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Kristiansand is Southern Norway’s largest city and traffic hub. There is plenty to do with attractions such as Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, the new theatre and concert hall Kilden Performing Arts Centre, museums and galleries. Outstanding restaurants and buzzing activity on Fiskebrygga quay, a great atmosphere at Torvet, excellent shopping, a wander through the old district Posebyen among white wooden buildings or lazy days by the sea make it easy to have a great time in the capital of Southern Norway.

Do you enjoy swimming off delightful beaches, canoeing, boat trips, camping or visiting idyllic outlying harbours? Raet National Park was created in 2016 to protect the special natural area which extends from the Grimstad along the entire Arendal coastal strip to Lyngør in Tvedestrand.

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BRUFJELL Brufjell is in Åna-Sira just outside Flekkefjord. The place is famous for its very special potholes, and you can enjoy panoramic views of the whole coast on your way there. There is a marked path to the potholes. Remember to bring sturdy footwear, plenty to drink and your camera.

is a stretch of coast between Lillesand and Kristiansand. Shielded from the ocean by the islands, islets and skerries of the archipelago, boats can sail safely in sheltered waters. There is buzzing activity here in summer when the cabins and holiday homes in the area fill up with holidaymakers and boating enthusiasts heading out to sea. A sightseeing boat operates a daily service with daily departures between Lillesand and Kristiansand during summer.

LYNGØR This island community, which is situated between Risør and Tvedestrand, has been voted the best preserved village in Europe. In the Age of Sail, Lyngør’s harbour buzzed with activity, but today there are only about 80 permanent residents left on the islands. The place comes alive in summer, however.

Ferry connection to the mainland with several daily departures.

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Visit the local fishmonger to buy fresh prawns and other delicacies from the sea. Follow the example of the locals and enjoy fresh prawns straight out of the bag on the quay.

Keep an eye out for locally produced food such as sausages, ham, cordial, jam and «lefse». Several shops sell locally produced specialities. Go to visitsouthernnorway.com for tips on restaurants and cafés that serve local food or check for the “#SpisSørlandet logo.

CLIMBING ADVENTURES IN SETESDAL

When you travel through Setesdal, you should look for products marked ‘Smaken av Setesdal’ (a taste of Setesdal) – these products are produced locally in Setesdal.

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The river Otra is one of the largest waterways in Southern Norway and has a large stock of trout. One fishing licence covers 150 kilometres. It is also possible to go mountain lake fishing.

We recommend taking the coast road south through Stord on the way back. Follow the road to Haugesund, drive to the island of Karmøy and take the ferry from Skudeneshavn to Stavanger. Follow the North Sea Road from Stavanger to Kristiansand.

SHORT OR LONG HIKING TRAILS Throughout the valley there are excellent opportunities for walking and hiking. From Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, amazing viewpoints await you.

The Setesdal valley is known for its rich cultural heritage. Setesdal has long traditions within the silversmith’s craft, folk music and production of the bunad, the Norwegian national costume.

The trip starts in Kristiansand. Follow Telemarksvegen road (the Rv41 road) towards Åmli and on to Dalen in Telemark county.

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From Dalen it’s also easy to drive directly to Valle and Bykle in Setesdal.

The town of Rjukan is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List due to its dramatic scenery and exciting World War II history. At 1,883 metres, Gaustatoppen is Telemark’s highest mountain. Follow the Telemark Canal towards the coast.

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Round trip 3 There are several great summit walks in Åmli, for example to Lindestadknuten (858 metres). Well-marked paths and magnificent views. Dalen Hotel in Dalen is well worth a visit. With its ‘dragon style’ architecture, it looks like it comes straight out of a fairy tale.

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Known as the capital of Fjord Norway, Bergen is a beautiful Hanseatic city with wonderful architecture and many attractions. A walk along the famous Bryggen in Bergen, a visit to the Fish Market in the city centre and a trip on the Fløibanen Funicular to the summit of one of the seven mountains surrounding the city are just a few of the things you should do while you are in Bergen.

