Kristiansand Hotels

Like a lot of towns in Norway, Kristiansand is no stranger to natural beauty. In Southern Norway however, it comes not in the form of fjords but rather, deep forests, archipelago islands, lakes and curvy rivers. Within all of this sits Kristiansand, where wonderful points of interest like Gimle Estate, the Vest-Agder Folk Museum, Christiansholm Fortress and Kristiansand Cathedral elucidate the history and culture of the small city. Tours of Posebyen Old Town and the incredible Fiskebrygga (Fish Market) are a must for neophyte Kristiansand visitors. The city zoo and Ravnedalan Park also stand out as important attractions to include on the itinerary. Come summer or winter, a slew of hearty recreational pursuits provide incomparable opportunity to commune with nature and by night, Kristiansand’s first-rate restaurants and bars kick into high gear.

Attractions

• Gimle Estate
• Kristiansand Cathedral
• Kristiansand Cannon Museum
• Vest-Agder Folk Museum
• Christiansholm Fortress

Activities

• Kristiansand Zoo
• Ravnedalen Park
• Posebyen Old Town Tours
• Fiskebrygga (Fish Market)
• Kristiansand Jazz Festival

Restaurants

• Vaertshuset Pieder Ro
• Sjøhuset
• Bølgen & Moi
• Smoroyet
• Sjohuset Restaurant

Nightlife

• Bakgarden
• Harvey’s Sports Bar
• Patrick’s Irish Pub
• Lobby Bar
• Spot Nightclub

Climate

Kristiansand has a temperate oceanic climate, with moderate precipitation throughout the year.

• Winter (December to February) -5-3°C
• Spring (March to May) -2-14°C
• Summer (June to August) 10-20°C
• Fall (September to November) 0-16°C