Explore the archipelago in Kristiansand

Boat sightseeing with M/S Øya Lillesand - Kristiansand - Lillesand

M/S Øya is the fifth boat that still runs in the summer between Lillesand and…

Boat trips on the MS Bragdøya - Summer excursions

MS Bragdøya sails scheduled trips from Kristiansand daily from the end of June…

M/B Høllen charter boat

Sea, sun and skerries as a setting for a company gathering, wedding or party, provide…

Guided experiences

There are many different ways to explore the archipelago. The coast with its many islands and islets is well suited for kayaking. You can sign up for a guided tour or explore the archipelago on your own. Kayaks and SUP boards can be rented in several places along the coast.

Padling .
Photo: Hakeem Treland

AnglerPilot - Fishing Trips/ Guiding

Combine Southern Norway’s natural beauty and great fishing, with a guiding…

Double Sea Kayak trip/Kristiansand

The trip starts at Kristiansand guest harbour, which is close to the center and only…

Ports in Southern Norway

The old ports in Southern Norway are unique both in a national and international context. In the past, they functioned as an emergency port and bunkering place for ships sailing with goods to and from the Baltic Sea. Today, the outports are better known as idyllic resorts that buzz with life in the summer and go to sleep as soon as the school holidays are over. But in many of the outports, people live and work all year round and it can be at least as idyllic to visit an outport outside the main season.

Ny Hellesund .
Photo: Rene Bjerregård

Ny-Hellesund

The islands of Ny-Hellesund formed an outport because they all have good harbors and…

Gamle Hellesund

Gamle Hellesund is located on the island of Helløya in the coastal archipelago…

Accommodation in the archipelago

Along the entire southern coast you will find many accommodation options, whether you choose a guest harbour, lighthouse holiday or hotel.

Åros Gjestehavn i Søgne .
Photo: Åros Feriesenter

Kristiansand Marina

Kristiansand Marina is centrally located in Kristiansand. There is approximately 5…

Åros Feriesenter

Åros Feriesenter in Søgne is the perfect holiday resort for families…

Kristiansand Feriesenter

Kristiansand Feriesenter at Dvergsnestangen offers a 5-star campsite with 60 spaces…

Beaches and bathing areas

If there is one thing that Southern Norway has a lot of, it is beautiful beaches. Sjøsanden in Mandal, Bystranda in Kristiansand and Groos in Grimstad are just a few examples. Also visit Hove (part of Raet National Park) and the beaches on Lista for wonderful nature experiences - all year round. Here you will find an overview of the best swimming spots and hiking areas along the coast in Southern Norway.

Badeplassen "Hemmeligstranda" .
Photo: Gjermund Glesnes