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Ulvøysund, Norway Photo: Anders Martinsen, Visit Kristiansand AS

The Kristiansand Region

The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and many festivals.
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Ulvøysund, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen, Visit Kristiansand AS

The Kristiansand Region

The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and many festivals.

The Kristiansand Region

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Getting to the Kristiansand Region and around

The Kristiansand Region is centrally situated in the far south of Norway.

Where to stay in the Kristiansand Region

Stay at a city hotel in Kristiansand or rent a cabin by the sea. Or listen to the children - stay overnight at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.

Attractions in the Kristiansand Region

See lions at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, go for a ride with a steam train or see one of the world's largest cannons at the Cannon Museum.

What to do in the Kristiansand Region

Go on a boat trip to picturesque Lillesand, take a stroll thorough Kristiansand's charming old town or visit the former naval base at Odderøya.

Winter in the Kristiansand Region

In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".

Eating in the Kristiansand Region

In the Kristiansand region you will find a large selection of restaurants and cafes serving both international and local food.

Shopping in the Kristiansand Region

Shop for local products at central market in Kristiansand, or try the Posebyen Market on Saturdays during the summer.

Tour suggestions in the Kristiansand Region

Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip from Kristiansand through Blindleia to Lillesand or try a biking route.

About the Kristiansand Region

Tourist information in Sørlandet

Sørlandet comprises of seven different regions, and each of the regions has one or more tourist information offices.

Key facts about Sørlandet

Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately 250,000 inhabitants.

Key facts about the Kristiansand Region

Kristiansand is the fifth largest city in Norway. Its surrounding villages are Birkeland, Iveland, Lillesand, Songdalen, Søgne og Vennesla.

Tourist information for the Kristiansand Region

The tourist office in Kristiansand is open all year. Here you will find information on accommodation, attractions and activities in the wider region.

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