Kristiansand (Agder)

This spot is in Southern Norway, where the northern lights are more rare. You’ll need clear skies and a KP index of 5 or higher to have a chance of seeing them.

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Kristiansand

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
06:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Wait	4	4 %
17:00 - 18:00	Wait	4	5 %
18:00 - 19:00	Wait	5	24 %
19:00 - 20:00	Wait	5	64 %
20:00 - 21:00	Wait	5	39 %
21:00 - 22:00	Wait	4	77 %
22:00 - 23:00	Wait	4	83 %
23:00 - 00:00	Wait	4	93 %

Sunrise: 06:56Sunset: 19:50

Aurora forecastTomorrow - 15 Sept. Kristiansand

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Wait	4	95 %
01:00 - 02:00	Wait	4	100 %
02:00 - 03:00	Wait	4	100 %
03:00 - 04:00	Wait	4	100 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Wait	2	91 %
17:00 - 18:00	Wait	2	100 %
18:00 - 19:00	Wait	3	98 %
19:00 - 20:00	Wait	3	96 %
20:00 - 21:00	Wait	3	96 %
21:00 - 22:00	Wait	3	94 %
22:00 - 23:00	Wait	3	99 %
23:00 - 00:00	Wait	3	92 %

Sunrise: 06:58Sunset: 19:47

Aurora forecast16 Sept. Kristiansand

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Wait	3	99 %
01:00 - 02:00	Wait	3	94 %
02:00 - 03:00	Wait	3	77 %
03:00 - 04:00	Wait	4	89 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Wait	2	24 %
17:00 - 18:00	Wait	2	24 %
18:00 - 19:00	Wait	3	24 %
19:00 - 20:00	Wait	3	24 %
20:00 - 21:00	Wait	3	24 %
21:00 - 22:00	Wait	3	24 %
22:00 - 23:00	Wait	3	24 %
23:00 - 00:00	Wait	3	24 %

Sunrise: 07:00Sunset: 19:44

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Kristiansand

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
06:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Wait	4	4 %
17:00 - 18:00	Wait	4	5 %
18:00 - 19:00	Wait	5	24 %
19:00 - 20:00	Wait	5	64 %
20:00 - 21:00	Wait	5	39 %
21:00 - 22:00	Wait	4	77 %
22:00 - 23:00	Wait	4	83 %
23:00 - 00:00	Wait	4	93 %

Sunrise: 06:56Sunset: 19:50

Where to stay

Kristiansand

Thon Hotel Norge

Thon Hotel Norge Kristiansand is located 400 metres from the bus and train station, and ferry port with daily departures to Denmark. If you arrive by plane it is only 17 km from Kristiansand airport...Book

Comfort Hotel Kristiansand

Comfort Hotel Kristiansand is a nice and trendy hotel in the center of Kristiansand. Located close to most facilities in the city. Perfect location The hotel is located in the center of Kristiansand...Book

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is the newest hotel in Kristiansand and located on the city beach. Go for a summer swim or a stroll into the city centre only a few minutes away. 229 rooms Scandic...Book

Roligheden Ferieleiligheter Holiday apartments

Affordable and central holiday apartments of various sizes in the student housing building "Roligheden". Rolighed is centrally located on Lund, 2 km from the center of Kristiansand. It is 300 meters...Book

Roligheden Camping

Roligheden Camping has 150 pitches for motorhomes, glamping tents and regular tents. Of these, 50 pitches are possible to book in advance per day/daily, either online or by telephone +47 970 59 700....Book

Kristiansand Feriesenter

Kristiansand Feriesenter at Dvergsnestangen offers a 5-star campsite with 60 spaces for caravans, motorhomes and tents and 250 beds in cabins, apartments and motel rooms. Kristiansand Feriesenter is...Book

Scandic Sørlandet

Scandic Sørlandet is located near Kristiansand Zoo & Amusement Park (Dyreparken), Badelandet (a big waterpark), Sørlandets Travpark (horse racing) and Sørlandssenteret which is one of Norway's...Book

Kardemomme by in Kristiansand Zoo

Cardamom Town is inside Kristiansand Zoo and amusementpark. There are 33 houses in Cardamom Town, 8 of them are for rent. Every house is covering 2 floors, and includes a living room, sleeping room...Book

Abra Havn Pirate village

In Abra Havn hotel in Kristiansand you can stay in the "real" pirate’s cribs. There are different houses for the different characters in Captain Sabeltann's (Sabretooth) adventures. You can book your...Book

Isefjærleiren

Here you can enjoy the sun and warmth in beautiful surroundings, and take a dip in the fiord with the warmest swimming temperatures (often 20-24 degrees C!) in the country. You may stay in your own...

Åros Feriesenter

Åros Feriesenter in Søgne is the perfect holiday resort for families with children, thanks to its long sandy beach, pier facility, large heated swimming pool (25 x 12.5 m), minigolf, climbing wall,...Book

Skottevik Feriesenter

Skottevik Feriesenter has a unique location along Skagerak with the ocean as its closest neighbour. The south part of Norway is the most sunny part of the country. The gulf steam which flows along...Book

Thon Hotel Parken

Thon Hotel Parken is centrally located, steps away from the Wergeland Park, the cathedral, and Kristiansand’s town square. It's also a short walk from the city’s popular pedestrian high street,...Book

Citybox Kristiansand

Citybox Hotel offers modern and stylish hotel rooms with a focus on the essentials. By removing unnecessary extras such as minibars, TVs, and staffed receptions, we are able to provide high quality...

Hamresanden Resort

Hamresanden Resort offers hotel apartments 15 minutes outside of Kristiansand city centre. Hamresanden's beautiful natural surroundings are well worth a visit at any time of the year, but the...

Grønningen Fyr lighthouse accommodation

In 1981 an agreement was entered into between Bragdøya Kystlag (a coastal association) and Kystverket (Norwegian National Coastal Administration), whereby Kystlaget has the right of disposal in...

