Guidebook for Kristiansand

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Guidebook for Kristiansand

Food Scene

Love this little local spot. Great pizza and good atmosphere. A must try.
26 locals recommend
Rådhuscaféen
6 Østerveien
26 locals recommend
Love this little local spot. Great pizza and good atmosphere. A must try.
You gotta try their fish soup. if you dont like fish the other soups are great too:)
9 locals recommend
Hos Naboen
19A Markens gate
9 locals recommend
You gotta try their fish soup. if you dont like fish the other soups are great too:)
Great cafe with a great atmosphere. Also chill vibes on the weekends. Younger crowd.
15 locals recommend
SkagenPub
5 Markens gate
15 locals recommend
Great cafe with a great atmosphere. Also chill vibes on the weekends. Younger crowd.
The fishmarket is just on the edge of the center, by the port. There a lots of great restaurants here. Every tuesday evening through summer theres a free concert. You have to be out early to get in.
90 locals recommend
Fish Market
6 Gravane
90 locals recommend
The fishmarket is just on the edge of the center, by the port. There a lots of great restaurants here. Every tuesday evening through summer theres a free concert. You have to be out early to get in.
Open only in summertime. This place is known for their mackerell. You get a large serving (200 nok) Its worth it if you like to try some good local fish. Located at the fishmarket
rett-i-garnet
18 Gravane
Open only in summertime. This place is known for their mackerell. You get a large serving (200 nok) Its worth it if you like to try some good local fish. Located at the fishmarket
Hennig Olsen is the local icecream manufacturer. (dont mind the adress,its not a place to visit)But also the largest brand in Norway. You will see outlets throughout the city that sell Hennig Olsen Is. (icecream) Try a softserve in a cone:)
Hennig-Olsen Is AS
51 Vesterveien
Hennig Olsen is the local icecream manufacturer. (dont mind the adress,its not a place to visit)But also the largest brand in Norway. You will see outlets throughout the city that sell Hennig Olsen Is. (icecream) Try a softserve in a cone:)

Drinks & Nightlife

Restaurant with a lounge on the second floor, great for drinks on the weekend. But more autumn and winter place. They got great steak if you want a feed.
10 locals recommend
Slakter Sørensen
8b Markens gate
10 locals recommend
Restaurant with a lounge on the second floor, great for drinks on the weekend. But more autumn and winter place. They got great steak if you want a feed.
More of a hipster place, re opening autumn 2017. Great spot
Teateret
2 Kongens gate
More of a hipster place, re opening autumn 2017. Great spot
Small and cool place. Got djs playing, tiny dancefloor. More alternative and hipster. I like the place.
13 locals recommend
guard house Cafè
11 Odderøyveien
13 locals recommend
Small and cool place. Got djs playing, tiny dancefloor. More alternative and hipster. I like the place.
Great cocktails. good for summertime. gets bussy later at night on the weekends.
28 locals recommend
Bakgården
11 Tollbodgata
28 locals recommend
Great cocktails. good for summertime. gets bussy later at night on the weekends.

Sightseeing

Right up the road. Check it out. the botanical gardens are there too.
20 locals recommend
Gimle Gard
23 Gimleveien
20 locals recommend
Right up the road. Check it out. the botanical gardens are there too.

Getting Around

the closest bus stop. Buses from here go to the zoo, sørlandsparken and the city centre.
Oddemarka station
the closest bus stop. Buses from here go to the zoo, sørlandsparken and the city centre.

Entertainment & Activities

The cinema, in the city centre.
33 locals recommend
Kristiansand Cinema
9 Vestre Strandgate
33 locals recommend
The cinema, in the city centre.
The fitness centre by the university. There is a swimming pool here too. Got everything you need for a good workout. Also a good timetable if you like joining in classes. 5 minute walk from apartment.
Spicheren Treningssenter
The fitness centre by the university. There is a swimming pool here too. Got everything you need for a good workout. Also a good timetable if you like joining in classes. 5 minute walk from apartment.

Arts & Culture

Artgallery, often showing major artist.In the centre of town.
Galleri Bi-Z
3 Dronningens gate
Artgallery, often showing major artist.In the centre of town.
11 locals recommend
Kristiansand folkebibliotek
11 Rådhusgata
11 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Amazing garden and great for a picnic.
6 locals recommend
Myren Gard
5 Myrbakken
6 locals recommend
Amazing garden and great for a picnic.
The botanical garden,by gimle gård. 5 minute walk from the apartment.
23 locals recommend
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
27 Gimleveien
23 locals recommend
The botanical garden,by gimle gård. 5 minute walk from the apartment.
The largest zoo in Norway. Lots of people come from Norway to visit every year. And also from overseas. It is an amusement park aswell as a great view of animals. There is also a waterpark in it. approx 13 kms from apartment. Take bus M1 (sørlandssenteret) just up the road (stop oddemarka) bus takes about 15 minutes.
395 locals recommend
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kardemomme By
395 locals recommend
The largest zoo in Norway. Lots of people come from Norway to visit every year. And also from overseas. It is an amusement park aswell as a great view of animals. There is also a waterpark in it. approx 13 kms from apartment. Take bus M1 (sørlandssenteret) just up the road (stop oddemarka) bus takes about 15 minutes.
If you wanne have a urban walk through some natur and with a great view of Kristiansand port take a stroll here. Not too far, and not too hilly. On sundays they serve waffles by the cafe on the tip. (they only take cash here). Start the walk on the side of the fishmarket.
120 locals recommend
Odderøya fort
120 locals recommend
If you wanne have a urban walk through some natur and with a great view of Kristiansand port take a stroll here. Not too far, and not too hilly. On sundays they serve waffles by the cafe on the tip. (they only take cash here). Start the walk on the side of the fishmarket.
If you wanne go hiking this is an amazing place. There are alos fresh water lakes here to go swimming at.
44 locals recommend
Baneheia
Baneheia
44 locals recommend
If you wanne go hiking this is an amazing place. There are alos fresh water lakes here to go swimming at.
Ravnedalen is located close to baneheia. Great spot for a picnic. Ther restaurant there serve apprenetly the best burgers in town.They are good:) Concerts are happening here throughout the summertime.
27 locals recommend
Ravnedalen station
27 locals recommend
Ravnedalen is located close to baneheia. Great spot for a picnic. Ther restaurant there serve apprenetly the best burgers in town.They are good:) Concerts are happening here throughout the summertime.