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Things to do in Kristiansand
It's very difficult to be bored in Kristiansand. Enjoy lots of activities for the whole family.
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Family fun in Kristiansand
Kristiansand is declared the children's city, because of all it's fun activities for all the family.
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Activities in nature in Kristiansand
Experience the Kristiansand archipelago, ferry trips, secluded beaches, outdoor museums and biking.
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Top attractions in Kristiansand
Experience Norway's largest zoo and amusement park, a very special performing arts centre and an old vintage steam train.
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What's on in Kristiansand
Concerts, festivals, theatre and lots of other events. Here's your guide to what's on in Kristiansand.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dicken (Lyrics in Norwegian) | Kilden teater
Nov 25 - Dec 22, 2020
Kilden Teater og Konserthus, Kristiansand S
Christimas at KuToppen | Dyreparken
Nov 7 - Dec 20, 2020
Christmas in Kristiansand
Nov 28 - Dec 24, 2020
Oslo Gospel Choir Christmas concert in Kilden
Dec 3 - Dec 3, 2020
Kilden Teater og Konserthus, Kristiansand S
Christmas market at Spiregården
Dec 5 - Dec 6, 2020
Christmas with Nordic Tenors in Kilden
Dec 9 - Dec 9, 2020
Kilden Teater og Konserthus, Kristiansand S
Activities for children at SKMU
Dec 12 - Dec 20, 2020
Christmas in Posebyen old town
Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2020
Spis Ute Uka - Culinary Experiences in Kristiansand
Feb 1 - Feb 7, 2021
Kristiansand International Childrens Film Festival
Apr 27 - May 2, 2021
Sommerbris festival 2021 | Kristiansand
Jun 18 - Jun 19, 2021
Palmesus 2021 Scandinavias biggest beach party
Jul 2 - Jul 3, 2021
Måkeskrik Festival 2021
Jul 9 - Jul 10, 2021
Sørlandets matfestival - Food festival in Kristiansand
Jul 9 - Jul 11, 2021
Ravnedalen Live 2021
Jul 15 - Jul 17, 2021
Sup & Stup in Lillesand
Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2021
VinHøst - Wine festival in Kristiansand
Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2021
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1 day in Kristiansand
Suggested 1-Day in Kristiansand itinerary and self-guided tours. If you're only in town for a brief trip, there's still time to visit many of Kristiansand's attractions.
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Shopping in Kristiansand
Kristiansand has a variety of shopping - from shopping malls to small boutiques, antique shops, Norwegian design brands, international brands and local handicraft shops.
Kristiansand museum
KristiansandKristiansand museum, is southern Norway's largest historical museum.
Narrow gauge preserved railway line (1,067 mm gauge) situated in Vennesla near Kristiansand and using steam…
Go to: Setesdalsbanen Railway line
Setesdalsbanen Railway line
VenneslaNarrow gauge preserved railway line (1,067 mm gauge) situated in Vennesla near Kristiansand and using steam…
A historical defence museum that features a heavy German coastal defence battery from 1940-45, with the…
Go to: Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
KristiansandA historical defence museum that features a heavy German coastal defence battery from 1940-45, with the…
The Vest-Agder-Museum Gimle Gård is dating from about 1800. A cultural museum of historic interest.
Go to: Gimle Gård Manor house
Gimle Gård Manor house
KristiansandThe Vest-Agder-Museum Gimle Gård is dating from about 1800. A cultural museum of historic interest.
Naturmuseum og botanisk hage, Universitetet i Agder is a natural history museum and botanical garden placed…
Go to: Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden in Kristiansand
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden in Kristiansand
KristiansandNaturmuseum og botanisk hage, Universitetet i Agder is a natural history museum and botanical garden placed…
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Where to stay in Kristiansand
Stay at a cozy hotel in Kristiansand city centre, at a camping site or in a rented cabin.
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Camping in Kristiansand
Are you looking for campsites in Southern Norway? Enjoy the sweet camping life in Kristiansand.
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A historical defence museum that features a heavy German coastal defence battery from 1940-45, with the world's second largest land-based cannon (337…
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Narrow gauge preserved railway line (1,067 mm gauge) situated in Vennesla near Kristiansand and using steam locomotives and carriages which are over…
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Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park- Dyreparken - is the most visited attraction for families with children in Norway. Explore Nordic wilderness and…
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Naturmuseum og botanisk hage, Universitetet i Agder is a natural history museum and botanical garden placed right outside of Kristiansand city center.
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Kristiansand museum, is southern Norway's largest historical museum.
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Have a leisurely walk through "Posebyen", one of Northern Europe's largest collections of charming, old, white wooden houses.
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Kilden Performing Arts Center have a unique architectural presence and stand as a landmark building of arts in Kristiansand.
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Situated directly at the town beach in Kristiansand you find Aquarama - Kristiansand's waterpark, spa and fitness centre.
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Walking, jogging or a cross-country skiing trip. There's always something to do at Baneheia all year round.
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Experience an exciting world from the treetops at Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand!
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River rafting at TrollAktiv in Evje.
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MINERALPARKEN - nature's treasury.