Scandic Sørlandet - Meetings

Scandic Sørlandet are Southern Norway's biggest conference hotel, with capacity for up to 550 event participants. Their conference team will take care of all the practical arrangements to make sure...Book

AgderFerie

AgderFerie offers accommodation in apartments and houses in Kristiansand and Southern Norway. See website for description of the apartements.

Guest Harbour in Søgne

At Åros guest harbour in Søgne they have space for 75 boats, plenty of water / power outlets and a heated pool. At Åros you will also find a large sandy beach, a large playground, beach bar with...

Bjønndalen Camp

The camp site is situated in natural surroundings right at the entrance to Setesdal. Bjønndalen Camp Site is only 30 minutes by car from Kristiansand and the zoo. It is located directly at...

Juliusskogen

In Juliusskogen in Dyreparken, the space is utilized to the maximum, and there is also a climbing trail right outside the door. Juliusskogen is Dyreparken's most affordable accommodation option with...Book

Thon Hotel Kristiansand

In the pedestrian street, you are able to visit everything from exclusive shops to cozy cafes, just a few meters outside the hotel door. You are able to sleep in rooms with good atmosphere, in a...

Guest harbor in Kristiansand Feriesenter

As a guest you have access to many facilites. Fuel must be purchased in nearby marina (Korsvik or Tømmerstø). Kristiansand Holiday Centre is a 5-star camping open year-round located at the tip of...

Årossanden

Right near the cabins at Åros in Søgne, there is a great family friendly sandy beach, boat trip to the archipelago from Høllen, great hiking trails and a riding center. Årossanden is situated...

DanCenter Sørlandet

DanCenter offers holiday homes in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. We have over 600 cabins in Norway spread throughout the country. With over 65 years of experience, we are ready to assist you...

Kongsgård motor home parking Kristiansand

Right next to IK Start football stadium at Kongsgård (Lund), a new motorhome car park will open in Kristiansand in the summer of 2021. The motorhome parking will open July 1. and is fully developed...

Dyreparken Safaricamp

Dyreparken Safaricamp is a new and more affordable accommodation alternative in Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park - Dyreparken. The safari tents are located just outside the main entrance of...

Dyreparken motorhome camp

The Dyreparken motorhome park in Kristiansand zoo Dyreparken can accommodate 25 motorhomes with access to electricity and water station, and has sun from morning to late evening.

Caravan and motor home parking in Kristiansand

Caravan parking in Kristiansand: If you need electricity and other facilities we recommend Roligheden Camping (closest to city centre), Hamre Familiecamping or Kristiansand Feriesenter. Other options...

Thon Hotel Norge - Meetings

Thon Hotel Norge in Kristiansand have what it takes to make the perfect arrangements; the technical solutions, several conference rooms, great possibilities for recreation, and excellent food.

Clarion Hotel Ernst - Meetings

Clarion Hotel Ernst have 19 conference rooms, suitable for everything from smaller meetings to large conventions. The 19 flexible conference rooms are all equipped with the latest technology, for 8...

Clarion Hotel Ernst

The traditional, and newly renovated, Clarion Hotel Ernst is located in the heart of Kristiansand, right between Bystranden (beach), Torget (square) and the shops. The hotel's atrium is an oasis and...

Thon Hotel Kristiansand - Meetings

The conference department offers premises which are well suited for small and medium-sized events for up to 100 participants. Techincal equipment The conference rooms are has modern AV equipment and...

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel

With a city center location right beside the sea, the Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand provides a perfect base for enjoying the city. Stay within walking distance of the bus, ferry and...Book

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel - Meetings

Event planners searching for a venue near the city center in Kristiansand need to look no further than Radisson Blu Caledonien. With 11 state-of-the-art conference rooms and dedicated meeting...

Kristiansand Marina

Kristiansand Marina is centrally located in Kristiansand. There is approximately 5 minutes walking distance to most places. Right nearby there is the city beach, Christiansholm fortress, Tresse...

Hotel KRS Live

Q42 - Kristiansand Congress Center offers 11 neat suits og junior suits on the second and third floor in Q42. Here you can spend the night, withdraw for quiet planning and storage of equipment and...

Hartmanns Marina

Boat marina with fuel. The marina in Kristiansand is open all year, but in the high season from June to August there is a person in the front desk. Located next to the guest harbour.

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda - Meetings

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda have 8 meetingrooms in different sizes with a maximum capacity of 300 people in the largest room. All the conference venues have good ventilation and are equipped with...Book

Ansgar Sommerhotell

Child friendly, just 7 km from the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, 150 m to the beach, gym, playground and outdoor beach volleyball pitch. Within walking distance of Hamresanden.

Hamre Familiecamping

Hamre Family Camping offers a calm and relaxing holiday experience in child-friendly surroundings. Located by an idyllic beach, the campsite has everything you need for a memorable holiday. From...

Hamresanden Ferieleiligheter

The apartments are of a high standard. Hamresanden Apartments offers apartments accommodating 4-5 or 6-12 people. All apartments have TV/Cabletv and Free Wifi Hamresanden, summer, sun , swimming and...

Dyreparken Hotell - Meetings

With 550 free parking spaces, 15 meeting rooms, 184 beds and a banquet room for up to 250 participants, Dyreparken Hotell in Kristiansand are the perfect hotel for your event. The conference...Book

Dyreparken Safari Hotel

Stay at Dyreparken Safarihotell at the entrance to Dyreparken. Experience the taste of Africa - in Norway. Right at the entrance to Dyreparken, with a completely unique location by the savannah, you...Book

Kristiansand Tretopphytter treetop cabins

Kristiansand Tretopphytter - tree top cabins - has the pleasure of being able to offer a real treehouse just 15 minutes outside of Kristiansand city. The treehouse has a kitchen / living room with...Book

Abra Havn Pirate village - Meetings and events

In Abra Havn (Abra Port) you can stay in the "real" pirate’s cribs. There are different houses for the different characters in the Captain Sabeltann adventures. The village of Abra Havn is located...

