About Kristiansand
Kristiansand is one of Norway's major cities, home to around 117,237 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Kristiansand
1
Fiskebrygga
2
Kristiansand Dyrepark
3
Posebyen
4
Christiansholm Fortress
5
Odderøya Museumshavn
6
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
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Arkivet
8
Kristiansand Cannon Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Fiskebrygga
- Visit Kristiansand Dyrepark
- Visit Posebyen
- Eat at Hennig-Olsen ice cream
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Christiansholm Fortress
- Visit Odderøya Museumshavn
- Visit Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
- Eat at McDonald's
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Arkivet
- Visit Kristiansand Cannon Museum
- Visit Baneheia
- Eat at Lotus Grillbar
Where to eat
Hennig-Olsen ice cream
McDonald's
Lotus Grillbar
Håndverkeren
La Pizza
Egon
Slakter Sørensen
La Famiglia
Where to stay
- Hamre familiecamping
- Roligheden camping
- Åros feriesenter
- Kristiansand feriesenter Dvergsnestangen
- Hamresanden Resort
Shopping
- Markens gate
- Sørlandssenteret
- Amfi Vågsbygd
- Galleri Bi-Z
- Husfliden
- Høie
Nightlife
- Bakgården Bar
- Charlies Bar
- Christianssand Brygghus
- Dis
- Harvey's Sportsbar
- Heidi's Bier Bar
Museums & culture
- Odderøya Museumshavn
- Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
- Kristiansand Cannon Museum
In pictures
Kristiansand gallery
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