Easter in Kristiansand

Experience Easter in springtime Kristiansand. As the days grow longer, the capital of Southern Norway is a great place for an Easter holiday.

Combine family experiences, art and history with good food and city strolls. Visit the animals at Kristiansand Zoo, discover modern art at Kunstsilo, or take a warm break at Aquarama.

Whether you travel with family or friends, there is plenty to experience in Kristiansand during Easter.

Family Easter at the Zoo 🦁

Easter is a great time to visit Kristiansand Dyrepark. Get close to more than 100 animal species from around the world and enjoy the park at a calmer pace before the summer season.

During Easter there are activities such as an Easter mystery at Kutoppen, an egg hunt and an Easter trail.

To complete the experience, stay overnight at Abra Havn, which opens for the season at Easter. Guests might even be woken by Captain Sabertooth and enjoy breakfast with pirates.

Stay at Dyreparken this Easter:

Dyreparken Safari Hotel

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Abra Havn Pirate village

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Easter at Aquarama 💦

At Aquarama in Kristiansand city centre, you can dive from the 10 metre tower, try the surf wave or relax in the spa area.

There are activities for all ages, whether you want to play, swim or simply enjoy a few relaxing hours in warm water.

During Easter there is also a treasure hunt in the water park where you can meet AquaLama. Families can also try the obstacle course in the sports pool throughout the Easter holiday.

Historic Easter 🏛️

If you want to explore Kristiansand’s history during Easter, there are several interesting museums to visit. At Vest-Agder-museet, family friendly activities are organised during the holiday. You can for example:

Join a children’s guided tour at Gimle Gård
Take part in an Easter egg hunt at Kristiansand Museum
A visit to Kristiansand Kanonmuseum also offers a fascinating insight into wartime history. Here you can see the world’s second largest land based cannon from World War II, with a range of 55 kilometres.

Cultural Easter at Kilden 🎭

Experience live performances and artistic moments at Kilden Theater and Concert Hall, Kristiansand’s centre for performing arts and music. The building is known for its striking architecture and excellent acoustics, making it a perfect place for a cultural Easter afternoon.

During Easter you can enjoy everything from classical concerts and theatre for children and families to modern stage performances. There is something for all ages, and the atmosphere makes the experience even more special.

Performances at Kilden this Easter:

Art Easter at Kunstsilo 🎨

Kunstsilo in Kristiansand was named “the world’s most beautiful museum” in 2025 and is one of the city’s most striking landmarks.

The former grain silo has been transformed into a modern museum with one of the world’s largest collections of Nordic modernist art. Here you can experience both classic works and digital installations in a building that is worth the visit in itself.

During Easter you can also see the exhibition “Portraits” by Edvard Munch. Children can join creative activities in the workshop.

The Taste of Easter 🦐

Easter is also about good food. Long breakfasts, picnic meals and cosy restaurant visits are all part of the holiday.

In Kristiansand you will find a wide range of restaurants. Visit the harbour area around Fiskebrygga or stop by the delicatessen Reinhartsen. Here you can taste seafood favourites such as shrimp, crab and award winning hot smoked salmon.