Boen Gård Manor Historic Hotel

Boen Gård Boutique Hotel, member of «De Historiske» Situated a few kilometres from the coast of Southern Norway’s archipelago, by the banks of the Tovdal River, you find the elegant manor house Boen...Book

Verftet - the old shipyard in Ny-Hellesund

Ny-Hellesund is today a holiday paradise in the Søgne archipelago. The lagoon between Helgøya and Kapelløya is surrounded by open areas with sandy beaches, this is what the southern Norwegian...Book

Trysnes Brygge

Trysnes Brygge resort is situated in idyllic surroundings on the quayside in Søgne's best archipelago. The resort also has a cozy country store with a good selection of groceries, and Søgne's biggest...

Where to eat

Kristiansand

Teateret

Welcome to Teateret – Kristiansand's vibrant cultural house In the heart of Kristiansand, you will find Teateret – a unique cultural venue filled with flavor, experiences, and entertainment! Local...Book

Telford Pub

Designed to impress and promising a Scottish experience, this Kristiansand pub and restaurant's authentic menu and charming ambience is ideal for meeting with friends. Telford's Pub is the epitome...

The odd bakery

The Odd Bakery is a bakery that sells a wide range of baked goods and is perfect if you want to enjoy a cinnamon bun with your family.

Bønder i Byen

Bønder i Byen ("farmers in the city") is a restaurant in Kristiansand that serves locally produced food. They call it "urban peasantry". They get flavors, inspiration and raw materials from the farm...

Håndverkeren

Håndverkeren pub and restaurant is located at the town square in Kristiansand. Food, great selection of drinks, pool table, shuffleboards and darts. Open seven days a week, always until 02.00. Look...Book

Le Monde Tapas Markensgate

Le Monde at Markensgate 15 invites you into a warm and welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere – all year round. Here, you can enjoy authentic Spanish tapas, tapas platters, lunch dishes, starters, main...

Smag & Behag Kristiansand

Smag & Behag Kristiansand is an eatery focusing on high food quality, local ingredients and good flavors. The restaurant opened in the summer of 2020 in the completely renovated gymnasium of the old...

Club 21 Caledonien Rooftop bar

Welcome to Southern Norway's only rooftop bar, at the top of the Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel in Kristiansand. The skybar offer the city's finest views - enjoy exquisite coctails or book rooms for...

Lanternen - Hamresanden Resort

Large patio restaurant at Hamresanden beach / camping.

Vigeland Hovedgård

Løa restaurant at Vigeland Hovedgård manor is newly renoveted and is located on some of southern Norway's most beautiful premises. Vigeland Hovedgård offers menus that are adapted to all types of...

Trysnes Brygge Restaurant & bar

Trysnes Brygge restaurant is situated in idyllic surroundings on the quayside in Søgne's best archipelago. The restaurant has a sunny patio and great banqueting rooms. The resort also has a cozy...

Restaurant Frihavn in Kilden teater og konserthus

Enjoy a good lunch with friends and family at Kilden teater og konserthus (Theater and concert hall) in Kristiansand, or simply treat yourself to a cup of coffee and cake. Restaurant Frihavn is also...

Verftet in Ny-Hellesund - Meetings and evening event

The guesthouse "Verftet" is located in the old port of Ny-Hellesund in Søgne, on an island in the middle of the famous skerries of Southern Norway. "Verftet" is surrounded by historic roots, some...

Amigos

Amigos, located at "Fiskebrygga", is a Mexican restaurant that serves various Spanish dishes.

La Famiglia Restaurant

The Italian restaurant La Famiglia is located in Børsparken, right next to the Clarion Hotel Ernst. La Famiglia is a family-run, warm, and authentic Italian restaurant— where the fireplace adds a...

Spiren Kafé - vegan café

Spiren Kafé is a vegan café in the old part of Kristiansand town (Dronningensgate 52). When you enter Spiren Kafé, you will experience that the backyard is a hidden oasis with green trees and plants...

Flua Pizza

Flua Pizza is a cozy little restaurant with rich flavor and excellent pizza.

Kjøkkenskapet

Kjøkkenskapet is a cozy café that sells a wide range of delicious homemade baked goods.

Torvet Bistro

With faith in local food and a strong love for French traditions, the core idea is "Norwegian in French" at Torvet Bistro at Kristiansand city square.

Monsoon

Monsoon is an Asian fusion and sushi restaurant. Delicious food and a wide selection of traditional dishes from South Asia.

Håndverkeren

Big Horn Steak House Kristiansand

Enjoy steaks, spare ribs, grilled salmon or chicken at Big Horn with family and friends.

Ht sushi

HT Sushi offers delicious sushi for takeout or dining in the restaurant.

Jordbærpikene - Child friendly eatery

Their menu contains of various warm and cold dishes, fresh salads, pasta, quiches and freshly baked focaccia, among so much more. They like to serve tasty coffe and all of their coffedrinks are made...

Peppes Pizza Kristiansand

In addition to the classic pizza "Classic Chicago", they also offer the exciting series "Freestyle California", with interesting toppings on a thin crust. At Peppes you also get great desserts, pizza...

Peppes Pizza Kristiansand - Child friendly eatery

At Peppes Pizza Kristiansand you will get an informal and pleasant restaurant visit, with a varied and tempting menu. They offer fun activities for the kids, as well as real pizza performance for...

Herlig Land Restaurant

The place that enriches the lives of all who appreciate a night out in merry company. We are a mix of restaurant, café and bar. Enjoy the view of bustling Markenswhile enjoying yourself with...

Food Asylum Take Away

Food Asylum serves sushi where classical Japanese craftsmanship is blended with modern tastes. For more information or takeaway menu, see their website.

