7 Sights in Kristiansand, Norway (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Kristiansand, Norway! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Kristiansand. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

1. Kristiansand Dyrepark

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Kristiansand DyreparkBerit from Redhill/Surrey, UK / CC BY 2.0

The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park is a zoological garden and amusement park situated in of Kristiansand, Norway. It is Norway's most frequently visited attraction, covering an area of 60 hectares. Established in 1966, it has been owned by Braganza since 2004.

Wikipedia: Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (EN), Website

2. Kristiansand domkirke

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Kristiansand Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the Kvadraturen area in the central part of the city of Kristiansand. It is the church for the Kristiansand domkirken parish which is the seat of the Kristiansand domprosti (arch-deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The cathedral is also the seat of the Bishop of Agder and Telemark. The gray, brick church was built in a Neo-Gothic cruciform design in 1885 using plans drawn up by the architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer. The church seats about 1,000 people, making it one of the largest cathedrals in Norway. This cathedral is the fourth church and third cathedral to be located on this site over the centuries.

Wikipedia: Kristiansand Cathedral (EN), Website

3. Oksøy fyr

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Oksøy Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the islet of Oksøy which is located in the Kristiansandsfjorden, just east of the island of Flekkerøya. The lighthouse marks the western side of the main shipping channel that leads inland to the port of the city of Kristiansand. The other lighthouse, which marks the eastern entrance, Grønningen Lighthouse, lies about 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) to the east. The lighthouse has a racon signal, emitting a morse code "O".

Wikipedia: Oksøy Lighthouse (EN), Website

4. Kristiansand Kunsthall

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Kristiansand Kunsthall, formerly Christianssands Kunstforening, is an art association in Kristiansand, founded in 1881, member-controlled and partly financed by public funds. The association has a 650 m² showroom in the center of Kristiansand, on the fourth floor of Kristiansand Public Library.

Wikipedia: Kristiansand Kunsthall (NO), Website

5. Den omvendte båt

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"The Inverted Boat" is a rock formation and old landmark in the land toning, east of the river Otra in Kristiansand in Vest-Agder. The landmark got its name because, seen from the sea, it seems to resemble a boat with the bottom in the air.

Wikipedia: Den omvendte båt (NO)

6. Søm kirke

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Søm Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the district of Søm in the borough of Oddernes in the city of Kristiansand. It is one of the churches for the Randesund parish which is part of the Kristiansand domprosti (arch-deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The red brick church was built in a fan-shaped design in 2004 using plans drawn up by the architects Arild Lauvland and Arne Åmland. The church seats about 450 people, but it can be expanded to seat up to about 650 people.

Wikipedia: Søm Church (EN)

7. Grim kirke

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Grim Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Grim in the city of Kristiansand, just northwest of the city centre. It is the church for the Grim parish which is part of the Kristiansand domprosti (arch-deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The gray, concrete church was built in a long church design in 1969 using plans drawn up by the architect Alv Erikstad who was the city architect at that time. The church seats about 385 people.

Wikipedia: Grim Church (EN), Website

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