The southern archipelago, which you can find outside Mandal, is worth experiencing. A fishing trip with the family or a romantic boat trip between islands and rocky shores at sunset is a memory of true southern idyll.

At Tregde Ferie, you can rent motorboats of various sizes. The boats are perfect if you want to go fishing or take an island-hopping trip with the whole family. The archipelago provides great opportunities to go out in almost any weather.

Mandal is located at the mouth of the Mandal River and has a rich history with salmon and timber. Parts of the town still bear the marks of historical times with beautiful, old, white Southern Norwegian houses along narrow cobblestone streets.

The cultural center Buen gives Mandal a modern expression, which is reflected in everything the cultural center has to offer for both young and old.

In the center, Mandal Museum and Vigeland house are located, which each year have exhibitions showcasing famous works by, among others, the Mandal native Gustav Vigeland, Adolph Tidemand, and Amaldus Nielsen.

As a cultural city, it naturally comes with some festivals. The summer starts with MandalJazz, which jazzes up the city center.

When talking about festivals, we must of course mention Skalldyrfestivalen (the Shellfish festival), which attracts seafood enthusiasts from near and far to enjoy delicious food and music.

Skalldyrfestivalen has become a family festival with cooking classes for children several times during the festival.

With a shellfish festival, of course, comes a world championship in shrimp peeling. Do you dare to compete against former champions?

Here you will find many of the city's restaurants and cafes, perfect for taking a break and catching your breath.

It is also one of the very few shopping centers in Norway that offers free boat parking.

Just on the outskirts of the city center, you will find Furulunden, a large hiking area surrounded by beautiful beaches. If you're lucky, you might even encounter a deer along the trails!

Furulunden is great for children, with playgrounds both in the water and on land, as well as designated barbecue areas that allow you to spend the entire day at the beach.

Uranienborg - the viewing point, stands out with its location right in the center of Mandal

This is a well-known viewpoint from the era of sailing ships. From here, you have an overview of large parts of Mandal. You can also see Ryvingen lighthouse, which is Norway's southernmost lighthouse, as well as the ships passing by far out at sea.