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“Via ferrata” is Italian for iron road. This is a climbing route where you are secured to the rock by means of a steel cable. There are also iron rungs in the steepest sections, making the ascent safe and relatively simple.

Setesdal offers three different Via ferrata’s.

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The two big airports in Southern Norway are Kjevik in Kristiansand and Torp outside Sandefjord. KLM operates a direct service from Amsterdam to Kjevik, Widerøe operates a service from Copenhagen and London and Wizz Air to Gdansk. Torp has an extensive schedule of flights. In addition to KLM, Widerøe and Norwegian, budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air also fly to Torp from several destinations in Europe.

Both airports have good connections to the biggest airports in Norway. The biggest car rental companies also have offices at both airports.

The trip continues over the Haukelifjell mountains to Røldal and, from there, Odda, innermost in the Hardangerfjord, is just a short distance away. You can choose between several routes to Bergen, but we recommend the new tunnel under the Folgefonna glacier. Take the ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Årsnes to Gjermundshamn and follow the road to Bergen.

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Why not also try some local beer from the local breweries Nøgne Ø or Lindesnes Brygghus?

Lindesnes Brygghus is Norway’s southernmost brewery.

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The mountain village of Hovden, which is situated at the top end of the Setesdal valley, is a perfect starting point for mountain hikes, fishing and mountain biking.

Thanks to its location and climate, the entire Setesdal Valley enjoys long and stable winters. From wide, open country to floodlit trails through th forest. If you prefer hitting the slopes, Hovden is the largest alpine centre in the region.

There are several daily ferry departures from Hirtshals in Denmark to Southern Norway. Color Line sails to Kristiansand and Larvik on the vessels Superspeed 1 and 2. FjordLine operates a summer service from Hirtshals to Kristiansand, and daily departures from Hirtshals to Langesund. colorline.com • fjordline.com

Or perhaps you could take a detour to Eiken and walk one or more sections of the Child Wanderer Path starting from Heddan farm.

The trip, which starts in Kristiansand and takes you north through the Setesdal valley on the RV9 road, is a journey though an exciting cultural history landscape, with activities for the whole family en route. The Setesdal valley is well-known for its rich traditions in folk music, silversmith art, food and building traditions.

SKIING IN SETESDAL

Have dinner at five metres below sea level.

“Under” in Lindesnes is Europe’s first and the world’s largest underwater restaurant. The restaurant opened in 2019. “Under” is within walking distance to Lindesnes Havhotell. Book your gourmet experience at under.no.

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Then continue on the North Sea Road to Mandal and take a pleasant detour around Tregde and Langenes before arriving back in Kristiansand.

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You should sample some of the region’s local specialities when you visit Southern Norway. Many restaurants and cafés serve locally produced food and beverages. Ask the staff to recommend local fare on the menu.

From Stavanger, drive south along the North Sea Road in the footsteps of the Vikings. The North Sea Road, the stretch of coast between Haugesund and Kristiansand, takes you through beautiful varied scenery. From the flat and wide open landscape of Jæren to more dramatic landscapes between Egersund and Flekkefjord. Here, the roads wind their way up and around deep fjords and high mountains. The landscape of Lista is characterised by large plains and long beaches before again becoming more dramatic in the area around Lindesnes.

Kristiansand – Setesdal – Haukeli – Hardanger – Bergen – Haugesund – Stavanger – Kristiansand Duration: approx. 7-14 days

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‘The white towns’ along the coast of Southern Norway are characteristic of this part of Norway.

The towns are known for their narrow streets and white wooden houses in idyllic locations by the sea, and Risør is the town with the best-preserved wooden houses. The town has a rich artistic scene and the archipelago is the town’s ‘park’. At Stangholmen Lighthouse at the very edge of the ocean, you can enjoy great food and drink and explore Risør’s archipelago.

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At Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, you can explore Cardamom Town and meet the animals of Hakkebakkeskogen forest, known from the children’s book author Thorbjørn Egner’s world. The family park also has a Nordic wilderness area with elk, wolves, wolverines and lynx, in addition to exotic animals from all over the world. The park is open all year and is Norway’s biggest amusement park.

