Guidebook Kristiansand
Food Scene
Some of the places we can recommend in the Kristiansand-area.
Great location by the river. Love to sit outside. Very close to the apartement.
26 preporuka/e lokalaca
Rådhuscaféen
6 ØsterveienGreat location by the river. Love to sit outside. Very close to the apartement.
Local fish and vegetarian options. Try the rooftop if the weather is nice
37 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tilstede mat og mer
29 Markens gateLocal fish and vegetarian options. Try the rooftop if the weather is nice
Fish Market
6 GravaneBuy fresh schrimps here. Enjoy the atmosphere.
Locals love the hamburgers. Concerts in the summer. Cheque out Bingo-events with the King of Bingo.
33 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cafe Generalen
34 RavnedalsveienLocals love the hamburgers. Concerts in the summer. Cheque out Bingo-events with the King of Bingo.
Bønder i Byen
16 RådhusgataLocal food by the townsquare.
LA PIZZA
13 IdunveienReally good pizza for takeaway
Bølgen & Moi Kristiansand AS
2 NodevigaSunny afternoon
If you are on your way to Lindesnes - why not stop at Jentan på Båly and try the fishcakes here? Can also recommend the homemade strawberrytopping on the softice - yummi
One hours drive, closed off seson
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Jentan on Baly
19 BålyveienIf you are on your way to Lindesnes - why not stop at Jentan på Båly and try the fishcakes here? Can also recommend the homemade strawberrytopping on the softice - yummi
One hours drive, closed off seson
Smag & Behag
Best place to eat in town
The Royal Corner - Middelhavsretter
My sons favorite hamburgerplace
Gvino
Winebar by the sea
Posebyhaven
85 Kristian IVs gateBeatiful place - concerts outside in the summer - bar, bakery, shops
Flua Pizza AS
Pizza som i Napoli
Greek Chef on Wheels
Kjempegod take away
Drinks & Nightlife
guard house Cafè
11 OdderøyveienCool concerts
Ravnedalen Scene
RavnedalenConcerts during summertime.
KICK Nattklubb & Scene
8 Dronningens gateConcerts .
Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub
15 RådhusgataGreat place for shuffleboard.
Haubitz Hall
135 OdderøyaCool concerts
Club 21
7 Vestre StrandgateRooftopbar with a view
Et annet sted
cocktails! been to cool concerts here
Parks & Nature
Bystranda
5 minutes walk.
In the summer: Take the ferry to a lovely little island, MS Bragdøya from peer 6.
Ferry everyday from end of June
36 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bragdøya
In the summer: Take the ferry to a lovely little island, MS Bragdøya from peer 6.
Ferry everyday from end of June
In the summer: Sightseeing with ferry MS Bragdøya, to different islands Bragdøya, Indre Randøya, Stokken mm.
Dvergsøya
In the summer: Sightseeing with ferry MS Bragdøya, to different islands Bragdøya, Indre Randøya, Stokken mm.
Ravnedalen station
Relaxing park, recommend a walk.
Lovely walk in Jegersberg. Take a swim in the lake, Øvre Jegersbergvann. Coffe and waffels at Vaffelbua afterwards. Cheque out the opening times - they may have changed due to Corona.
Vaffelbua Jegersberg
Unnamed RoadLovely walk in Jegersberg. Take a swim in the lake, Øvre Jegersbergvann. Coffe and waffels at Vaffelbua afterwards. Cheque out the opening times - they may have changed due to Corona.
Bertesbukta station
Very clean water.
A walk around Odderøya is very relaxing - by the fishmarked - there are deers living here and if you are lucky you might see some of them. There's a cafe selling waffels during weekends
120 preporuka/e lokalaca
Odderøya fort
A walk around Odderøya is very relaxing - by the fishmarked - there are deers living here and if you are lucky you might see some of them. There's a cafe selling waffels during weekends
Brannposten i Baneheia
Great view from Brannposten
Blomsbukta
Take a bath here:) Very clean water. 15 minutes walk
Lovely Botanical Garden
23 preporuka/e lokalaca
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
27 GimleveienLovely Botanical Garden
Kanelstranda
So beautiful here. In Mandal, a village 40 minutes drive from Kristiansand
Arts & Culture
Kunstsilo
New art museum. Opening 11 of May 2024
Gimle Gard
23 GimleveienSurronded by a stunning park. Great for picknick. 5 minutes walk
Kristiansand folkebibliotek
11 RådhusgataSjekk ut kunsthallen i øverste etasje
Have a look outside at the architecture - or enjoy a concert
104 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kilden Performing Arts Centre
2 SjølystveienHave a look outside at the architecture - or enjoy a concert
Ny Hellesund
Wonderful island
Award winning architecture - worth a visit. Public library in Vennesla, village 20 km north
Vennesla library
19 VenneslamoenAward winning architecture - worth a visit. Public library in Vennesla, village 20 km north
Kristiansand Kunsthall
11 RådhusgataCheque out the exhibitions
D/S Hestmanden
115 AndøyveienMuseum - exhibition from the war on the ship
Archive Foundation
4 VesterveienFormer Gestapo headquarter. Exhibition in the basement
Nupen Kapellet
Absolutly wonderful windows in this little chapell. So peaceful.
