Plan your trip to Lindesnes and Mandal

The white-painted wooden houses in Mandal in the Lindesnes region, Southern Norway

From close encounters with the weather and long forest walks to the underwater restaurant “Under” and charming white-painted wooden houses – this region is Southern Norway in a nutshell.

At the southernmost tip of Norway, Lindesnes is the epitome of coastal life. To fully immerse yourself in the elements, you can spend the night in Norway’s oldest lighthouse.

Lindesnes has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

It has also claimed worldwide fame through the underwater gourmet restaurant Under. Make sure you book a table well in advance for one of the most memorable meals of your life.

From forest walks and bike rides to relaxing beach life, the region offers plenty of activities and nature experiences. The culture buff will also enjoy the many small and quirky museums.

Less than an hour’s drive from Lindesnes lies the city of Mandal. Here, you’ll find the white-painted wooden houses and charming narrow streets that characterize the small towns of Southern Norway.

Mandal is also a place for live music, festivals, food, and, not least the 800-metre long city beach Sjøsanden. Nearby, the beautiful large nature park Furulunden is perfect for kids, with playgrounds both between the trees and in the water.

Get in-depth travel information​ on Lindesnes’ official website.

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Events in Lindesnes

From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!

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Getting here and around

Plan your trip to Lindesnes with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.

  • By plane

    The closest airport is Kristiansand Airport 57 kilometres from Mandal.

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    Public transport

    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.

    By boat

    There are good ferry links from Denmark to Kristiansand. From there, you can take the train or bus to Lindesnes.

    By car

    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.

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    By bus

    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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