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The region has a mild climate, and the archipelago along the coast is known for its many beaches, sheltered coves and countless islets and skerries. Boating, swimming, kayaking and relaxing on the beach are popular activities along this stretch of coast, which is also known as ’Norway’s Riviera’. Not far from the coast, you will find an inland landscape of forests, rivers, lakes and valleys. Various roads wind and twist through the area, providing opportunities for many different travel routes. The mountainous area in the north of the region is perfect for spectacular hikes in beautiful, invigorating mountain scenery, all the way up to Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau, Hardanger­vidda.

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Norwegians call the southernmost part of Norway ‘Sørlandet’ (‘Southern Country’) The distance both to the capital Oslo and the fjords in west is short. This part of Norway is near Europe with several daily ferry services from Hirtshals in Denmark to Kristiansand, Larvik and Langesund. Using these towns as starting points, planning a full and action-packed holiday in Southern Norway is easy.

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The trip starts in Kristiansand and takes you north through the Setesdal valley on the RV9 road. At Brokke, turn off towards Suleskar in Sirdal. At its highest point, the Suleskarvegen road, which is open in summer, is 1,050 metres above sea level. There is often snow and high snow banks on this road even in summer.

You arrive at Lysebotn, a short distance from Suleskar, after driving round 27 hairpin bends. You can take a ferry from Lysebotn to Stavanger on the Lysefjord, one of Norway’s most beautiful and breath-taking fjords.

You pass the famous mountain formation Prekestolen (the Pulpit Rock) on the trip.

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FAMILY HOLIDAY IN SOUTHERN NORWAY Southern Norway is the natural first choice for families traveling to Norway on holiday. It is easy to get to and within easy reach of many fun experiences for the whole family. Southern Norway is the favourite destination of Norwegian families, so there are numerous accommodation options and activities that are suitable for families with children. There are campsites and cabins for rent most places, and most hotels have family rooms.

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For more than 350 years, Lindesnes Lighthouse has welcomed people from its beautiful, exposed location at Norway’s southernmost point - 2,518 km from the North Cape! Lindesnes Lighthouse gives you a historical overview of Norway’s lighthouse and coastal culture history, great culinary experiences and strong impressions, and a fantastic experience in all kinds of weather.

Kristiansand – Setesdal – Sirdal – Lysebotn – Stavanger – Lista – Lindesnes – Kristiansand Duration: approx. 5-7 days

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The certification Sustainable Destination is a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically with sustainability. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must preserve the local nature, culture and environment.

From Langesund to Kristiansand you can follow the coast road and enjoy the towns of white-painted houses along the coast. Risør is the town with the bestpreserved wooden houses along the coast and is well worth a visit. Take a detour to Lyngør, the traffic-free island community which has been ranked the best kept village in Europe.

If you stop in Arendal, a boat trip to the island of Merdø is highly recommended, which takes you through a very beautiful part of the archipelago in Southern Norway.

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TrollAktiv in Evje is the leading supplier of outdoor adventures for youth groups and families in Norway.

Activities include: rafting, family rafting, high wire adventure park, rock climbing and a new climbing park (Evje Klatrepark), ziplines, bike park, stand up paddling, paintball and much more. The rafting tours of TrollAktiv are great fun for the whole family. Suitable for children over 6 years.

The Mineral Park is the activity park for the whole family. Inside the mountain you can see a spectacular collection of minerals. Outside there are several creative, fun activities involving stone and a Stone Shop with jewellery and sculptures. You will also find a beach and campsite here. Next to Mineralparken it is a fun high wire adventure and climbing park “Klatreskogen”.

Elgtun is a pleasant little place with several activities for children and adults. The centre with tame moose is dedicated to disseminating knowledge about the King of the Forest. You can pet them, participate in feedings and even take a guided walk in Elgskogen (Moose Forest) - and the moose will gladly follow! Our talented guides also speak English and German. From Kristiansand it is 78 km on National Road 9.

Sølvgarden is located in the idyllic Setesdal valley.

It offers rooms, cabins and has its own camping site.

