Round trips in Southern Norway
Take a drive along the North Sea Road, go through Setesdal, explore the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, and enjoy southern culture in the many villages along the coast.
The North Sea Road - Drive the Viking path
Kristiansand - Haugesund
Follow the North Sea Road along the coast of Norway between Kristiansand in the south to Stavanger in the west, for the chance to experience skerries and fjords, and both villages and cities. A tour along the North Sea Road can be done in a day, a week or a month.
There are activities available along the way, like deep-sea fishing, rafting, hiking and swimming. And why not stop somewhere when there's a festival going on or indulge in a bit of shopping?
The culinary adventures are part of the experience, whether you eat in high-quality restaurants or eat fresh shrimp sitting on a rock or a pier overlooking the sea.
The Suleskar Road - mountain and fjord
Setesdal - Sirdal
The Suleskarvegen road in Southern Norway is your chance to see the mountains and the fjords all in one trip. The Suleskarvegen road runs from Telemark in the east, across the mountain of Setesdal and Sirdal, to Rogaland and Stavanger in the west.
Suleskarvegen is known as the highest road connection in the south west of Norway. Suleskarvegen is closed for the winter from 1. November to around 20. May.
BTW: It is as if the the Suleskarvegen road was made for motorbikes!
Telemarksvegen
Kristiansand - Morgedal, Telemark
The Telemark Route "Telemarksvegen", Major Road 41, winds its way through the beautiful scenery of six municipalities from the southernmost Norway to inland Telemark. On its way through the municipalities of Kristiansand, Birkenes, Froland, Åmli, Nissedal and Kviteseid, The Telemark Route offers 180 km of typical Norwegian landscape.
The scenery is abundant and beautiful with its smooth rocks on the salty shores, green moorland, plentiful fishing in its lakes, breathtaking waterfalls and spectacular sheer mountainsides. As a taste of Telemark on route to the fjords, or as part of a round trip, The Telemark Route is an attractive alternative. Ancient cultural heritage sites, and local art and handicrafts play a major part in the experience of traveling along this road.
Southern culture trail - the coastline of Southern Norway
Kristiansand - Risør
The holiday spot for thousands of Norwegians has for decades been "Sørlandet", Southern Norway. Drive through this friendly part and explore the villages, the local cuisine, and enjoy activities along the coastline.
From Kristiansand, going east, follow the road to Oslo, and visit many small villages along the southern coast. Visit Lillesand with white-painted clapboard houses by the water’s edge, atmospheric cafés and restaurants and quaint shops.
Grimstad is the next town along the southern coast, this is where the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen started writing. Visit the Ibsen Museum, before continuing towards Arendal.
On the way to Tvedestrand stop by Gjeving and take the ferry to Lyngør, a group of islands recognised as one of the best preserved communities in Europe. Lyngør is a car-free environment with scenic harbours, narrow walking paths and charming wooden houses. Next town is Risør, famous their cultural festivals.
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.
Lillesand
The idyllic Blindleia archipelago, a Historic Hotel, and traditional Southern Norway charm await in Lillesand.
Grimstad
Think of Grimstad, and you think of skerries, white-painted wooden houses, festivals, good food, and summer atmosphere. Enjoy lazy days in the sun, a bicycle ride, or a visit to one of the museums in town.
Tvedestrand
In Tvedestrand you can stroll between white wooden houses on narrow cobbled streets with a bookshop on every corner. Sandøya island has been listed it as one of "11 Insanely Beautiful Lesser-Known Islands Around The World".
Island paradise of Lyngør
In 2015, Lyngør was number one on the list "top ten 'lesser known' European islands to visit by British newspaper The Guardian.
Arendal
Hotels, restaurants and things to do in Arendal, Southern Norway.
Risør
Risør is a small town along the coastline of Southern Norway, 1,5 hours east of Kristiansand. Risør is known as "the wooden house town" and has a rich coastal culture heritage.
Kristiansand - Flekkefjord
Going west from Kristiansand towards Stavanger you can follow the North Sea Road towards Flekkefjord and further on to Stavanger.
