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Kristiansand
Sørlandet is the true home of the Norwegian summer, known for a beautiful coast with skerries, islands, and cosy towns and villages.
The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and many festivals.
Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately
250,000 inhabitants.
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.
Enjoy a stroll around Lyngør and Merdø, take a boat trip through Blindleia and visit Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway’s southernmost point.
Here are some tips for great activities and tours in the area!
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.
Enjoy famous bands at the Quart and Hove music festivals, go fishing, cycling and hiking, or see lions at at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
Sørlandet comprises of 7 different regions, and each of the regions has one or more tourist-informations.
The Norwegian Riviera has been the number one summer holiday destination for Norwegians for decades, while remaining a hidden gem for many visitors.
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is the fifth largest city in Norway.
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is centrally located in the region.
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.
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 is a true Eldorado for shopping aficionados of all ages.
Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip from Kristiansand through Blindleia to Lillesand or try a biking 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.
In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".
Nine Norwegian beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag eco-label this year.