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Pro
Nice beaches, lovely walking country and manageable city center with good events planning
Con
Everything! The weather, the prices (goes for the whole country), the people, the nightlife (terrible!!)..... I could go on for ever!!
In a nutshell
Nice friendly people, good to walk around. Great views.
Dont miss the 2nd largest cannon of WW II in Møvik
globetrott Says: Dont miss the 2nd largest cannon of WW II in Møvik: it is a fascinating place of history, even if you are not so very much interested in military things.These cannons were built in order to control all of the entrance into the baltic sea from here and from the opposite shore...
globetrott Says: The old fortress was built on an peninsula and there were some cannons in front of that fortress to defend it. They are another tourist-attraction of Kristiansand nowadays, take a closer look at them, they have nice engravings and ornaments as well.Take a look at the handles...
great wooden architecture in Kristiansand
globetrott Says: Take a walk through the centre of Kristiansand and you will see that most of the interesting buildings will be found in the very centre of the old town, just like this great wooden building in my 1st and 2nd picture, that I saw in a short walking-distance from the main...
Byhallen & Brandvagt - the townhall & firebrigades
globetrott Says: Brandvagt is the norwegian name for the firebrigades and Byhallen means townhall. Take a look what a pretty house they are located in, directely at the main square of Kristiansand, and opposite of the cathedral. A realy pretty building in the norwegian Art Nouveau-style made...
Vestningsvollen: the old fortess of Kristiansand
globetrott Says: Vestningsvollen is the name of the old fortress next to the port of Kristiansand, it is partly used as a concerthall and disco and it is open to the public and offers some great view of the port-area and also to the castle.The walls of this fortress are about 5 meters thick...
globetrott Says: Take a look inside of Domkirke in Kristiansand, the church dates back to the year 1885 and has some interesting details, that you will see here in my pictures.This church was built mainly of wood, even the main columns holding the construction of the churchtop were totally...
2 Reviews and 64 Opinions We have been there for one night only, but everything was really nice. Big and cozy rooms,...
Restaurant Østen: The southern version of the East
Saagar Says: On the second floor of the main pedestrian road (Name+number) is "Restaurant Østen" ("The East"). The interior is fancy, the food is quite on the regular side. When staff understood we were familar with "the east" less blandness was disernable...The big item appeared to be a...
adema29 Says: We liked its atmosphere and of course the food they serve. But I most appreciate they have in the children menu not only hamburgers and chips, but as well a healthy choice: salmon with baked potatoes.
take the ferry to Hirtshals in Danmark
globetrott Says: Another quite easy way to get to Kristiansand is by ferry from Hirtshals in Danmark. That ferry will be the fastest way to get to the southern tip of Norway from central Europe.Once that you came that far up in Danmark, dont miss to take a sidestep to SKAGEN where the...
globetrott Says: Unfortunately you cannot go to very many places by train in Norway, but To Kristiansand you can get easily by train or overland-buses, from Oslo for instance the train takes about 6 hours and will take you through a scenic landscape.Below you will find a link to the...
globetrott Says: Driving along the coastal roads in Norway is mostly some fun, BUT now and then you have to pay toll and this is done in the most stupid way I even saw:The Toll-system for cars is fully automatic and an invoice will be sent to your homeadress ! It might take 1-6 months untill...
Servicern Says: A big MALL located just east of the city-center, with over 100 shops and 3.000 parking lots.The biggest shopping mall in the this region of Norway.Bus-connection to the city-center is excellent. All kind of norwegian souvenirs, clothing, shoes ................ It is up to...
Hildeal Says: Kristiansand is a small place where the innhabitans feels related to eachother.In 2000 a terrible incident happened in Baneheia, a small place in Kristiansand. To girls,8 and 10 years old were found raped and killed inside the wood of baneheia. The day the girls were burried...
globetrott Says: For me it always again a lot of fun to watch out for the local pot-holes, when I come to a new city. In Kristiansand they also use their own design for it, shownig the Domkirke, the townhall and another house I did not recognize.
geigen Says: Like other places in Norway, Kristiansand can get a little rowdy on Saturday nights downtown and fights can occur. It's not exactly something to be woried about but definately something to know about.
globetrott Says: Take a closer look at this strange catamaran in the port of Kristiansand. It was built as an art-object in 2002 and sailed to Sweden already and through some canals in Germany and the Netherlands.In the port of Kristiansand you will also find a lot of traditional yachts and...
globetrott Says: Here you can see some other great building with interesting architecture, that you will see , whem you will take a walk through the old part of the citycentre of Kristiansand. It should be enough to dedicate about 1-2 hours to see the most interesting places, and most of...
Synch_X Says: Start has for the last two years been down in the 1st division, but after a very dramatic qualifying match against Strømsgodset they reached the premier divison. Kristiansand Stadium has one stand and two terraces. The main stand has a capacity of around 4,000 seats, the...
Sørlandspasset - way to save money:
Saagar Says: Sørlandspasset - "The Southern Counties' Pass" - gives you access and discounts to many activities and experiences in the Sørlandet region. The pass can be bought at the tourist offices (check www.sorlandet.com for tourist office locations and 2005. discounts). The pass is...
Accessible for the handicapped
Saagar Says: Kristiansand prides itself for being the most accessible city for the physically challenged/handicapped.You will find more information on this at www.kristiansandkommune.no and then check "tilgjengelighetsguiden" (the access guide).Worth considering, since most Norwegian...
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Start has for the last two years been down in the 1st division, but after a very dramatic qualifying match against Strømsgodset they reached the premier...
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an interesting town in the south of Norway
Kristiansand is an interesting town in the south of Norway, dont miss it !
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The "capital" of southern Norway
Kristiansand is the fifth largest city in Norway, with 75.000 inhabitants. It is situated on the southern coast, with a nice summer climate and snowy winters. It is named after the danish-norwegian......
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I've got some interesting experiences in Kristiansand. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 19 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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While not the southernmost city in Norway - the prize for this achievement goes to neighbouring Mandal town - Kristiansand is located approximately at the southern tip of Norway and has a definite...
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Kristiansand is a great town and lively at all times of the year. The town really changes character in the summer as visitors come for Quart and the beaches.
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