Meet the locals

Per Tore's tips for those who love art and culture:

Here in Kvinesdal, there is a lot going on all year round. And here you are not put in a booth, you can go to Sarons Dal one day and to Norway Rock the next.

Nightlife: The pub located in the center of the city has regular quizzes and concerts. In addition, we have La Strada, which is ideally located right by the river, and offers good food and drink.

Cinema and culture: the cultural center is used a lot, and here we have a cinema. Most used cinema nationwide, exhibitions and concerts. There is also a lot of revue here,

Best unique concert experience: Outdoor concert at Utsikten Hotell Kvinesdal was an unforgettable experience.

Festivals: We have many exciting festivals here. "Down by the river" is a festival right in the city centre, and it's a real folk festival. Furthermore, we have Fedadagen, the Immigrant Festival,

Down to earth, Norway Rock festival. Events are also organized at Knaben throughout the year, and Oktoberfest is very popular. As Christmas approaches, the trade stand organizes a Christmas calendar, concerts and other various Christmas events.

Other art experiences: The Valdemar gallery at feda should be experienced, and the Marceliues Føreland museum. Fjotland pink.

Also worth taking part in: The race "Fra hav til hei" where you run from Feda to Knaben, and really get to see everything the beautiful Kvinesdal has to offer. Bøkkarbua at Feda. River walk at Feda

Ann Britt's tips for those who love food and culinary experiences

Where do you go if you're going out to eat in Kvinesdal?
We have two good restaurants here if you want to sit down and enjoy a better meal. La Strada as
located in the center and the restaurant at Utsikten Hotell Kvinesdal.
La Strada is located in the center right by the river, and here there is a cozy and good atmosphere and a cozy atmosphere
outdoor seating. They serve very good food, and have, among other things, spare ribs and pasta carbonara which are
widely known. When the food is referred to as "better than New York!" of Americans, then something is done
right, smiles Treland.
At Utsikten Hotell Kvinesdal, the restaurant is located in lovely surroundings, and here they have many
events such as concerts, conferences, weddings and other gatherings.

Do you have any takeaway favourites?
We also have a number of simpler options if you want to grab something in a hurry or take it home. The kången
for example, we have food such as kebabs and fast food, and in addition we have the Pizzabakeren, which is very good
popular. You can get Asian food at Asia Kitchen, or in a takeaway cart that is open in
the weekends. We also have a piri-piri cart that is open at weekends, so there are also plenty of snacks here
can take home with you.
Does Kvinesdal have any local specialities?
Krådekage is a slightly sweet, flat cake that goes well with coffee food. You can eat it as it is, or
with, for example, egg cheese. It is very popular.

What is your best inside tip for a unique dining experience in Kvinesdal?
It must be fishing for your own salmon in the river here, and having it smoked at the butcher Nico's. Its nothing
like having caught his own dinner, smiles Treland.

Leif's tips for those who like to go hiking:

Which tours are worth taking: Dyreknuten (Feda), Nonskarknuten or 'Norskeknuten' (Liknes), Knabekniben, Knaben I / Kvina gruver (Knaben).

BUIN (Children and Young People in Nature). Here there are three nice gapahuks for general use. It is used a lot by Knaben Leirskole and it is they who run these.