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
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Kristiansand Dyrepark
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Odderøya Museumshavn
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Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
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Kristiansand Cannon Museum
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Badelandet Aqua Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kristiansand
Kristiansand Dyrepark
Badelandet Aqua Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kristiansand Dyrepark
- Visit Odderøya Museumshavn
- Visit Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
- Eat at Hennig-Olsen ice cream
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Kristiansand Cannon Museum
- Visit Badelandet Aqua Park
- Eat at McDonald's
Where to eat
Local favourites
Hennig-Olsen ice cream
Produced in Kristiansand, it is one of the largest ice cream brands in Norway. There are also several ice cream bars in the main street Mark
McDonald's
Meals are approx. 80 kr.
Lotus Grillbar
Nice and affordable Chinese food. Take-away service
Håndverkeren
Restaurant house that offers affordable, traditional Norwegian food, taproom and concert venue. Sunday buffet from 189 kr.
La Pizza
Traditional Italian pizza out of a converted shipping container.
Egon
Serves nice food for a much better price/quality ratio. All kinds of dishes available; go to the bar to order.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hamresanden Resort
Offers cabins, caravan and tent sites in the summer and an all-year apartment hotel.
Hotel Q42
Neat suites and junior suites for 2-6 persons, suitable for families with children.
Åros feriesenter
Motel, cabins, log cabins, camping cabins and tent positions, close to a sandy beach and swimming pool.
Kristiansand feriesenter Dvergsnestangen
Camping and various other accommodation options near the beach, rental boats and a guest harbor.
Bondegårdsparken Hyttegrend
Rent a cottage or apartment in the countryside on a farm with pets {{dead link
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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