Mercado

Eat local, green and clean - with friends in a laidback, modern environment. The menu is made for both non-meat lovers, pescatarians and meat lovers the same. At Mercado we truly belive in offering...Book

Drømmeplassen

In addition Drømmeplassen offer you numerous other temptations as homemade cakes, salads, sandwiches, tapas and more. Everything is baked from scratch from own family recipes. Drømmeplassen in...

Hopeful KunstKafé SKMU

KunstKaféen is the museum cafe for SKMU (Sørlandet Art Museum).

Hos Naboen

Enjoy beautiful music in the basement together with friends and food. Check out the program on Hos Naboens website.

Café Rasmus

Café Rasmus is located in the heart of Kristiansand, in what can only be describes as a historic building with history that dates back over 100 years. The food is classic, with a surprising twist....Book

Burger king sentrum

Burger King is a well-known fast food chain that offers delicious American street food.

Bellini

Bellini is an Italian restaurant. Here, you can taste some of the best dishes from the Italian cuisine.

Burger Bordello

Burger Bordello is located in Markensgate in Kristiansand. Taco, burgers and an extra large selection of tequilas. Dj's in the weekends.

Hopeful Garden

Make your way to Kristiansand’s new backyard café: Hopeful Garden in Kirkegata 20 B. The garden is over 100 years old, and it’s inspired by the old norwegian theme. Here you’ll find the biggest pear...

campino

Campino is an excellent restaurant with delicious and authentic dishes.

Restaurant Mother India

Mother India in Kristiansand welcomes you with Indian decorations, colors and music, as a framework for food made without compromises. From the time Sarita was little, she has always helped her...Book

Mother India - Child friendly eatery

Mother India specializes in North Indian cuisine and has a wide range of tandoori dishes, curry dishes, nan breads and Indian desserts on the menu. They serve a wide range of Indian special-drinks,...

Tilstede mat og mer

The intension is to give you a space and place to be in an relaxed athmosphere and enjoy real food made from natural ingredients. The focus is locally supplied and organic ingredients that provide an...

Dronningen Cafe og restaurant

You can feel the atmosphere from the moment you enter the newly renovated Thon Hotel Norge's own restaurant Dronningen. The staff’s enthusiasm is reflected in the food and their friendly...

Le´s Kitchen

Le's Kitchen is a Vietnamese restaurant that sells a variety of delicious Asian dishes.

Skagen Pub

A small piece of Denmark in the middle of Kristiansand! Affordable food and drink at Markensgate street in Kristiansand.

Harvey's sports bar

Harvey's offers adventures in three floors! Big screens with live sports, homemade and famous burgers. At Harvey's you can also find four shuffleboard andoutdoor area. Open seven days a week, with...

saigon nam nam

Saigon Nam Nam is a Vietnamese restaurant. You can tantalize your taste buds and experience new flavors here at Saigon Nam Nam.

Thai street food

Thai Street Food is a restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of Thai dishes for the whole family.

Restaurant Østen

Restaurant Østen is situated on the 1st floor, with entrance from Markensgate. The restaurant also offers take-away.

Lotus

Lotus is a Vietnamese restaurant that offers delicious Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.

Subway lillemarkens

Subway Lillemarkens offers a wide selection of sandwiches, where everyone can find something to suit their preferences.

mai oishi sushi

Mai Oishi Sushi is an excellent choice if you're looking for great sushi. There are plenty of different options to choose from at good prices.

Klubben Banquet facilities

'Klubben' in Kristiansand city centre is great for banquets, meetings and conferences. From large weddings to smaller intimate companies. 20 to 200 participants. Royal guests have visited them for...

Egon Restaurant Kristiansand

Egon Kristiansand is placed specifically in the pedestrian street , which is the city's busiest shopping street. The restaurant is adjacent to Thon Hotel Kristiansand, and has approximately 200 seats...

Egon Restaurant - Child friendly eatery

Egon in Kristiansand has a large menu with almost 100 different courses. They offer pasta, burgers, pizzas, and a large main course menu with both meat and fish. All children at Egon get a balloon....

TAJ Kaffe & Chai Hus

TAJ Kaffe & Chai Hus (TAJ Coffee & Tea House) established in 2008, has since the beginning had a strong focus on high quality coffees and teas. They offer a wide range of hot and cold Barista...

piri piri

Piri Piri offers delicious grilled food and is known for its excellent kebab.

Kristiansand Marina cafe

Kristiansand Marina is centrally located in Kristiansand. There is approximately 5 minutes walking distance to most places. Right nearby there is the city beach, Christiansholm fortress, Tresse...

Kristiansand Marina cafe

Kristiansand Marina is centrally located in Kristiansand. There is approximately 5 minutes walking distance to most places. Right nearby there is the city beach, Christiansholm fortress, Tresse...

Sjøhuset Restaurant

Here you're served fish and shellfish of supreme quality, lobster fresh from our tank - and a good selection for those who prefer meat. Idyllic location on the waterfront makes a perfect setting for...Book

Sjøhuset Restaurant - Child friendly eatery

A great place for childs and families to experience the best seafood you can get. The kitchen uses the freshest ingredients and make menus around seasonal availability of these. The main focus is...

Christiansholm Fortress - Meeting venue

The fortress, which is built in 1672 by Fredrik III, is located at the beach promenade in Kristiansand city centre. Inside they can serve up to 300 people. Contact Kristiansand municipality for more...

Posebyhaven in Kristiansand old town

Five buildings and a large backyard in Posebyen old town in Kristiansand are being developed into an area for the public, with a bakery, food and beverage production in Mathuset, a café, clothing and...

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda - Child friendly eatery

Book a stay at the new and largest city hotel in Kristiansand. It is perfectly situated in the south east corner of the City Centre and feature great facilities for kids and the whole family. The...

Rett i Garnet

Rett i Garnet is a fully licenced restaurant located at Fiskebrygga fish market in Kristiansand. Enjoy a lovely meal in the sun.

