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Summer, sun and boat life in Ulvøysund, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS
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Summer, sun and boat life in Ulvøysund, Norway Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS

Tour suggestions in the Kristiansand Region

Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip to Lillesand or take a drive along the scenic North Sea Route.

The coast around Kristiansand is perfect for recreational activities like fishing and sailing, while the nearby mountains offer plenty of opportunities for hiking.

A stroll around the old town

The charming old town in Kristiansand, Posebyen, consists of white wooden houses. You can get a map of suggested walks at the tourist information in Kristiansand.

Boat trip Kristiansand - Blindleia - Lillesand

Take a a boat trip from Kristiansand through the inland waterway Blindleia to Lillesand. In the pretty little village of Lillesand you can stroll through narrow streets, giving you a feeling of days gone by and of the coastal culture.

National Cycle Route 3

Along the National Cycle Route 3 between Kristiansand and Kile there is a selection of cultural history, attractions and sights. If you have time, we recommend you stop and make detours from the main route.

The North Sea Road (Nordsjøvegen) 

The North Sea Road starts in Kristiansand in the south and follows idyllic roads along the coast up to Haugesund in the west. You can experience the entire 375-kilometre route or just drive parts of it, on two wheels or four - the choice is yours.

Last updated:  28 May 2012
Posebyen – the old town in Kristiansand, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS
Posebyen – the old town in Kristiansand, Norway

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Summer, sun and boat life in Ulvøysund, Norway - Photo: Anders Martinsen©Visit Kristiansand AS

Tour suggestions in the Kristiansand Region

Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip to Lillesand or take a drive along the scenic North Sea Route.

Tour suggestions in the Kristiansand Region

Source: Visitnorway

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About the Kristiansand Region

Tourist information in Sørlandet

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

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

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