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Things to see in Kristiansand Municipality (Norway): 48 places and when to go
Kristiansand Municipality is a town in Norway with around 64,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Temples (21), History (19), Nature (10). The best known are Kristiansand Cathedral, Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park and Setesdal Line. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 17 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 58.1666, 8
- Population
- About 64,000
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (21) · History (19) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Architecture (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- SVG Stavanger, 158 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kristiansand Municipality
The places in and around Kristiansand Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kristiansand CathedralChurch building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway2.3 km
- Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement ParkZoo in Kristiansand, Norway8.7 km
- Setesdal LineRailway line in Norway14 km
- Christiansholm FortressBuilding in Kristiansand, Southern Norway2.5 km
- Grim ChurchChurch building in Grim, Norway2.6 km
- Grønningen LighthouseLighthouse in Norway11 km
- Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical GardenFormerly named Kristiansand Museum (until 1990)876 m
- Oksøy LighthouseLighthouse in Norway built 190011 km
- Hægeland ChurchChurch building in Vennesla Municipality, Southern Norway29 km
- Harkmark ChurchChurch building in Mandal, Southern Norway27 km
- Høvåg ChurchChurch building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway15 km
- Oddernes ChurchChurch building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway1.1 km
- Songvår LighthouseLighthouse in Norway20 km
- Tveit ChurchChurch building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway9.9 km
- Old Vennesla ChurchParish church in Vennesla, Norway12 km
- Birkenes ChurchChurch building in Birkeland, Agder, Norway20 km
- Finsland ChurchChurch building in Songdalen, Southern Norway29 km
- HamresandenBeach in Agder, Norway5.5 km
- Holum ChurchChurch in Krossen, Lindesnes, Norway30 km
- Justvik ChurchChurch building in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway4.2 km
- Øyslebø ChurchChurch building in Marnardal, Southern Norway26 km
- Søgne ChurchChurch building in Søgne, Southern Norway15 km
- Vågsbygd ChurchChurch building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway5.6 km
- Vestre Moland ChurchChurch building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway24 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Voie Church, Torridal Church
- Beaches: Bystranda
- History: Justøy Chapel, Lillesand Church, Øvrebø Church, Boen Gård
- Nature: Ropstadknuten, Gåseholmen og Slettholmen, Herøya, Kjellingen, Nedre Timenes, Risøya, Rivingen, Rosåsmyr og Ospåsmyr, Songvaar, Hellersøya og Kubbøya, Valløy
- Hiking: Barnevandrerstien, del 4, Barnevandrerstien, del 5, Barnevandrerstien, del 6
- Diving: Dornier DO-24
- Food and drink: Hunsfos Bryggeri, Qvart Ølkompani
- Snow: Tveit skisenter
When to go to Kristiansand Municipality
The best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:50
- FebBest time9:01
- MarBest time11:24
- AprPossible14:04
- MayBest time16:26
- JunBest time17:51
- JulBest time17:15
- AugBest time15:06
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:54
- NovPossible7:28
- DecBest time6:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 08. In June, 47 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kristiansand Municipality
The nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG, Stavanger), 158 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arendal Municipality36 places56 km
- Skien Municipality67 places148 km
- Sandnes28 places154 km
- Stavanger33 places162 km
- Tønsberg Municipality82 places186 km
- Moss, Norway62 places209 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kristiansand Municipality?
The best known: Kristiansand Cathedral, Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, Setesdal Line, Christiansholm Fortress, Grim Church. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 17 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 08.
How do you get to Kristiansand Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), 158 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kristiansand Municipality as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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