TOURIST INFORMATION Rådhusgt.18, N-4611 Kristiansand turistinformasjon@kristiansand.kommune.no Tel.: +47 38 07 50 00 Open all year, www.visitkrs.no
Lynx Dyreparken / Photo: Dyreparken
Photo: Vidar Moløkken
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KRISTIANSAND
A holiday paradise for children! Kristiansand is the capital of Southern Norway. Simple to get to and easy to enjoy. For decades, Kristiansand has been Norwegians’ favourite holiday destination, and we are not afraid to call the town a holiday paradise for children.
EXPERIENCES Kristiansand is full of experiences for young and old alike. Its most well-known attractions are Kristiansand Zoo with the Kaptein Sabeltann pirate show, Cardamom Town and Hakkebakkeskogen forest. The town also a lovely new swimming complex, Aquarama, beside Bystranda – the beach in the middle of the town. Aquarama is a public health and wellbeing complex, which offers activities in water and on land. Høyt & Lavt climbing park has also established itself as the coolest playground in town. The town is known as Children’s Town, with lots of opportunities for great experiences!
CULTURE The spectacular Kilden Performing Arts Centre is situated further out on the quay at Odderøya, and
it houses our foremost cultural institutions such as Kilden Opera, Agder Theatre and Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. There are free concerts in the foyer every day at 13.00 (except Sundays) throughout the summer. Søgne cultural centre is an old vicarage situated in beautiful rural surroundings, where visitors can experience art and history exhibitions all year. An exhibition about the Stone Age describes how Norway’s oldest skull, belonging to the Stone Age woman ‘Sol’ who lived around 9,800 years ago, was found. Hitler’s secret weapon in Southern Norway – a one-man Biber submarine – is exhibited inside the rock formation behind the cultural centre. Søgne Old Church is one of the biggest attractions in Søgne. The church dates back to 1640, and it is the oldest timber-frame church. Inside, you find beautiful decorations, carvings, wall and ceiling paintings in Rococo and Baroque styles.
QUAYSIDE PROMENADE Wander along the beautiful quayside promenade, past small boats in the marina with art en route. Walk to the fort and admire the view of Østre Havn. You can conclude your walk at Fiskebrygga quay in Vestre Havn, where you can buy delicious seafood, enjoy a free sample, or sit on the edge of the quay with an ice cream while boats pass through the Gravane Canal.
SEA AND LAND There are lots of nature experiences on offer in Kristiansand. Odderøya to the south-west and Baneheia in the north-east have great walking trails, lovely swimming spots and abundant nature and culture.
