Street art, a quaint and historic Dutch Quarter, rail biking, and idyllic nature await in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord
Welcome to the westernmost city in Southern Norway.
Midway between Kristiansand in Southern Norway and Stavanger in Fjord Norway, you’ll find the charming coastal town of Flekkefjord. The city historically had strong trade relations with the Netherlands, with many ships sailing to the coast as far back as the 1500s and 1600s.
Many Dutch people also emigrated here in the 1800s, building homes in what came to be known as Hollenderbyen, or the Dutch Quarter in English, which you can stroll through today. Look for treasures in niche shops or enjoy a cup of happiness at a café in its picturesque streets.
Flowers decorate the entrance to many of the traditional wooden houses, but that is not the only splash of colour you’ll see. Some walls are adorned with spectacular murals and street art, adding a funky element of contrast to the historic buildings.
When it’s time to explore the surrounding areas, you can soak up some 'vitamin sea' on the island of Hidra, hike to the potholes at Brufjell, or go rail biking on the Flekkefjordbanen railway.
Get in-depth travel information on Flekkefjord’s official website.
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Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
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By boat
You can take a ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Kristiansand or Tananger outside Stavanger. Both cities have bus connections to Flekkefjord.
By train
There are daily train departures from Oslo, Kristiansand, and Stavanger to Sira and Moi, the two nearest train stations. Both are located around 30 minutes from Flekkefjord by bus.
By bus
There are bus connections to Flekkefjord from Stavanger, Kristiansand, and Oslo.
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By plane
The nearest airports are Stavanger Airport and Kristiansand Airport, both located approximately 2 hours from Flekkefjord by bus.
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By car
From Bergen, Stavanger or Kristiansand, follow the E39 and exit onto the Fv44 towards Flekkefjord.
If you are driving from Oslo, follow the E18 to Kristiansand and merge onto the E39 there. Take the exit to the Fv44 towards Flekkefjord.
Plan your route, check traffic updates, ferry information and more on the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
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