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3D lysshow på Domkirka i Julebyen Kristiansand
3D lysshow på Domkirka i Julebyen Kristiansand.
Photo: Erling Slyngstad-Hægeland / Kvadraturen.no

Christmas in Southern Norway
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The southernmost cities and villages of Norway oozes of atmosphere during Christmas. November and December is packed with Christmas events and festive activities. Christmas markets, concerts and of course lots of possibilities for gift shopping.
Kvinesdal town centre with christmas lights

Christmas parade in Risør

Julekula i Julebyen Kristiansand

Christmas in Kristiansand

Dec 1 - Dec 24, 2020

Christmas in Kristiansand.

Christmas in Kristiansand
Kristiansand S

Christmas 3D show in Kristiansand

Dec 12 - Dec 23, 2020

Christmas show in Kristiansand.

Christmas 3D show in Kristiansand
Town square, Kristiansand S

Lightshow and Cookie Men

Christmas in Norway | Lightshow and Cookie Men

Christmas in Kristiansand

3D light show on Kristiansand Cathedral

3D lysshow på Domkirken i Kristiansand 2018 - 3D light show on Kristiansand Cathedral

3D lightshow

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