From festivals, operas and delicious bacalao to the old fishing village of Grip and the spectacular Atlantic Road. Incredible experiences await in the Atlantic Ocean City – Kristiansund.
Kristiansund is spread across four idyllic islands by the edge of the open sea in northwestern Norway. The charming Sundbåten ferry takes you between the islands in no time.
The city is also widely known for its cultural life. Visit Norway’s oldest opera, meet star photographers at the Nordic Light Festival of Photography, or join the small Tahiti rock and pop music festival, named after its location in a neighbourhood nicknamed Tahiti.
The area around Kristiansund is great for hiking, and even better for sea fishing.
In summer, you should make sure to visit the old fishing village on Grip island. And don't leave Kristiansund without tasting the city’s speciality: Bacalao, a traditional clipfish stew made with tomatoes. In Norway’s clipfish capital, the dish is on the menu in most restaurants.
If you want to really feel connected to the ocean without actually being in it, The Atlantic Road is as close as you’ll get. It's an iconic coastal drive that has been named “the world’s best road trip” and “the Norwegian engineering feat of the century”. It's well worth experiencing.
Get in-depth travel information on Kristiansund’s official website.
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Where to stay
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on Kristiansund’s official website.
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By bus
Express buses take you to Kristiansund from Trondheim, Molde, and Ålesund daily. You can also reach the main attractions in the area, like the Atlantic Road, by bus.
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By car
To drive to Kristiansund, follow the E39 and RV70 motorways from Bergen or Trondheim. You can reach the city via the Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsveien – The Atlantic Road.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By boat
Daily express boats connect Kristiansund with Trondheim.
The Norwegian coastal express Hurtigruten calls at Kristiansund daily on its way to both Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north. Havila Voyages also calls there on some routes.
By plane
Kristiansund Airport is just 10 minutes by car from Kristiansund city centre. The airport has connections from Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Ålesund.
Molde Airport is an hour from Kristiansund, or 1.5 hours if you choose to take the Atlantic Road. The airport has connections to Oslo and Bergen.
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Local transport
The small Sundbåten ferry connects the city’s main islands: Kirkelandet, Innlandet, Nordlandet, and Gomalandet.
The region also has a well-developed bus network, which makes it easy to get around.
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