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Kristiansand
The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and many festivals.
Take a drive along the North Sea Road, explore the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, and enjoy southern culture in the many villages along the coast.
Sørlandet comprises of several different regions, and each of the regions has one or more tourist information offices.
Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately 285,000 inhabitants.
Kristiansand is the communications centre in Sørlandet. It has extensive train, bus, ferry and plane links with the rest of Norway and abroad.
Explore Southern Norway by going fishing, cycling and hiking, or see lions at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
Stay in a lighthouse by the sea, sleep in a cabin in the mountains, or choose a hotel in town to be near all the action.
Sørlandet's many small and white wooden towns offer special and one of a kind shops.
Enjoy a stroll around Lyngør and Merdø, take a boat trip through Blindleia and visit Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway’s southernmost point.
Seafood is a delicacy along the coast of Southern Norway, where fish is plentiful, while inland traditional food and local products await.
The Norwegian Riviera has been the number one summer holiday destination for Norwegians for decades, while remaining a hidden gem for many visitors.
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
Stay at a city hotel in Kristiansand or rent a cabin by the sea. Or listen to the children and stay overnight at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is centrally located in the region.
Catch a show at Kilden, Kristiansand's new performing arts centre, go meet wild animals at the zoo, or take a nostalgic trip on an old steam train.
In the Kristiansand region you will find a large selection of restaurants and cafes serving both international and local food.
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is the fifth largest city in Norway.
Kristiansand is a true Eldorado for shopping aficionados of all ages.
Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip to Lillesand or take a drive along the scenic North Sea Route.
The tourist office in Kristiansand is open all year. Here you will find information on accommodation, attractions and activities in the wider region.
Take a stroll through Kristiansand's charming old town, go on a boat trip to picturesque Lillesand, or visit the former naval base at Odderøya.
Møvik Fortress outside Kristiansand was built by the Germans during World War II. The museum houses the only remaining 380mm Krupp gun in the world.
Nine Norwegian beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag eco-label this year.
There are plenty of summit hikes to choose from in Southern Norway. Take your pick.
Sørlandet in Southern Norway offers numerous hiking possibilities, from the mountains of Setesdal and Sirdal to picturesque coastal paths by the sea.
With its long coastline dotted with small islands and fjords, the Skagerrak Coast in Southern Norway offers ample opportunities for deep-sea fishing.