Rett i Garnet - Child friendly eatery

The restaurant "Rett i Garnet" keeps open in summer and serves great food. At this restaurant the whole family is guaranteed a good experience.

Restaurant Enok Nilsen

Restaurant Enok Nilsen is a summer open restaurant for the whole family. Enjoy the summer at Fiskebrygga with good food. The food, especially local fish and shellfish, is an experience you can´t...Book

Bryggekjøkkenet Reinhartsen

"Bryggekjøkkenet" - the local fish expert Reinhartsen's popular takeout cuisine with seafood, can be found at Fiskebrygga (fish market) in Kristiansand. Here you can enjoy fresh fish & chips and the...

Pieder Ro

Værtshuset Pieder Ro at Kristiansand fish marked. Choose from the extensive a la carte menu: fish, shellfish and meat dishes. Herring buffet on Saturdays. Separate lunch menu. Courses and conferences...

Fiskebrygga - The Fish Quay in Kristiansand

See fish and shellfish swimming in tanks at the Fish market and the small boats chugging through the canal. Try local specialities like shrimp or mussels directly from the fishmonger or at one of the...

Dolly Dimple's Pizza Restaurant

Situated in the town's new restaurant district, Fiskebrygga. Fall for the temptation of the real taste. If the weather is good, try out the out-door table-service.

Dolly Dimple's Fiskebrygga - Child friendly eatery

Dolly Dimple's has a good selection of pizzas that are specially composed for children's tastes. Here you get pizza toppings that kids like , the kids can choose just ham , pepperoni and only just...

Hos Moi

At Hos Moi in Kristiansand, you may choose any of the three different seating areas. The restaurant offers full service Brasserie with a modern international á la carte and a seasonal 5-course menu.Book

Rådhuscafeen

Lovely pizza, cakes and coffee and great outdoor seating overlooking the Otra river a 10 minutes walk from Kristiansand city center.

Cafe Generalen

Cafe Generalen is situated in the beautiful park, Ravnedalen, close to Kristiansand city centre. The place is famous for it´s hamburgers, but there is a variety of food on the menu -including options...

Cafe Generalen - Child friendly eatery

Saltebua at Bragdøya - Evening event

Bragdøya is a public open space of 925 000 square meters. The island lies like a green park in an otherwise busy harbor with ship traffic, industrial and residential areas on multiple sides a 15...

Kafé Geitodden

Kafé Geitodden is located on Flekkerøy's most beautiful promontory. Here you can visit a cozy cafe, which has summer open from June 20 to mid-August.

Dolly Dimple's Sørlandsparken

Remember: Dolly pizza tastes best in the restaurant!

Montana grill

Montana Grill at Sørlandssenteret. Offers a wide selection of North American cuisine that will surprise your taste buds.

Sunday Café Romsviga - Søgne

Open café every Sunday from 11.00-16.00, located by the sea at Romsviga, just 15 minutes outside Kristiansand.

Hunsfos Bryggeri (beer brewery)

Beer tasting with small dishes of local food every Thursday and Friday for groups from 10-40 people. It will be tasting of various beers brewed from Hunsfos Brewery that also can be bought from the...

Boen Gård - Restaurant with a recommendation in the MICHELIN Guide

Chef Tomasz Rochon allows himself to be inspired and excited by the farm's and the district's great produce. In tight in collaboration with Maitre D' and Sommelier Dagfinn Galdal, elegant dishes are...Book

Brygga Restaurant at Skottevik

You can also stay the night in our apartments, cottages or at camping place, rent conference rooms and book activities such as diving, fishing, line dance and much more.

Cafe Verftet i Ny-Hellesund

Norwegian culture and food is realized in a modern maritime environment, which is rooted in the story of Ny-Hellesund, Søgne. Redevelopment of the shipyard resulted in 21 stunning apartments, and a...

What to do

Kristiansand

Odderøya museumshavn Museum harbour

In Lille Nodeviga at Odderøya museumshavn (museum harbour) you can borrow a rowboat, whittle a toy boat in bark and learn to tie boating knots. A new pier facility opened in Nodeviga, Odderøya in the...

Kristiansand Cathedral - Guided tours

Kristiansand Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Agder and Telemark in the Church of Norway. It is a Neo-Gothic church completed in 1885 and designed by the architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer. It is the...

Kristiansand Cathedral

Aquarama Spa

Aquarama Spa is Southern Norway's largest and most comprehensive spa center, with a unique location and modern architecture. The goal is to bring guests closer to the sea. This is reflected in...Book

Aquarama Waterpark

Aquarama Water Park – Southern Norway’s Biggest and Most Fun Aquatic Center! At Aquarama, you’ll find Southern Norway’s largest and most exciting swimming facility! Dive into the Olympic-size pool...Book

Kilden Theater and Concert Hall

Kilden teater og konserthus - Performing Arts Centre - in Kristiansand is the home of Agder Regional Theatre, Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and Opera Sør (the regional opera company). The centre...Book

Gimle Gård Manor house

The Vest-Agder-Museum Gimle Gård is an old manor house dating from about 1800. Gimle Gård (farm) is a cultural museum of historic interest. Gimle Gård is located a 20 minutes walk from Kristiansand...

