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Playing in the snow in Kristiansand, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS
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Playing in the snow in Kristiansand, Norway Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS

Winter in the Kristiansand Region

While Kristiansand itself receives little snow in winter, skiing is possible only a few kilometres from the coast. Ice skating is another option.

In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green". However, when the cold does set in and it starts snowing, it is an experience for locals and visitors alike.

Skiing

Some areas do indeed get a lot of snow in the winter, but you have to head inland, a few kilometres away from the coast, to experience it.

From early January and as long as there is snow in the mountains, there is a ski bus carrying skiing enthusiasts from Kristiansand to the mountains every Saturday morning.

Ice skating

Idda Arena (open from September to April) is a multipurpose hall with an indoor skating rink and curling rinks. Skate hire is available.

Every winter a part of "Tresse" transformed into a skating rink (from December to March).

Last updated:  2012-09-10
Ice skating in Kristiansand, Norway - Photo: Mathilde Helene Pettersen©Visit Kristiansand AS
Ice skating in Kristiansand, Norway

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Playing in the snow in Kristiansand, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS

Winter in the Kristiansand Region

While Kristiansand itself receives little snow in winter, skiing is possible only a few kilometres from the coast. Ice skating is another option.

Winter in the Kristiansand Region

Source: Visitnorway

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Winter in the Kristiansand Region

While Kristiansand itself receives little snow in winter, skiing is possible only a few kilometres from the coast. Ice skating is another option.

About the Kristiansand Region

Key facts about Sørlandet

Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately 285,000 inhabitants.

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.

Tourist information in Sørlandet

Sørlandet covers several different regions, and each one has one or more tourist information offices.

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