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The Climbing Forest is situated next to the Mineral Park, in a natural pine forest on the banks of the river Otra.
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Abra Havn is a pirate town based hotel where you can spend the night. In 2017 and 2018 Abra Havn was voted the 6th best family hotel in the world by…
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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is located on the city beach only a short walk from the city centre in Kristiansand.
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Dyreparken Hotell is a different hotel. The restaurant, bar and reception area gives an experience unlike anything else in the region.
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Scandic Sørlandet in Kristiansand is a family hotel for an active vacation.
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Sleep in the middle of a fairytale. There are 33 houses in Cardamom Town, 8 of them are for rent.
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Thon Hotel Norge is located in the heart of Kristiansand, near the pedestrian street with shopping and restaurants and the harbour with a beach…
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A family friendly - 5 stars - holiday centre just a few km east of Kristiansand, in the middle of the beautiful skerries.
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Hamre camping is locatedby the 3 km long beach Hamresanden. Close to Kristiansand Zoo and Kristiansand Kjevik Airport.
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Roligheden Camping is centrally located in Kristiansand, just 3 kilometres from the centre and ferry terminal. Roligheden Camping has 150 pitches for…
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Skottevik, one of the most popular holiday centre in the South of Norway is located along the southern coast between Kristiansand and Lillesand.
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Åros Feriesenter is a popular holiday and activity centre offering high-quality accommodation and outdoor areas – situated just 15 minutes from…
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Tingsaker Family Camping is located right in the middle of Southern Norway with a 5 minutes walk to Lillesand City.
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The old shipyard in Ny-Hellesund is a unique project in Søgne and culinary adventures and art will be a important part of the shipyard.
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Stay at Mineralparken in the old "Setesdalshus" (cog-joint timber house) from the 1700s, a the campsite or go "glamping" in yurts.
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TrollAktiv is located 70 km north of Kristiansand and 7km north of Evje on Rv 9. We offer accommodation in cabins, apartments, tepee tents,…
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Yess! Hotel is a budget hotel centrally located in the center of Kristiansand with comfortable beds and a tasty and healthy breakfast.
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Hamresanden Resort offers apartments in Kristiansand, Southern Norway.
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Skudeviga Feriesenter is located by the sea, central to the wonderful and special archipelago in Southern Norway
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Saltholmen Lighthouse - the islets were used early in the 19th century for the extraction of sea salt.
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Grønningen Lighthouse is located about 8 km south-east of Kristiansand. The lighthouse came into service on 1. September 1878, and was manned until…
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Partially renovated German coastal fort from World War II in Søgne.
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Join the MS Bragdøya on an island hopping excursion to the Kristiansand archipelago. The boat stops at several of the islands and you can decide how…
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Skottevik Feriesenter with its own dive base is located only 22 km east from Kristiansand, directly at the open Skagerrak.
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M/B Øya is one of the few remaining ferry boats which are still in a regular route during the summer. The trip between Lillesand and Kristiansand is a…
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The Kristiansand region can offer deep-sea-fishing, salmon and trout fishing in the rivers Otra, Tovdal and Søgne and fishing in idyllic lakes in the…
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The Bragdøya is an island with a public recreation area in Byfjorden right outside Kristiansand.
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Boat transport from Vågsbygd to and from the island Bragdøya.
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Grønningen Lighthouse is located about 8 km south-east of Kristiansand.
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Lighthouse from 1882, manned until 1952 when it was automated.
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A beautiful sailing area, from the centre of Lillesand to Gamle Hellesund, Ulvøysund. The led offers spectacular nature and wooden houses along the…
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Sea rafting on the coastline of Kristiansand. Havrafting Sør's give the customers the best RIB experience in Southern Norway.
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M/S Maarten has been built with scenic attractions in mind.
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Along the "Strandpromenaden" and near by the city center of Kristiansand is Bystranda.
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Hamresanden is a 3 km long sandy beach outside of Kristiansand city.
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Walking, jogging or a cross-country skiing trip. There's always something to do at Baneheia all year round.
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Helleviga (at the North Sea Road) is a large recreational area at the seaside open to the public.
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Paradisbukta is a beach next to the Mineralpark and Klatreskogen climbing forest in Evje.
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More to see and do in Southern Norway
Under: Michelin star restaurant in southernmost Norway
Southernmost Norway received it's first Michelin star when Under underwater restaurant in Lindesnes was awarded one star in the 2020 edition of the prestigious Michelin guide.
Round trips in Southern Norway
Take a drive along the North Sea Road, explore the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, and enjoy southern culture in the many villages along the coast.
Top attractions in Southern Norway
Top attractions in Southern Norway. Visit Norway’s southernmost point, ride a vintage train, visit the underwater restaurant and explore the nature in Raet national park.
Explore the archipelago in Southern Norway
Explore the coastline in Southern Norway by boat, car or bike. Visit the outports by a local ferry and explore the secluded beaches and archipelago.
Festivals in Southern Norway
It is a large number of festivals in Southern Norway. In the summer time focused on music and local food and many smaller events throughout the year.
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