Southernmost Norway have two regions labelled as sustainable destinations; Lindesnes and Setesdal. Sustainable Destination is the Nordic region’s only national labelling scheme for travel destinations.
About Sustainable Destination
Sustainable Destination is the Nordic region’s only national labelling scheme for travel destinations. It is a tool for sustainable development of businesses and destinations when it comes to the environment, the local community, the cultural heritage, and the economy.
The label does not mean that the destinations are 100 per cent sustainable yet, but in a long-term process. They are evaluated every three years. Read more about sustainable travel in Norway.

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Read more about the two Sustainable destinations in Southern Norway
Lindesnes
The official webpage for the southern most part of Norway, the Lindesnes region. Find out what to do, what to see, where to stay, what's on, shopping and restaurants in Mandal, Lindesnes and Marnardal.
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Setesdal
The Setesdal valley is centrally located in Southern Norway and easily accessible from continental Europe. In the winter you can choose between two skiing destinations; Brokke and Hovden.
Travel greener
Every time you see a tuft of grass you know that the associated products and offers are a part of the environmental scheme. “The tussock” / Green Travel is a common navigation to all qualified environmental schemes used among tourism enterprises in Norway. The symbol helps you find environmentally certified alternatives. Read more about Green Travel at visitnorway.com.

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Next up...
Two more destinations in southernmost Norway are working on becoming sustainable destinations; Kristiansand and Arendal.
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Kristiansand
Kristiansand is the southernmost city in Norway. Kristiansand is also declared the children's city, because of all the funny activities for all the family.
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Arendal
Hotels, restaurants and things to do in Arendal, Southern Norway.
More experiences in Southern Norway
Hovden Alpine Centre
With its 34 pistes, eight lifts and a total of 42,5 kilometres of groomed descent, Hovden Alpine Centre offers a large variety of slopes.
Cycling in Setesdal
National cycle route, bike park, trail and downhill cycling Some people choose a bicycle as a means of transportation through Setesdal; others take a shorter ride just for fun. In any case, nature is their closest companion.
Blindleia - One of Norway's most beautiful coastal stretches
Blindleia is the 20 kilometre long coastal path between Lillesand and Ulvøysund near Kristiansand in southernmost Norway.
Fly fishing and salmon fishing in Southern Norway
Fly fishing is often referred to as an art, the pinnacle of fishing if you’d like. Here in wonderful Southern Norway, we have a kaleidoscope of opportunities for those who want to practice the art of fly fishing.
Blown away by the wind on Lista
The surfing conditions on the beaches of Lista in Farsund are so good that American Leif bought himself a holiday home here to pursue his hobby.
Fishing in Lillesand
The archipelago in and around Lillesand is one of the most beautiful in Southern Norway. A myriad of small islands, channels, bays and 100s of perfect places that attract our sea trout.
The Vita Velo Vest-Lista cycle route
The cycle route between Lista lighthouse and Varnes lighthouse in the cycling municipality of Farsund is 15 kilometers of pure happiness.
Fishing experiences in Farsund
Farsund and Lista are a great destination for fishing in the skerries and along the beaches. Farsund also has two holiday resorts for fishing: Farsund Resort and Bjørnevåg Ferie. Here you can rent a boat and fishing equipment and get professional help to find the best fishing spots.
Coastal sea trout fishing in Lyngdal and Farsund
In the geographical area of Lister we combine the municipalities of Lyngdal and Farsund. The rolling stoned coastline of Lista has through the years produced some of the largest sea trout caught here in Southern Norway.
Hiking in Lindesnes
In Lindesnes you can find a lot of nice hiking trials with history, beautiful nature and amazing views.
Fishing for sea trout in Lindesnes
Lindesnes has a lot of perfect places like fjords and beaches for fishing sea trout.
Coastal sea trout fishing in Kristiansand
Both the main town and the surrounding coastline in Kristiansand offer superb coastal sea trout fishing.
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