Lindesnes is at the southernmost tip of Norway, where you'll also find Norway's oldest lighthouse. Another gem in Southern Norway is Mandal, which is just an hour away.
Explore coastal life, festivals, fresh local food and narrow lanes dotted with traditional white wooden houses.
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Are you ready to get blown away?
At Lindesnes lighthouse, the wind and the waves are part of the attraction.
You can even spend the night here. You will never forget the lullaby of the elements.
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Unforgettable is also a word frequently used to describe Lindesnes’ new superstar attraction: Europe’s first underwater restaurant, Under (the word means both “wonder” and “under” in Norwegian).
The building, designed by Snøhetta, looks like an art installation but is not afraid of the elements, as it also functions as an artificial reef.
But the real “wonder” is the 18-course menu that introduces you to rare ocean delights like stone crab and rugose squat lobster.
“Fresh ingredients and pure, unadorned flavours are of utmost importance to us. At the same time, we want to provide a unique dining experience that encourages our guests to go beyond their comfort zone.”
– Chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard
Another taste of the sea can also be experienced a 35-minute drive away, at the annual shellfish festival in Mandal.
This popular four-day celebration of tasty seafood and wonderful music takes place every August.
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
But music is always playing in this charming town, where several festivals are held throughout the year.
Stroll past traditional white-painted wooden houses in cosy, narrow lanes.
The view from the Uranienborg viewpoint will take your breath away. You won't get a more beautiful vista of the coast and the sea.
Back in town, make sure to visit some of the interesting museums, like the Vigeland house where Emanuel and Gustav Vigeland, two of Norway’s greatest artists, grew up.
Gustav is the one who created the famous sculpture park Vigelandsparken in Oslo (yes, the one with all the nude statues).
At the old factory museum Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik, just outside town, you can follow the wool’s sustainable life cycle from sheep to your new favourite sweater.
Although Mandal is one of the prettiest towns in the south, the main reason many holiday seekers come here is its beautiful beaches.
The 800-metre long Sjøsanden has a regular spot on every best beach in Norway ranking.
From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!
Remember to bring (or rent) a fishing rod. There are plenty of fish in the sea and the river that runs through the city.
The Mandalselva river has been a paradise for salmon anglers since the 19th century.
If that doesn’t get your adrenaline pumping, this sure will! Do you dare to raft through the rapids of the Mandalselva river?
The kids will love Lindland farm, a family park near Mandal. Get up close with the cutest sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, horses, and alpacas. Maybe you’ll even get to witness the peacocks put on a majestic show?
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Other unforgettable experiences in the area include the Ryvingen lighthouse and the treetop cabin Gluba tretopphytte.
Come discover the southernmost part of Norway!
Lindesnes and Mandal have achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destinations are completely sustainable, they have made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
Plan your trip to Lindesnes with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.
The closest airport is Kristiansand Airport 57 kilometres from Mandal.
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A well-developed bus network makes it easy to get around in Lindesnes.
If you want to see Lindesnes on two wheels, the beautiful North Sea Cycle Route follows the coast through the region.
There are good ferry links from Denmark to Kristiansand. From there, you can take the train or bus to Lindesnes.
If you are travelling from Oslo, you can drive the E6 to Kristiansand and onwards on the E39 to Lindesnes.
From Stavanger, the E39 takes you all the way to Lindesnes.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
Express buses operate daily services to Lindesnes from Oslo, Kristiansand and Stavanger.
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The train between Oslo and Stavanger stops at Breland, Marnardal, and Audnedal in Lindesnes.
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