Kristiansand GATEWAY TO NORWAY AND THE BALTIC Almost on the southernmost tip of Norway is the pleasant town of Kristiansand. The town was founded in 1641 by the Danish-Norwegian King Christian IV as a strategic port. Today it is the fifth largest town in Norway and the number one holiday destination for the domestic market. Kristiansand is a pleasant town, known for its magnificent floral displays during the summer. In the heart of town modern architecture stands shoulder to shoulder with historic buildings. Within easy reach of the town centre are forests and lakes, islands and beaches. Photo credit - Arne Lunde 1 Kristiansand A MAGICAL ISLAND The region boasts a wide variety of places to visit a little further afield. The smaller towns of Lillesand, Grimstad and Mandal are famous for their traditional white wooden houses. The lighthouse at Lindesnes marks the important South Cape of Norway. The valley of Setesdal was once remote, and has kept their strong traditions of silverwork, wood carving and folk music firmly alive to this day. Kristiansand is big enough to give you plenty to do, yet small enough to be thoroughly enjoyed in a day. As strategic as it was for King Christian IV, Kristiansand remains the gateway to Norway and to the Baltic. Read more › http://www.cruisesorlandet.com Feel free to use all information on this page in your marketing materials. 2 Kristiansand QUICK FACTS Language: Currency: Norwegian Norwegian Krona (NOK) Distance from pier to city center Transport to/from city center: Pier 13 Odderøykai: 0,5 km Walking distance, taxis available Transportation to/from airport: Downloadable map: 17 km to Kjevik Airport Kristiansand Harbour map 3 Kristiansand SELECTED ATTRACTIONS Kristiansand Museum: Southern Norway’s largest open air historical museum, 34 local, antique houses. Kristiansand Zoo: Biggest attraction in the region. Zoo and a highly popular amusement park. Particularly interesting for the foreign visitor are moose, wolfs, lynx, wolverine and more. The Cannon Museum: See the world’s second largest cannon ever mounted on land. Gimle Estate & Gardens: Visit this old manor house and its beautiful rose gardens dating back to 1850. 4 Kristiansand EXCITING EXTRAS Posebyen: Old town of Kristiansand with traditional wooden houses. Fishmarket “Fiskebrygga”: Visit to see and taste the delicious fresh seafood from local fishermen. Ravnedalen Park: Beautiful park with lake and paths for exploring. Odderøya: Kilden – The Center of Performing Art Island attached to mainland. Beautiful walking tour and Photo Credit - Jon-Petter Thorsen scenery. Kilden – The Center of Performing Art: The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, Theatre and Opera, right on the Silokaia cruise pier. 5 Kristiansand VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS Classic & Popular The Setesdalsbanen Vintage Railway: Photo Credit - Eirik Remo A narrow-gauge railway powered by steam engine. The track section covers 8 km through tunnels, under avalanche shelters and across dams. The skerries: Boat journey on the magic waterways outside Kristiansand to the historical coastal and The Mineral Park: picturesque town Lillesand. More than 1000 exceptional minerals exhibited in underground tunnels. Søgne Old Church: Norway’s oldest half-timber and rose painted Kristiansand Museum: church, built 1640. Can be combined with Open Air museum, old town street with authentic Vest-Agder Museum and city highlights, houses and well preserved farmyard buildings. islands, North Sea Coastal route. 6 CONTACTS [email protected] Tel. +45 33 25 74 00 Nørregade 7B DK-1165 Copenhagen K , Denmark.