Kristiansand museum

Kristiansand museum is located at Kongsgård and consists of the open-air museum, "Miniby" (miniature houses) and a main building with reception and a small museum store. The open-air museum at...Book

Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand Climbing park

Ready for action? Høyt & Lavt (high and low) climbing park in Kristiansand have challenges for all ages. In the climbing park, you can monkey around and also push your limits, if you dare... It is a...Book

Bredalsholmen Dock and Ship Center

Join a Unique Guided Tour – A Living Encounter with History Are you curious about how old steel ships get a new lease on life? Join a guided tour at Bredalsholmen Dock and Ship Preservation Center...Book

Kristiansand kanonmuseum Cannon Museum

Kristiansand kanonmuseum (cannon museum) Møvik Fortress outside Kristiansand was built by the Germans during World War II. The museum houses the only remaining 380mm Krupp gun in the world and plenty...Book

Setesdalsbanen Railway line

The coal is glowing and the water is boiling on the old steam locomotives on the Setesdalsbanen. Let the venerable station buildings, stylish teak carriages, hundred-year old locomotives and the...Book

Fullriggeren Sørlandet Tall ship

Fullriggen (full rigger) SS "Sørlandet" is the world's oldest operational tallship. Tailor-made business events Plan your future in a historic state! Where is it better to bring together employees,...Book

Kunstsilo Nordic art museum in Kristiansand

Kunstsilo in Kristiansand is a new, modern art museum and an iconic cultural landmark that has attracted significant attention both nationally and internationally. Located on the waterfront in...Book

M/B Høllen charter boat

Sea, sun and skerries as a setting for a company gathering, wedding or party, provide a very special experience. M / B Høllen takes up to 63 people on a boat trip in one of Norway's most idyllic...Book

AnglerPilot Professional fishing guiding

AnglerPilot is based in Kristiansand and combines Southern Norway's natural beauty and fantastic fishing, with this guide service built on natural and high-quality experiences. Together with some of...Book

Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden in Kristiansand

At the Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden (Naturmuseum og botanisk hage, Universitetet i Agder) you will get to experience natural history from the ice age to the present, and how it...

Odderøya

Go for a walk (approx. 3 km) on the former island naval base of Odderøya, now a recreation area, in Kristiansand. Walk on idyllic sign-posted paths with excellent views of the eastern harbour,...

Guide service Kristiansand and Southern Norway - Cruise Sørlandet

Cruise Sørlandet provides authorized guides covering many languages for guided tours in Kristiansand and all over Southern Norway. Why not use their services and join a guided city walk, a bus tour,...Book

Sørlandets matfestival 2022 - Food festival in Kristiansand

Sørlandets Food Festival is held annually in Kristiansand, traditionally during the second weekend of July. The festival was first organized in 2019 and attracted over 17,000 visitors. By 2024, the...Book

Salmon fishing in Otra river Kristiansand

When and where can I fish for salmon, sea trout, or Arctic char? Wild Atlantic salmon is now classified as near threatened on the Norwegian Red List, which means it is at risk of extinction. The Red...

Kristiansand Kunsthall - Art Gallery

Kristiansand Kunsthall (art hall) is located at the town square in the middle of Kristiansand. In spacious premises they continually have new, fascinating exhibitions of contemporary art by both...

Galleri Knapstad

It is also possible to try glass blowing at the gallery, so get in touch to make an appointment.

Boat to Gate - Private Boat Transport

Take the sea route and experience the stunning archipelago on your way to your destination. We’ll pick you and your travel companions up by RIB at Kjevik Airport or in Kristiansand city centre. Each...

Randesund Candle foundry and Gift shop

Holte Gård in Randesund has a small café and shop selling clothes, candles, napkins, glassware, ceramics, small pieces of furniture and gifts. Farm with horse, pig, goats and hens.

Søgne Gamle Prestegård

Unique cultural centre in a richly historical area. Located in Søgne, 15 minutes by car from Kristiansand. The variety of cultural events all year round include concerts and exhibitions. Summer...

Adykk Kristiansand

The PADI 5 Star IDC senter is licated in the middle of the town centre of Kristiansand. Experience the exitement of diving in Norway. Group trips/accommodation is arranged together with Skottevik...

Street art in Kristiansand

Take a walk in Kvadraturen, Kristiansand city centre, and experience street art. Some artworks are very easy to find and some you need to look for more. Some places to check out if you are looking...

Boat trips on the MS Bragdøya - Summer excursions

MS Bragdøya sails scheduled trips from Kristiansand daily from the end of June to the middle of August. The boat departs from Vågsbygd and Kai 6 in Kristiansand city centre (Pier 6) and sails to the...Book

Sea Kayak Kristiansand

The trip starts at Kristiansand guest harbour, which is close to the center and only a short walk from the fish market. Our guests are given suitable equipment/clothes before a review of security and...

Aquarama hall meeting venue

Please contact Kristiansand municipality for more information.

SUP rental Odderøya

At Odderøya museumshavn you can rent a SUP board (Stand Up Paddling board) and enjoy the coastline around Kristiansand and Odderøya island. The board's can be rented when the museum is open. Age...

Odderøya lighthouse

Here you can enjoy the view of the approach to Kristiansand, go swimming, or try your luck fishing. Parking is available near the Mannskapsmessa event venue (before the path down to the lighthouse),...

Bragdøya coast culture center

Bragdøya outside Kristiansand city is a public open space of 925 000 square meters . The island lies like a green park in an otherwise busy harbor with ship traffic, industrial and residential areas...

Grønningen Fyr lighthouse

The lighthouse came into service on 1. September 1878, and was manned until 1980, when it became automatic. In 1981 an agreement was entered into between Bragdøya Kystlag (a coastal association) and...

Coastal Fort at Ny-Hellesund

See the cannons (they had a firing range of 12 km) and other interesting exhibits from World War II at the outport of Ny-Hellesund. During World War II, the German occupying military forces built a...

Ny-Hellesund

The natural harbor of Ny-Hellesund dates back to the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. On Dutch nautical charts from the 16th century, Hellesund is referred to as "Heiligensondt," meaning "the holy...

D/S Hestmanden – Norwegian war sailors museum

After extensive restoration work, the once rundown SS Hestmanden is today a unique cultural heritage and memorial. The is a unique museum and a memorial from World War 2. On board in an authentic...

Trails in Søgne

Årosveden (73 m), access Åros Feriesenter. New walking trail between Høllen and Føreid. First off with the sea and beach starting in Høllen before heading further into the protected waters and...

