What to do and see in Kristiansand, Southern Norway: The Best Nature & Parks

May 8, 2022 Joeann Galban

Breathtaking Kristiansand was first settled in the early 5th century, with its modern iteration founded by King Christian IV in the mid 1600s. Home to many cultural, music, and arts festivals, the Norwegian city pulses with creative energy. Several museums celebrate local history and natural features, and the trails of Odderoyja are a wonderful way to breathe in fresh air while mingling with locals. Historic Oddernes church is a blend of architectural styles.
Restaurants in Kristiansand

1. Randoya

Dronningens gate 2, Kristiansand 4610 Norway +47 958 51 111 [email protected]
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Randoya

ostre Randoya (previously Randoya Fort) is a magnificent recreation area with smooth rocks ideal for sunbathing, a sheltered bay and excellent paths for walking (some suitable for wheelchairs). Summer café. To get there, take the bathing boat from Kristiansand, from July 6 to August 9.

2. Bredalsholmen Dokk og Fartoyvernsenter

Bredalsholmen, Kristiansand 4623 Norway +47 38 60 10 50 [email protected] http://www.bredalsholmen.no/
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Bredalsholmen Dokk og Fartoyvernsenter

A national centre for preservation and restauration of historic ships built of steel - both as a living engineering workshop and as a museum. In addition of being a national steel-ship restauration-centre, we are also one of fifteen industrial heritage-centres in Norway. Take part on a fascinating exploration under and over, inside and outside the old ships and our buildings and listen to accounts of the work in progress.

3. Paradisbukta

Kristiansand 4633 Norway
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Paradisbukta

4. Dyreparken

Dyreparkveien 1, Kristiansand 4636 Norway +47 970 59 700 [email protected] http://www.dyreparken.no
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Dyreparken

Kristiansand Dyrepark is the number one tourist attraction in Norway, attracting close to 1 million visitors each year. It consists of more than 150 different animal species, entertainment, shows, amusement park as well as a seperate water park called Badelandet.

Reviewed By phillipka - Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand Zoo is more than a regular zoo: There's an amusement park and a water fun park, as well. Great care is taken to make sure that the animals have plenty of space, and that's good for the animals. Sometimes it´s not so good for the visitors, as the animals tend to find shelter away from sight of the visitors. My son found the tigers and the cheetahs to be the most exciting, but the rain forest is also always interesting. I would recommend spending two days here, if you have the time.

5. Odderoya

Boks 2041 Posebyen, Kristiansand 4610 Norway +47 38 00 80 60 http://www.odderoyalive.com/
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Odderoya

Reviewed By Gerd-Hanne_Norway

Really enjoyed my morning walk around Odderoya. Particularly, I liked the light house, the paths, the views from various spots around the island, and learning a little military history. Also, there is a small, charming garden which looked like it might be a community garden(?). There are some fairly steep hills if heading for the light house, so good to have proper footwear.

6. Myren Gard

Myrbakken 5, Kristiansand 4621 Norway +47 954 39 742 [email protected] http://www.myrensvenner.no
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Myren Gard

Myren Gård ble anlagt på midten av attenhundretallet. Både bygninger og den store parken er bevart. Etter at Kristiansand kommune har tatt over eiendommen er det innredet kunstneratelierer i uthusbygningen. Ved siden av den kulturhistoriske verdien er gården et viktig rekreasjonsområde for nærmiljøet og har potensial til utvikling av en unik kombinasjon av kultur og natur. Dette krever et samordnet perspektiv hvor bygninger, parkanlegg og kulturarrangementer spiller sammen og gir folk positive helhetsopplevelser.

7. Ravnedalen Naturpark

Ravnedalen, Kristiansand Norway +47 38 09 07 91 http://www.ravnedalen.no
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Ravnedalen Naturpark

Reviewed By 695razvanp

For sure one of the most beautiful parks in Kristiansand and for those that like to spend time outside reading or relaxing this is the perfect spot.

8. Postveien from Kristiansand to Brennasen

4647 Brennasen, Kristiansand 4604 Norway
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Postveien (The Postal Route) is part of the National Cycle Route No. 1 and is a 9 km scenic road, preserved as it was built in the 1790s, between Stavanger and Oslo. The road Kristiansand / Songdalen passes Groheia and along Kvislevann from the Krossen in Kristiansand to Farvannet in Songdalen. Access from Highway 9 by Krossen-Suldal and from E-39 by Farvannet. Recommended maps:

9. Jegersberg HIking Trail

Prestheia, Kristiansand 4633 Norway
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Jegersberg HIking Trail

10. Baneheia

Baneheia, Kristiansand Norway
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Baneheia

Reviewed By lesleyw299 - Hastings, United Kingdom

After walking around the town of Kristiansand we headed to the highest point we could find for a view over the town. Behind the viewpoint are walking trails around several lakes. We wandered around admiring the views and how beautiful it all was. The lakes were starting to freeze over and a father and his sons were having fun throwing pieces of ice on to the frozen lakes and watching them shatter. I would imagine this is also a great place to walk round during the summer months, the wildlife would be amazing.

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