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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.
Sørlandet is the true home of the Norwegian summer, known for a beautiful coast with skerries, islands, and cosy towns and villages.
The Norwegian Riviera has been the number one summer holiday destination for Norwegians for decades, while remaining a hidden gem for many visitors.
Enjoy a stroll around Lyngør and Merdø, take a boat trip through Blindleia and visit Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway’s southernmost point.
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.
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.
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.
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
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.
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
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.
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.
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.
Seafood is a delicacy along the coast of Southern Norway, where fish is plentiful, while inland traditional food and local products await.
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.
There are plenty of summit hikes to choose from in Southern Norway. Take your pick.
Fly Norwegian – the easy, pleasant and affordable way to visit Kristiansand.
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.