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About Southern Norway
Sørlandet is the true home of the Norwegian summer, known for a beautiful coast with skerries, islands, and cosy towns and villages.
Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately 285,000 inhabitants.
Sørlandet covers several different regions, and each one has one or more tourist information offices.
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is the fifth largest city in Norway.
The tourist office in Kristiansand is open all year. Here you will find information on accommodation, attractions and activities in the wider region.
There are four local tourist information offices in Setesdal: in Evje, Bygland, Valle and Hovden.
The valley of Setesdal in southern Norway stretches from Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, a total of 147 kilometres.
The main tourist office for the region is located in Arendal, whilst smaller tourist information offices are available locally.
The Arendal Region is a beautiful coastal area consisting of skerries, woods and hills. It is a popular summer holiday spot for many Norwegians.
Located in the county of Aust-Agder, Hovden is the largest ski destination in Southern Norway.
The Hovden Tourist Information Office is located in Hovdetun, right in the centre of Hovden.
Sirdal is an inland municipality in the southwest of Norway, with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants spread over 1,555 square kilometres.
There are two tourist information offices in Sirdal. Here you will find all the information you need to plan your holiday in the area.