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See the best of Kristiansand!

In 2023, the red City Sightseeing double-decker buses will finally return to Kristiansand! Here you will be taken to the city's top attractions where you can jump off
and on the way.

A Hop On-Hop Off tour is one of the best ways to experience a city, so take a seat, relax
off and enjoy yourself!

The bus tour will take you to all the highlights this Scandinavian beauty has to offer.
The ticket includes eleven stops and Christiansholm Fortress, Gimle Gård and Dyreparken i
Kristiansand are just some of the popular places we visit on the trip.

Hop on-hop off .
Photo: Stromma
Hop on-hop off .
Photo: Stromma

Stopp 1: Port of Kristiansand

The trip starts at Kristiansand Harbour. The harbor opened in 2017, and contains pleasant seasonal shops on Pier 10. The harbor is a good starting point for experiencing Kristiansand, with the entire center within walking distance.

Cruisehavna .
Photo: Line Nygård
Cruisehavna .
Photo: Line Nygård

Stopp 2: Christiansholms Festning

Christiansholm fortress was part of Christian IV's plan for the defense of Kristiansand when the city was founded in 1641. It is a beautiful sight, and is today used for various concerts and events.

Festningen .
Photo: Nico Hagen
Festningen .
Photo: Nico Hagen

Stopp 3: Posebyen

Posebyen is Kristiansand's oldest district, in fact the only district left standing after the town fire in 1892. Here you can take a stroll and look at one of Northern Europe's largest collections of low and old wooden buildings. Here you will also find Posebyhaven, which contains a cafe, bakery, shop, cafeteria and workshops.

Posebyen old town in Kristiansand, Southern Norway .
Photo: Adam Read / Visit Sørlandet
Posebyen old town in Kristiansand .
Photo: Adam Read / Visit Sørlandet

Stopp 4: Torvet

Torvet is the heart of the city where you will find, among other things, Kristiansand Cathedral. It was built in 1883-84 in brick and wood in the Neo-Gothic style, and was consecrated on 18 March 1885. This is the third cathedral in the city and the fourth church that stands on this site at Torvet in Kristiansand.

Domkirka .
Photo: Nico Hagen
Domkirka .
Photo: Nico Hagen

Stopp 5: Gimle gård

Time has stood still at Gimle farm. Here you can experience Kristiansand's history through stories about the five generations who have lived their lives in the stately manor house.

Gimle gård .
Photo: Vest-Agder-Museet
Gimle gård .
Photo: Vest-Agder-Museet

Stopp 6: Kristiansand Museum

Experience the history of Kristiansand and Setesdal and feel what life was like in the old days all the way back to 1580. At the open air museum at Kongsgård in Kristiansand you can visit close to 40 different houses. Join us for a walk through the farmyard, which is surrounded by authentic buildings from Setesdalen.

Kristiansand museum .
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Kristiansand museum .
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Stopp 7: Sørlandssenteret

Sørlandssenteret is one of Norway's largest shopping centers with 156 shops, eateries, Playworld and go-karts!

Sørlandsparken .
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Sørlandsparken .
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Stopp 8: Dyreparken

The animal park in Kristiansand is Norway's largest family attraction with a complete range of experiences for the whole family, including accommodation.

Julius i Dyreparken .
Photo: Dyreparken
Julius i Dyreparken .
Photo: Dyreparken

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