Sognvaar Lighthouse

Songvaars Lighthouse association takes care of the lighthouse in Søgne as an important cultural monument. The lighthouse also offer accommodation for individual travellers and groups. The lighthouse...

Romsviga

The area consists of Romsviga and Lilleviga which today appear in good condition after extensive restoration work. In Romsviga there is also a carpentry workshop run by water power. The whole area...

Agder Kunstsenter - Arts centre

They sell graphic art, pottery, jewellery and glass, etc. In addition they have temporary exhibitions of the work of local and national artists. The artists' centre can also help you contact artists...

Cykling in the city centre and the area around

For art lovers, the city center holds Sørlandets Art Museum, the art gallery Christianssand Kunstforening, and Gallery Bi-Z. If history is more preferred, we recommend taking a stroll through...

Child Wanderer Path Kristiansand - Birkeland

From Nedre Torv follow Markens street down until you meet the Dronningens gate (street). Follow the street eastwards and cross "Gamle Lundsbro" (The old bridge in Lund). Continue onto the road...

Kristiansand - Norway's flower town

In Wergelands Park in the spring you find more than 8500 flowering bulbs in fantastic colours. Pre-school children grow plants in their nursery school, and these are then planted out by the...

The park of King Christian IV of Denmark

Just outside the centre of Kristiansand there is a lovely area perfect for walking in the forest, swimming, recreation and enjoying nature. The area (among the locals called Baneheia) was given to...Book

The Lochner hike

Spend a few hours in the serene forest and discover lovely nature and green parks of Kristiansand. This is a lovely hike that starts in the morning and lasts until late afternoon. We start outside...Book

Ice skating rink in Kristiansand

Bring your family and go ice skating in the middle of Kristiansand city center. At the town square you will find a skating rink that is open in winter season. Great fun for the whole family.

Kristiansand Folkebibliotek

The library is not only situated in the centre of Kristiansand, it is also a centre of communication for people of all ages. In addition to all the books, they can offer newspapers and magazines from...

BEAT art at Bare Studenthus

The BEAT art collection in Kristiansand is the world's largest outside of San Francisco. It was donated to Reidar Wennesland, an expatriate from Kristiansander. From 1956 he had a medical practice on...

City Train Sightseeing

An enjoyable, informative experience for both adults and children. The train stops at the Fish Quay, Nupen Park, the Visitors' Harbour, the town beach (Bystranda) and Posebyen (the oldest part of...

DNT Sør - Norwegian Trekking Association

DNT - the Norwegian Trekking Association - is Norway's biggest outdoor activities organization. For over 140 years, they have been working to promote trekking and to improve conditions for all who...

Nord DMC Tours

Get ready for a day with unique experiences and a lot of fun in Kristiansand or other parts of southernmost Norway! Would you rather go and explore on your own, NORD also provides self-guided...

Agder Taxi

07000 Agder Taxi is the largest provider of taxi and private transport in the Kristiansand area. Agder Taxi in Kristiansand drives Airport Express, with fixed rates to and from Kristiansand Airport...

MinElsykkel (Kristiansand Sykkelsenter)

We offer rental of bicycles, electric bicycles and regular bicycles. The bicycles can be rented for 2 hours or several days. Ordered in advance through our website.

Kristiansand Event

Kristiansand Event delivers helicopter sightseeing and sea rafting experiences in and around Kristiansand. Contact them for more info.

Galleri Bi-Z

Galleri Bi-Z in Kristiansand is Southern Norway's largest private art gallery and has frequent sales exhibitions throughout the year.

Cinemateket Kristiansand

Cinemateket in Kristiansand have screenings of classic films in Kristiansand. Most movies are in English with Norwegian subtitles. See the website for more information.

Playground in Tresse

At Tresse you´ll find both Playground and outdoor basketball court in front of the fortress, Christiansholm Festning.

Posebyen old town in Kristiansand

Posebyen in Kristiansand is a nice little city community and the only thing left after the big city fire in 1892. Take a walk around the idylic streets. Posebyen is one of the biggest collections of...

Otterdalsparken park

Otterdalsparken, also called "Nupenparken" by the locals, include granite fountains made by Norwegian artist Kjell Nupen. 5 minutes walk from the main shopping area at the beach promenade, agreat...

Bike trip to the Cannon Museum from Kristiansand city

The road out towards the Cannon Museum from Kristiansand follows along the highway where you can make detours to other objects of interest such as the Archive - Gestapo’s headquarters under WWII....

North Sea Road - Drive the Viking path

The North Sea Road - The journey along the sea. On two wheels or four. It does not matter. Imagine the opposite of monotony. Then you will know what the North Sea Road has to offer. A journey along...

M/S Maarten - Charter boat

Charter boat M/S Maarten is ideal for groups with up to 100 people. The upper deck gives you the overview you need, and in the Cabin there are 70 comfortable seats at your disposal. The boat is...

M/S Maarten Sightseeing boat trip

Join the archipelago tour with sighteeing boat M/S Maarten through Blindleia in the period 5. July - 1. August 2021. The archipelago from Kristiansand to Lillesand offers old ports, a bit of water...Book

City walk in Kristiansand

We recommend a city walk via the sophisticated fish market and lively restaurants, further via the Eastern Harbour with the Otterdalsparken Fountain Park - a unique recreational area with granite...

Art trail along the beach promenade

Art trail featuring several of the city's central sculptures. All sculptures are part of the Kristiansand municipality's art collection. The trail is approximately 1 km along a gravel path, alongside...

Christiansholm Fortress

Kristiansand fortress was finished in 1672 and formed a part of King Christian IV's plan for defense of Kristiansand when the city was founded in 1641. The architect of the fortress was quartermaster...

Sea rafting with Havrafting Sør

Havrafting Sør's vision is to deliver a nature based world class adrenaline adventure to all who wish for a exciting long lasting memory. Throughout human knowledge, experience and superior quality...

