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Spring in Farsund and Lista

Embrace the arrival of spring in Farsund and Lista. Engage in wonderful cycling and hiking trails, ride the waves while surfing at Lista, or indulge in birdwatching at Lista Lighthouse. Exploring the American influence in Vanse is also an experience in itself.

10 cool spring activities in Farsund and Lista

The pristine beaches of Lista has long been recognised as excellent places for watersports. Whether you are an expert or beginner, Lista has something to offer. Lista Surfing has courses on sandy beaches, which are sheltered and shallow. Together with experienced instructors, you…

The Lista Lighthouse is a 34 meter tall stone tower which was lit for the first time on the 10th of November 1836. During the Second World War, a bunker system was built around the lighthouse to protect it from Allied Forces. Follow the 134 steps to the top and enjoy the…

Lista Bird Observatory was founded in 1990, and runs campaigns with standardized mist netting and daily migration counts in the Lista Lighthouse area. The observatory is a member-based organization associated with the Norwegian Ornithological Society (Birdlife International…

At Lista there is a long history of emigration to America and there are few places in Norway where the American connection is as strong as here. Here you will find American street names, cars, houses, restaurants and shops - and every year the American Festival is organized in…

In the centre of Farsund lies an amazing lookout on a hill which is approximately a 15 minutes walk from the city centre to the top. The top of the hill is called Varbak and it overlooks the whole city. From here you can see the beautiful marina, the mountains, old houses and you…

Welcome to the daytrip cabin. Here you can experience the beautiful natural surroundings, seek shelter, warm yourself up, eat your packed lunch and perhaps meet other people. The cabin is open all year and is free to use. The cabin is intended for day visits, and you cannot stay…

This high-quality resort is situated between Lyngdal and Farsund, about 1,5 hours west of Kristiansand. At the bottom of the Spindsfjord, with apartments and holiday houses directly on the quay, you may enjoy a holiday filled with fishing and lots of other activities such as…

The coastal path runs through the protected landscape areas and areas with bird sanctuaries. Be considerate of bird life. There is a lot of shorebirds and migratory birds nesting and resting along this coastline.