What to do in Southern Norway
Hike or bike along coastal trails. Go skiing, climbing or rafting. Enjoy festivals and other cultural events. Deep-sea fishing is popular too.
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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.
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Top activities in Southern Norway
Go skiing, climbing or rafting. Enjoy festivals and other cultural events or visit one of the many museums.
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Highlights of Southern Norway
Special recommendations and highlights for your visit to Southern Norway.
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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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Museums in Southern Norway
Cultural heritage, history and art museums in Southern Norway. The museums includes open-air museums, a World War II cannon museum in Kristiansand, Setesdalsbanen museum railway, working factory museums and modern art museums and galleries.
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Taste Southern Norway
Taste the culinary treats of Southern Norway. Local food, fruit, sea food, berries and vegetables. Many restaurants in Southern Norway are proud of the food traditions and love to tell you about it.
Outdoor activities
Cycle tours in Southern Norway
Explore Southern Norway’s coast, charming towns and villages and stunning mountains and moorland on a bike. Here, you will find information on cycle routes, cycle hire and mountain biking in Southern Norway.
Lista Lighthouse - a birdwatcher’s paradise
Lista Lighthouse in Southern Norway offers stunning coastal scenery and magnificent cultural landscapes. It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Hiking in Southern Norway
Southern Norway offers numerous hiking possibilities, from the mountains of Setesdal and Sirdal to picturesque coastal paths by the sea.
Activities in Evje
The Evje area offers activities like rafting, climbing, safaris and trekking, and also attractions like a mineral park with child-friendly activities.
Climbing in Southern Norway
As well as exciting and accessible mountains and crags, the southernmost Norway also has an excellent climate for climbing. Kristiansand in particular have many crags close to the city centre.
Golf courses in Southern Norway
You will find many golf courses in Southern Norway, both along the coast and inland. Be active on your holiday with your family or friends.
Explore the coastline of Southern Norway
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Fishing in Southern Norway
The Skagerrak coast in Southern Norway offers ample opportunities for deep-sea fishing and the rivers are famous for the wild salmon.
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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.
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Raet National Park
Raet is Southern Norway’s national park. Raet National Park extends from Grimstad, through Arendal and on to Lyngør in Tvedestrand. The park was created in 2016 to protect this special natural area.
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Lighthouse holiday in Southern Norway
Why not spend the night in a lighthouse while on holiday? There are several lighthouses offering accommodation along the southern coast of Norway.
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Southern Norway for children
Happy children equals happy parents. Southern Norway offers a wide range of child-friendly activities and attractions within short distances.
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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.

March of the Norwegians

Southern Norway coastline
