Matthias’s guidebook
Bars and Restaurants
Great place to have a drink at a decent price tag - compared to Norwegian standards at least :-)
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
KOMBINAT
8 Dronningens gateGreat place to have a drink at a decent price tag - compared to Norwegian standards at least :-)
Great place to have some drinks and food at a usual Norwegian price tag.
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Christiansand Brygghus
9 TollbodgataGreat place to have some drinks and food at a usual Norwegian price tag.
Cosy, harbour-like area with many bars and restaurants. Can get a bit touristy in summer but it's worth a stroll.
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Fish Market
6 GravaneCosy, harbour-like area with many bars and restaurants. Can get a bit touristy in summer but it's worth a stroll.
guard house Cafè
11 OdderøyveienNice spot for drinks and culture
Spiregården Yogastudio og Café
52 Dronningens gateBest place in town for vegan food
Flua Pizza AS
Very tasty pizzas in a nice atmosphere with a cosy backyard and decent music
BARE Studenthus
The new student house that has many events, and also bars and a restaurant
Et annet sted
Great place for cocktails - very cosy!
Scenic spots
The peninsula is located right next to the city center and offers a variety of shorter hikes with great views towards the ocean. The paved little street to the top is uphill and goes along some artist ateliers. The top platforms gives you a fantastic almost 360-overview of the area.
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Odderøya fort
The peninsula is located right next to the city center and offers a variety of shorter hikes with great views towards the ocean. The paved little street to the top is uphill and goes along some artist ateliers. The top platforms gives you a fantastic almost 360-overview of the area.
Nice hiking/recreational area close to University. A bit further into the area there is a waffle hut (check opening times, usually only open on Sunday).
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Jegersberg
Nice hiking/recreational area close to University. A bit further into the area there is a waffle hut (check opening times, usually only open on Sunday).
Ravnedalen park has a café and park and leads to the Ravnedalen view point and hiking area "Baneheia" with many walking trails. I also connects to Baneheie's lake area, a popular bathing area with good views over the city.
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Ravnedalen Scene
RavnedalenRavnedalen park has a café and park and leads to the Ravnedalen view point and hiking area "Baneheia" with many walking trails. I also connects to Baneheie's lake area, a popular bathing area with good views over the city.
Baneheia
BaneheiaGood hiking area with lakes and lots of woods
Really nice ice cream and you can rent a small motor boat to explore the islands in the shop
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tømmerstø Brygge Marina
2 TømmerstøveienReally nice ice cream and you can rent a small motor boat to explore the islands in the shop
Tommerenna
31 SteinsfossvegenHistoric lumber slide that you can hike within.
Concert venues
A great venue for live concerts - check out their facebook for current shows.
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KICK Nattklubb & Scene
8 Dronningens gateA great venue for live concerts - check out their facebook for current shows.
Concert venue with a in-house symphony orchestra and varying concert/theatre/performance program - also has a nice coffee and interesting architecture.
104 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kilden Performing Arts Centre
2 SjølystveienConcert venue with a in-house symphony orchestra and varying concert/theatre/performance program - also has a nice coffee and interesting architecture.
BARE Studenthus
Museums
This art gallery is located at the central square right above the public library - it's usually free or very reasonable priced - check their website for current exhibitions.
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Kristiansand folkebibliotek
11 RådhusgataThis art gallery is located at the central square right above the public library - it's usually free or very reasonable priced - check their website for current exhibitions.
Small museum in the University garden. You will even find some open air instruments to play on close to it.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
27 GimleveienSmall museum in the University garden. You will even find some open air instruments to play on close to it.
Open Air Museum with historical buildings and a park.
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Kristiansand Museum
22B VigeveienOpen Air Museum with historical buildings and a park.
Themepark
Huge themepark attracting massive audiences especially over the summer, but it's open all year round.
395 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kristiansand Zoo ne Amusement Park
Kardemomme ByHuge themepark attracting massive audiences especially over the summer, but it's open all year round.
Waterpark and Spa
Waterpark also featuring a separate spa area with saunas and pools for a calmer, recreative experience.
126 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aquarama Bad
8 TangenWaterpark also featuring a separate spa area with saunas and pools for a calmer, recreative experience.