Tourist information from Kristiansand and surrounding areas

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26.August 2011

Key facts about the Kristiansand Region

Kristiansand is the fifth largest city in Norway. Its surrounding villages are Birkeland, Iveland, Lillesand, Songdalen, Søgne og Vennesla.

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26.August 2011

The Kristiansand Region

The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and the Quart Music Festival.

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6.January 2012

Sørlandet

Sørlandet is the true home of the Norwegian summer, known for a beautiful coast with skerries, islands, and cosy towns and villages.

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19.April 2011

Welcome to the Lindesnes Region

Visit the southernmost region in Norway. Here you can visit the oldest lighthouse in Norway, and fish for salmon in the Mandalselva River.

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22.December 2011

The Arendal Region

Region Arendal offers skerries, saltwater, festivals, arts and culture, tranquillity and activities in nature such as fishing, canoeing and hiking.

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19.April 2011

Key facts about the Arendal Region

The Arendal Region is a beautiful coastal area consisting of skerries, woods and hills. It is a popular summer holiday spot for many Norwegians.

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6.January 2012

Key facts about Sørlandet

Sørlandet is the southernmost region of Norway, with 30 municipalities and approximately250,000 inhabitants.

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Getting here and around | 26.August 2011

Getting to the Kristiansand Region and around

The Kristiansand Region is centrally situated in the far south of Norway.

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Getting here and around | Air travel | 27.September 2011

Cheap flights to Kristiansand

Fly Norwegian – the easy, pleasant and affordable way to visit Kristiansand.

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Getting here and around | 1.December 2011

Getting to the Arendal Region and around

Take the bus from Kristiansand, Kristiansand Airport Kjevik or Oslo, or drive your car along E18. Even the train brings you to the Arendal Region.

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Getting here and around | 6.January 2012

Getting to Sørlandet and around

Kristiansand is the communications centre in Sørlandet. It has extensive train, bus, ferry and plane links with the rest of Norway and abroad.

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Getting here and around | Ferries & Boats | 28.October 2011

Color Line

The easiest way to Norway!

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Tourist information | 26.August 2011

Tourist information for the Kristiansand Region

Kristiansand Tourist Information Office provides useful information of what you can enjoy and where you can stay in the city and surrounding area.

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Tourist information | 26.September 2011

Tourist information for the Arendal Region

The main tourist office for the region is located in Arendal, whilst smaller tourist information offices are available locally.

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Tourist information | 6.January 2012

Tourist information in Sørlandet

Sørlandet comprises of seven different regions, and each of the regions has one or more tourist information offices.

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What is on | Concerts & Festivals | Festivals | 3.November 2011

The Hove Festival

Robyn, Kaisers Orchestra and Linkin Park headlined the 2011 festival. Hove is probably the only festival in the world with its own boat camp.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 19.September 2011

What to do in the Kristiansand Region

Go on a boat trip to picturesque Lillesand, take a stroll thorough Kristiansand's charming old town or visit the former naval base at Odderøya.

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What to do | Active holiday | Winter without skis | 26.August 2011

Winter in the Kristiansand Region

In the Kristiansand Region, winter is basically synonymous with "green".

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 26.August 2011

Tour suggestions in the Kristiansand Region

Stroll around Kristiansand's old town, join a boat trip from Kristiansand through Blindleia to Lillesand or try a biking route.

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What to do | Shopping | 26.August 2011

Shopping in the Kristiansand Region

Shop for local products at central market in Kristiansand, or try the Posebyen Market on Saturdays during the summer.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 26.August 2011

Eating in the Kristiansand Region

There is a selection of places to eat. In Kristiansand, try the area around the fishmarket and quayside or an outdoor café in the pedestrian area.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 26.August 2011

Attractions in the Kristiansand Region

See lions at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, go for a ride with a steam train or see one of the world's largest cannons at the Cannon Museum.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 11.August 2011

Møvik Fortress

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.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 1.December 2011

Winter in the Arendal Region

Winter in Arendal Region is beautiful, and there is a calm atmosphere for you to enjoy.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 19.April 2011

Tour suggestions in the Arendal Region

The varied nature in the Arendal Region displays idyllic towns, beautiful countryside and quiet woods and hills.

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What to do | Shopping | 19.April 2011

Shopping in the Arendal Region

Shopping is possible outside towns, at shopping centres and in pleasant town centres. Both local stores and national chains are found in the area.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 19.April 2011

Dining in the Arendal Region

The Arendal Region's restaurants and cafés have delicacies to offer. Everything from sandwiches to five-course dinners, and more. It is your choice.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 19.April 2011

Attractions in the Arendal Region

Visit charming Lyngør, or see the beautiful protected landscape Hove on Tromøy. Swim in potholes and learn about the culture of the region.

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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 31.January 2012

Deep-sea fishing in Sørlandet

With its long coastline dotted with small islands and fjords, the Skagerrak Coast in Southern Norway offers ample opportunities for deep-sea fishing.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 6.January 2012

Scenic attractions in Sørlandet

From Risør to Flekkefjord, the coastline is dotted with small islands and skerries, making it a beautiful patchwork.

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What to do | Shopping | 6.January 2012

Shopping in Sørlandet

Sørlandet's many small and white wooden towns offer special and one of a kind shops.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 6.January 2012

Dining in Sørlandet

Seafood has a long tradition in Sørlandet.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 6.January 2012

Hiking in Sørlandet

Sørlandet offers both short and longer hikes. Setesdal, Åmli, Sirdal and Åseral are popular mountain hiking areas. Or you can walk by the coast.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Rafting | 26.August 2011

What to do in Sørlandet

Go fishing, cycling and hiking, or see lions at at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 19.April 2011

The south coast and Telemark

This contrasting trip follows the beautiful coastline dotted with detours to pretty little towns redolent with the atmosphere of the windjammer age.

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Where to stay | Camping | 26.August 2011

Where to stay in the Kristiansand Region

Stay at a city hotel in Kristiansand or rent a cabin by the sea. Or listen to the children - stay overnight at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 19.April 2011

Where to stay in the Arendal Region

You can stay at a city hotel by the sea or a cosy guest house rural surroundings. Or you can stay at a hostel, a family cabin or go camping.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 6.January 2012

Where to stay in Sørlandet

The most special way to spend your holiday is by renting a private cabin.

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