Byfjorden Charter

Byfjorden Charter customize according to your needs, be it business trips with good colleagues or business associates, friends or other groups. The boat takes up to 12 passengers per trip. For larger...

SATS Aquarama fitness

Join group sessions or do your own training at Aquarama fitness center located in the middle of Kristiansand next to Scandic Hotel Bystranda.

Fiskebrygga - The Fish Quay in Kristiansand

Telemarksvegen

Drive the Telemark Route - either as a taste of Telemark en route to the fjords or as part of a round trip, the route offers an attractive alternative. Ancient cultural heritage sites and local art...Book

Baneheia outdoor area

Baneheia extends right up to the Kvadraturen in Kristiansand, and is a much used walking, keep-fit and recreational area. The nature park was developed and planted by General Wergeland and his troops...

Segway Tours Kristiansand

Join us on a fun and exciting Segway tour through Kristiansand. You will drive your own Segway and have a personal guide with you on the tour. During the summer season, tours start by the cruise pier...Book

Fishing in Kristiansand

Fishing in rivers and lakes in the Kristiansand region. The south coast offers great sports fishing opportunities throughout the year. In order to fish in the sea you do not need any fishing permits,...

The Archive Foundation - WW2 Gestapo Headquarters

Stiftelsen Arkivet is an education- and documentation centre based in Kristiansand in the southern part of Norway. Stiftelsen Arkivet studies how the retelling of our local history from World War II...Book

Hiking along the river Otra

The path goes from Odderøya in Kristiansand via the East Harbour and up the Otra river to Mosby towards Vennesla. Otra is also a popular salmon river. Read more about fishing in...

Sørlandet Klatresenter Climbing center in Kristiansand

Sørlandet Klatresenter is a large climbing center in the southern part of Norway, at Odderøya in Kristiansand.Book

Klatreverket Kristiansand

Klatreverket is the most complete climbing center in the south of Norway. We offer both climbing, bouldering, strength training and yoga. If you have no climbing experience, we will help you get...Book

Otra river in Kristiansand

With a length of app. 245km, the Otra river being Norway’s 8th longest river, begins in the heart of Setesdal. The Otra follows Southern Norway’s main road North Rv 9 where it eventually flows out...

Curling at Idda Arena in Kristiansand

Curling at Idda Arena, located in the Grim area in Kristiansand. Idda Arena consists of ice rink, curling hall with 4 lanes, sports center, hall for martial arts (Dojo, judo and karate). Please...Book

Idda Arena

Kristiansand's icehall, Idda Arena, contains of an ice skating rink and a curling hall. Opening hours and prices: www.kristiansand.kommune.no.

Odderøya Fortress

Kristiansand's oldest fortress (ca. 1660-1797) and Northern Europe's largest quarantine station (1804-1914). Rehabilitation is in progress. Signposted paths for walks on Odderøya.

Ravnedalen Valley Nature Park

A vigorous and "mystical" nature park beneath the precipitous Ravneheia. The heath, lake and pair of swans are distinctive features. Founded in 1876 by General Wergeland and his troops with financial...

Oddernes Church

There are organ concerts in the summerseason. The church is open mondag - friday, July and August and the rest of the year by appointment.

Vision Aktivitetspark

The Vision activity park in Kristiansand has a surface area of about 1600 sqm, there is something for all ages in the park. Regardless of age and level. Vision Aktivitetspark arrange competitions...

Cykling from Jegersberg to Justvik

The area of Jegersberg is a highly popular hiking area, both equally during the summer and the winter. Wide marked routes are accessible for both baby carriages and wheelchairs. Further out into the...

Myren Grafikk

Joint workshop Myren Graphics is a workshop for artists in the Kristiansand area. The Workshop premises are found in the old barn on Myren Gård. When the doors are open, everyone is welcomed to visit...

Myren Mansion

The gardener Poul Holst Poulsson from Christiania drew up plans for a garden in the English style in 1860. In the course of a couple of years the marshy terrain was built up with ballast from the...

Skjærgårdsopplevelser Sør - Charter boat

Onboard the S/S Christiansand you can bring up to 100 guests, and they can arrange almost anything for you. Anniversaries, summer parties for your company, weddings, confirmation, theme parties -...

Sightseeing by Agder Taxi

1-8 passengers: 530 kroner per hour between 06.00 to 20.00. 690 kroner per hour between 20.00 to 06.00 (evenings). Kveldstidprisene including weekends. Weekend rates begin Friday at 20:00 and lasts...

Jegersberg

These and many more trails are situated in a magnificent terrain where parts of the old road, Vestlandske Hovedvei, runs. Suitable for wheelchairs. Excellent spots along the trail for bathing and...

Shuttle boat to Bragdøya

Visit the island Bragdøya with boat transport from Lumber in Vågsbygd. Timetable and prices: See website.

Sport og Moro (Sports and fun) Vågsbygd

Many of Sport and Moro's activities are unique and they have many people visiting the center every day. The activities to choose from include: Soccer Courts with artificial turf, bubble football,...

Bragdøya island

Bragdøya in Kristiansand is a 0.7-square-kilometre (0.27 sq mi) island in the archipelago of Kristiansand, just south of the city centre. The island is surrounded by the smaller islands of...

Vaffelbua Jegersberg

"Vaffelbua" at Kyrtjønn in the hiking area Jegersberg is located 3 km from UiA (University of Agder Campus Kristiansand) or Prestheia, where you can park your car. You can also enter from Gill and...

Søm Church

Søm Church was consecrated in November 2004. The glass painting is altogether 43 metres long and 1.8 metres broad. This is the work of the artist Kjell Nupen. The church`s architects are Arild...

Kristiansand Golf Club

This 9 hole course is at Korsvik (Randesund), and is around 5 km long.

Dvergsøya

Dvergsøya and Stokken are public recreational areas with bathing places, landing stages and toilets. In summer you can take the sightseeing boat MS Bragdøya from Kristiansand city centre out to the...

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