellesund is a unique project in Søgne and culinary adventures and art will be a important part of the shipyard. Read more
Verftet - the old shipyard in Ny-Hellesund
Visit Lista lighthouse. In addition to the lighthouse tower, you'll find a visitor centre, tourist information and bird watching station. You can also… Read more
Lista Fyr Lighthouse
Lindesnes Havhotell has a unique location, at Båly Pier in Lindesnes, in the midst of beaches and smooth rock slopes leading down to the sea. Read more
Lindesnes Havhotell
Tregde Ferie is located in an idyllic setting with views of the Tregde archipelago just east of Mandal. Read more
Fishing holiday - Tregde Ferie
See our amazing archipelago from a boat. We offer charter tours, taxi boats and ferry routes in Arendal and surrounding. Read more
Charter- and ferry boats MS Nidelv, MF Merdø and MF Tromøy
Bjørnevåg Resort is beautifully located by the Spind fjord between Lyngdal and Farsund. Read more
Fishing trip - Bjørnevåg Ferie
M/B Øya is one of the few remaining ferry boats which are still in a regular route during the summer. The trip between Lillesand and Kristiansand is a… Read more
Boat sightseeing with M/B Øya Lillesand - Kristiansand - Lillesand
A beautiful sailing area, from the centre of Lillesand to Gamle Hellesund, Ulvøysund. The led offers spectacular nature and wooden houses along the… Read more
Blindleia archipelago in Lillesand
Take a short hike along southern wooden houses and narrow paths, walk on sandy beaches and the pebbled beach, and see the view towards the… Read more
Merdø island
Lyngør lighthouse in Tvedestrand is open for accommodation through Aust-Agder trekking association. The old residence has been made into a cabin. Read more
Lighthouse holiday at Lyngør
See when the ferry runs to and from the lovely island of Merdø outside of Arendal. Read more
Ferry to Merdø
Join the MS Bragdøya on an island hopping excursion to the Kristiansand archipelago. The boat stops at several of the islands and you can decide how… Read more
Boat trips on the MS Bragdøya - Summer excursions
The bathhouse in Farsund dates back all the way to the 1870's. Read more
Farsund Badehus Public bath house
Hidra is a scenic island just outside of Flekkefjord. It is accessible via a car ferry. Read more
The island Hidra
Ferry between Gjeving and Lyngør, a beautiful island in Southern Norway. Read more
Ferry to Lyngør
Skottevik, one of the most popular holiday centre in the South of Norway is located along the southern coast between Kristiansand and Lillesand. Read more
Skottevik Feriesenter
Wannado is a tour-operator that arranges tours and activities mainly for small groups. They offer primarily paddling experiences. Read more
Wannado: Kayak/canoe experiences
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    Get rested and ready for a new (holi)day

    Stay in a lighthouse by the sea, sleep in a cabin in the mountains, or choose a hotel in town to be near all the action.

    Festivals and events

    See what's on in Southern Norway.

    Taste the culinary treats of Southern Norway

    Taste local food, fruit , sea food, berries and vegetables. Many restaurants in Southern Norway are proud of the traditions and love to tell you about it.

    Sightseeing boat trips in Southern Norway

    More to see and do in Southern Norway