Its restaurant serves home-made food based on local traditions and ingredients. Sølvgarden is the perfect starting point for hiking, bicycling or canoeing. Or you can try a Via Ferrata climbing route. The hotel also has its own silversmith workshop with long traditions and its own shop.

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Explore the Flekkefjord railway line. Stunning nature scenes offer visitors a great day out. Suitable for the whole family, young children included. Daily tours arranged during the summer months. The rail biking tour combines a fantastic nature experience together with a fascinating architectural insight into the making of this seventeen kilometre long Flekkefjordbanen rail track.

Lista Lighthouse is a popular attraction for history enthusiasts, nature buffs, surfers and bird-watchers from all over the world. The lighthouse has an information centre, an art gallery, various exhibitions, an ice cream parlor, bike rental and offers accommodation. The coastal scenery around have miles of beautiful sand dunes and spectacular pebbly beaches.

Kvåsfossen Southern Norway Salmon Centre is one of 4 national salmon centres and its purpose is to improve the living conditions of wild salmon in the Lygna river.

A salmon ladder has been constructed to improve the salmons’ access to the river over the falls by 32 km. The salmon ladder goes through a tunnel where the public can view the salmon in the salmon ladder through panoramic windows. Kvåsfossen is located 15 km from Lyngdal up National Road 42.

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In Grimstad you can visit the little den where Henrik Ibsen lived, and where he wrote his first play, “Catiline”.

Take a guided tour and learn more about how Ibsen began his journey to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights, while he was a poor pharmacist apprentice in Grimstad. In the summer of 2019, a brand-new exhibit is opening at the Ibsen Museum.

Adventure Norway is the southernmost rafting centre in Norway, less than one hour from the coastal towns of Kristiansand and Mandal. A multi activity centre offering family rafting, climbing, paintball, bushcraft, canoe tours and elk safari. Our overnight facilities are huts and tents on the banks of the Mandal river. A place to have fun and to relax in beautiful nature.

Eikerapen Gjestegard is located in Åseral with views of mountains and the fjord. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, bathing and their own downhill skiing facility in the winter. There are miles of marked trails and ski trails round the hotel. This fairy-tale hotel has its own restaurant and bar.

Vest-Agder-museum is a union of cultural heritage museums in Southern Norway. The museum union includes eleven museums, located close to each other in the south: an open-air museum, Gimle Gård Manor House Museum, Odderøya Museum Harbour and Cannon Museum in Kristiansand, Setesdalsbanen Museum Railway in Vennesla, Mandal Town Museum, the working factory museum at Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik in Lindenes, Lista Eco-museum in Farsund and Flekkefjord Museum on the western county boundary. The Tingvatn area in the municipality of Haegebostad is one of the most fascinating sites of historical and archaeological interest. D/S Hestmanden opens in 2017 and is a sailing museum and a memorial from WW2. For more information see our website.

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Visit Lindesnes Lighthouse at Norway’s southernmost point. Norway’s oldest lighthouse sells refreshments and local food products, and has a cinema, museum shop and exciting exhibitions. The lighthouse keeper’s house can be booked for overnight stays. The lighthouse has 350 years of history, and for visitors it opens a window onto the long maritime history of Norway.

Tregde Ferie is situated by the sea and offers outstanding comfort with cottages and apartments for two to ten people. Tregde has everything you need for a perfect fishing holiday, including a separate fish-cleaning area, large freezers and a shop. 15 to 22 feet long boats are available to rent.

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Bjørnevåg Ferie, located between Lyngdal and Farsund, offers new, comfortable cabins, a great variety of activities and beautiful scenery. There are more than 20 species of fish in the area and you can rent a boat for deep-sea fishing. The children have fun in the playgrounds and can go swimming or fish from the docks. The popular waterpark ‘Sørlandsbadet’ is located closely.

Sørlandet Feriesenter is a four star campsite, located between Risør and Lyngør. Good fishing conditions, both in the fjord and out into the open Skagerak sea.

Sørlandet Feriesenter offers a diverse selection of rentals including large and small cabins, apartments and rooms and a campsite. Boat rental, ideal for fishing, and indoor gutting space and freezers for storage of fish.