Kristiansand Domkirke
9 Gyldenløves gateFjæreheia
35 TauleveienOutdoor theater
Måkeskrik
Musicfestival - outdoor - 7th and 8th of July
Essentials
SPAR Lund
6 SteinkleivaClose to our house, little groceryshop.
Try "Torgrim Hansens beste" - best bread. Few minutes walk
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Torgrim Hansen bakery and confectionery
84 MarviksveienTry "Torgrim Hansens beste" - best bread. Few minutes walk
Vung Tau
19 Kristian IVs gateGood prices on vegetables compared to other stores in town.
Rådhuscaféen
6 ØsterveienCan recommend both carrotbread and dinkelwheat-bread (spelt)
Vinmonopolet
1C Gyldenløves gateBuy wine here.
Qvart Ølkompani
8A IndustrigataBuy local beer here
Best bread ever - try the chiabread. We also love "potetkaker", made of potatoes and flour. Well, love everything here. Sometimes on saturday morning we take the bike to the bakery - a good start, 10 km
Moseid Bakery and Confectionery AS
1 GjelsmoveienBest bread ever - try the chiabread. We also love "potetkaker", made of potatoes and flour. Well, love everything here. Sometimes on saturday morning we take the bike to the bakery - a good start, 10 km
Coffee & Pasta Ans
22 Dronningens gateTry it out!
Joker Oddernesveien
25 OddernesveienOpen Sundays
THE ODD BAKERY AS
Absolutly wonderful sourdough bread. Less than 10 minutes walk
Jegersberg gård
Buy eggs from happy chickens
Getting Around
Lund Torv A station
Busmetro
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of fun stuff to do. During summertime fishing is great - you have to buy a fishing card for the lakes and rivers.
Odderoya Museumshavn
38 NodevigaRent boat or Sup at the museum
Kristiansand zoološki vrt i zabavni park
Kardemomme ByFun for kids.
Spiregården Yogastudio og Café
52 Dronningens gate5 minutes walk.
Aquarama Bad
8 Tangen5 minutes to walk.
Spa - 5 minutes walk. Can recommend my friend Kristin to do your eyebrows - she is really good! Lots of great options for treatment here. Book online https://www.aqv.no/
126 preporuka/e lokalaca
Aquarama Bad
8 TangenSpa - 5 minutes walk. Can recommend my friend Kristin to do your eyebrows - she is really good! Lots of great options for treatment here. Book online https://www.aqv.no/
Geitmyra Matkultursenter for barn - Kristiansand AS
41 OdderøyveienFoodculturecenter for kids
Watch the salmons swimming upriver - watch through glass
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nasjonalt villakssenter - Kvåsfossen
1500 KvåsveienWatch the salmons swimming upriver - watch through glass
Fishing salmon in Otra is possible. Buy a fishingpermission and get access, https://lakseelver.no/nb/elver/otra/fishingrules
Otra
Fishing salmon in Otra is possible. Buy a fishingpermission and get access, https://lakseelver.no/nb/elver/otra/fishingrules
Høyt & Lavt Kristiansand Klatresenter
Indoor climbingcenter. Spend a day here if its raining
Rafting in Mandalselva
10 Fv455Rafting is fun - our family spent a wonderful day here
Kristiansand Tennisklubb
2 Østre RingveiDo you play tennis? A nice walk from the apartement to the tenniscourt.
We have tryed several activities here - can recommend a trip to Evje. One hours drive. A lot of fun!
41 preporuka/e lokalaca
TrollAktiv AS
4 SyrtveitWe have tryed several activities here - can recommend a trip to Evje. One hours drive. A lot of fun!
Skyland Trampolinepark
35A LumberveienFun for kids on a rainy day
Lucky Bowl Kristiansand
53 Kongsgård alleBowling can be fun as well! Walkingdistance.
Bølgane frisbeegolfpark
My son goes here to play