Vuk's Kristiansand guide
Sightseeing
Large beach on the sea with very shallow water - great for children.
Also contains a large playground for children and an outdoor pool.
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Åros Feriesenter
9 ÅrossandenLarge beach on the sea with very shallow water - great for children.
Also contains a large playground for children and an outdoor pool.
Very popular local beach near the airport. More geared toward families that are in for a more calm ambiance.
Hamresanden strand
24 GabbroveienVery popular local beach near the airport. More geared toward families that are in for a more calm ambiance.
City beach. Very popular during the Summer and very central.
Nearby you'll find beach volleyball courts, basketball courts and a large playground.
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Bystranda
City beach. Very popular during the Summer and very central.
Nearby you'll find beach volleyball courts, basketball courts and a large playground.
Largest Zoo in Norway and a classic for all families visiting Kristiansand. From exotic (tigers, lions etc.) to regional (wolves, petting zoo etc ) animals.
They now have an aqua park as well, open during the Summer months.
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Kristiansand dýragarður og skemmtigarður
Kardemomme ByLargest Zoo in Norway and a classic for all families visiting Kristiansand. From exotic (tigers, lions etc.) to regional (wolves, petting zoo etc ) animals.
They now have an aqua park as well, open during the Summer months.
Nice scenic little island off the coast of Kristiansand. Can only get there by boat, great for a shorter day trip.
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Bragdøya
Nice scenic little island off the coast of Kristiansand. Can only get there by boat, great for a shorter day trip.
Beautiful quaint little spot on the ocean, in a scenic part of Kristiansand. The road that goes by is a very scenic road (very swingy though!). Very popular on sunny days.
Paradisbukta
Beautiful quaint little spot on the ocean, in a scenic part of Kristiansand. The road that goes by is a very scenic road (very swingy though!). Very popular on sunny days.
Food Scene
Scenic Kristiansand classic. Get some shrimp at the fish market to eat by the sea
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Fish Market
6 GravaneScenic Kristiansand classic. Get some shrimp at the fish market to eat by the sea
Neighborhoods
Historic, scenic part of Kristiansand with town specific architecture. Quite a cosy neighborhood.
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Posebyen
Historic, scenic part of Kristiansand with town specific architecture. Quite a cosy neighborhood.
Main pedestrian street in the city center, has many stores, restaurants and cafés in/near it.
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Markens gate
Markens gateMain pedestrian street in the city center, has many stores, restaurants and cafés in/near it.
Shopping mall
Largest (in area) shopping mall in Norway, with a large variety of shops. In the areas surrounding it you'll find many "mega stores".
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Sorlandssenteret
35 BarstølveienLargest (in area) shopping mall in Norway, with a large variety of shops. In the areas surrounding it you'll find many "mega stores".
Park
Indoor aquatic (and spa) center. Has an Olympic size pool, smaller heated pools, saunas, wave pools and 2 large slides. Gym on the premises.
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Aquarama Bad
8 TangenIndoor aquatic (and spa) center. Has an Olympic size pool, smaller heated pools, saunas, wave pools and 2 large slides. Gym on the premises.
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Tickets to public transportation
Local company is called AKT, by getting their app "AKT Billett" you will get digital tickets at reduced prices. Scan the tickets upon entering the bus
Siðir og menning
Tipping
You're not expected to tip at restaurants, but many still do (10% is somewhat normal for those that do tip).
Siðir og menning
Alcohol
Alcohol over 4.7% must be bought at special outlets (Vinmonopolet). They only sell during specific opening hours.
Alcohol sales in stores close at 20:00 during weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays. Alcohol on Sundays can only be bought in restaurants/pubs and the like.
Age limits:
Under 22% alcohol: 18 and up
23% alcohol and over: 20 and up
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Dyreparken
Always very full during the Summer, so you should book ahead.