Family friendly holiday centre on the coast between Kristiansand and Lillesand. Campsites, cabins and apartments close to the sea. Fishing, diving, boat hire, swimming pool and playground. Seasonal shop and restaurant. Located by the Skagerrak Strait, 22 kilometres from Kristiansand, there are no less than 75 species swimming in the water.

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DNT cabins (Norwegian Trekking Association) Staffed lodges Have lunch at Bokhotellet Lyngørporten in Gjeving.

Take the ferry to beautiful Lyngør, which has been voted Europe’s best preserved village. Visit Sandøya where 13 local enterprises have joined forces to create the concept ‘Made on Sandøya’. Eat at Restaurant Basthaven and visit the sausage producer Ragnvalds Pølsemakeri.

Eat dinner at the restaurant ‘Hjemme hos Wenche’ just outside the town. In summer, you can sit and eat in the champagne garden by the river. Spend the night at one of Arendal’s hotels or travel on to Strand Hotell Fevik, Roald Dahl’s favourite.

On your way to Grimstad, you can pop in to Hesnes Gartneri og Kjøkken, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the charming shop that sells fresh vegetables and household items. You can also visit the brewery Nøgne Ø.

Stay at the historic hotel Norge Lillesand. Eat dinner at the hotel or at Restauranten Smaal, which serves tasty dishes from the local butcher. For dessert, we recommend a visit to Lillis Gelato Café, which makes Italian ice cream from local ingredients.

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The trip starts in Risør, the town of wooden houses, where we recommend that you stay in Det lille Hotel or Risør Hotel. Try one of the town’s restaurants, shellfish at the water’s edge or a trip to Stangholmen Lighthouse to sample its delicious bouillabaisse.

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In Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, you can sample local produce at the restaurant Bønder i Byen. We also recommend stopping past Fiskebrygga quay and Reinhartsen, the town’s fishmonger. As well as fresh fish and shellfish, you can also buy local produce from all over Southern Norway.

Mandal, the southernmost town in Southern Norway, is known for its annual shellfish festival, held the second weekend in August. In Mandal, you can enjoy a lovely lunch at Provianten, which, as well as being a restaurant, has a bakery, distillery and roasts its own coffee.

Visit Norway’s southernmost point, Lindesnes Lighthouse, and taste bread baked with seaweed flour and saltwater. Visit Jentan på Båly for seafood and local delicacies. The shop also sells beer from Lindesnes Brygghus. The hotels Lindesnes Havhotell in Spangereid and Rosfjord Strandhotell in Lyngdal serve produce from local suppliers. Spangereid is also where the Under underwater restaurant is located.

Here, you can go on a velocipede trolley ride before enjoying a great meal at Grand Hotel. Before you leave the coast, you can visit Hidra, an island just off Flekkefjord, where you can enjoy a meal at Kongshamn Bryggerestaurant.

Go to visitsouthernnorway.com for tips on restaurants and cafés that serve local food.

Drive through Sirdal and take the Suleskarveien road across the mountain pass to Setesdal. Here, you can enjoy a tasty meal at Sølvgården Hotell in Rysstad. In Hovden, you can sample Fjellgården Hovden’s specialities. In the town centre, you can eat local food at the restaurant Stomp & Vatn or Furumo. Spend the night at a mountain lodge – Hovden Fjellstoge or Bjåen Fjell-stoge.

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A culinary taste of Southern Norway: Risør – Lyngør – Arendal – Grimstad – Lillesand – Kristiansand – Mandal – Lindesnes – Lyngdal – Flekkefjord – Setesdal/Hovden. Duration: approx. 5-9 days

SØRLANDET AND SETESDAL

Sørlandet is what Norwegians call the stretch of coast between Risør in the east and Flekkefjord in the west.

Towns of white-painted houses line the coast like pearls on a string, and they are situated right beside the beautiful archipelago. The Setesdal valley, which runs north from Kristiansand, has an exciting history in terms of food culture, folk music, building traditions and the art of silversmith. Setesdal is also known for its many activities and experiences, with plenty on offer for children and adults alike. visitsouthernnorway.com

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