Visit Mandal, famous for the Sea food festival and make sure you have time to stop at Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway’s southernmost point. Nearby you will also find Under - the worlds largest underwater restaurant.
Stop in Lyngdal, known for viking history and “mysterious stones”, before going to the Lista region and the small towns of Farsund and Flekkefjord.
The nature in the Lista region varies greatly from the open landscape, mountains and sheltered valleys with dense forest. Farsund has ten kilometres of long sandy beaches perfect for a walk, wind surfing, kite surfing and surfboard riding.
Mandal
Information about Mandal, where to sleep, what to do, what's on. Accomodation, beaches and live music.
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.
Under is the world’s largest underwater restaurant
Are you ready for a wUNDERful 18-course gourmet marathon – five meters below sea level? Check out the first underwater restaurant in Northern Europe.
Lyngdal
From hiking in the mountains and having fun at the beach to fishing and Viking history – get ready for an outdoor adventure in Lyngdal.
Farsund and Lista
An old pirate town, thousands of birds, miles of beaches, and a little piece of America – discover Farsund and Lista.
Flekkefjord
Street art, the Dutch Quarter, rail biking, and idyllic nature await in Flekkefjord, the westernmost city in Southern Norway.
Southern Norway round trip map
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With your back towards the sea
Grimstad offers more then rocky shores, boats and beach life. The inlands offer several hiking trips with beautiful views, and fresh water lakes with the possibility of fishing, kayaking and swimming.
Hiking in Lindesnes
In Lindesnes you can find a lot of nice hiking trials with history, beautiful nature and amazing views.
Coastal sea trout fishing in Kristiansand
Both the main town and the surrounding coastline in Kristiansand offer superb coastal sea trout fishing.
Activities in nature in Kristiansand
Experience the Kristiansand archipelago, ferry trips, secluded beaches, outdoor museums and biking.
Fishing for sea trout in Lindesnes
Lindesnes has a lot of perfect places like fjords and beaches for fishing sea trout.
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.
Fishing in Kristiansand
Did you know there is so truly excellent fishing to experience just on the outskirts of Kristiansand city? Just a 10-15min walk away, you could be fishing one of the wild trout lakes, trout along the beach, wild salmon in the river or even bait fishing for bottom dwelling cod off the deep waters of an islands.
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.
Coastal sea trout fishing in Southern Norway
The migratory brown trout or more widely known as the European sea trout is a great prize amongst many fishers. What is quite unique with this fish, is that along the Southern Norwegian coast, the sea trout can be fished not only free for all ages but also all year round.
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.
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.
Fishing in Lygna River
Lygna River in Southern Norway offers great salmon fishing, accommodation and activities for the whole family.
Fishing in Lyngdal
Lyngdal offers a range of fishing alternatives both in fresh water and sea water. Salmon fishing, deep sea fishing and fishing in lakes with beautiful surroundings are available in Lyngdal and Hægebostad.
8 good reasons to visit Hove in Arendal
Adventurers and nature lovers – here are 8 tips for what you can see and do on Tromøy and Hove in Raet national park, just outside of Arendal.
Explore the archipelago
Raet National Park. Take the ferry to popular Merdø island, or the sightseeing boat trip around the island of Hisøy.
Explore the skerries in Grimstad
In Grimstad, both locals and visitors enjoy access to an array of islands and islets with small, idyllic beaches and smooth, rocky shores ideal for sunbathing in summer.
Biking holiday along the Norwegian Riviera
Experience Southern Norway's white coastal towns by bike. This route takes you from Risør to Lillesand and Kristiansand.
Alpine
The chairlift to the summit Nos has been in operation since 1968. Today, the Hovden Alpine Centre is a modern and well-adapted facility for the whole family. The children's area "Tusseland" has become an eldorado for our youngest guests; and the terrain park is more spectacular than ever.
Cross-country
Hovden boasts 170 kilometres of cross-country trails which are daily groomed during the season. From sheltered trails in the forest to the open country, you are guaranteed to find your favourite! We have trails for young children and beginners, and for those of you who want to experience the wide mountain expanses. The trails are groomed for classic as well as skate skiing.