kristiansand city highlights

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4,5 HRS / AM & PM MIN: 20 Pax MAX: Open Traditional & Historical By bus & at foot (ca.2 hrs walking) Make the most of your time in Kristiansand, by joining this city highlights tour, visiting all the most important sights in and around the city. The first stop will be at the largest open-air museum in Norway, Vest Agder Cultural Heritage Museum. Approximately 30 houses have been re-erected here and the area divided into 4 sections, giving you an impression of the various districts. From the museum you will drive out to the suburb of the city and the village of Soegne. Driveby the old church Soegne Gamle Kirke before driving to Hoellen, where you will stroll through one of the old streets lined with picturesque wooden houses on each side. Return to Kristiansand by the coastal road, passing idyllic summer cottages along the way. Back in Kristiansand you will stop at the cathedral “Kristiansand Domkirke” for a guided visit. Walk through the fruit and vegetable market “Torvet”, bustling with local farmers selling everything from flowers and plants to home-made jams and honey. Continue down the shopping street “Markens” until arriving by the seaside and the Christiansholm Fortress. Enter for a look at the canons and enjoy the spectacular view over the marina and the ocean. Stop at the local fish market to see the wide variety of fish and seafood that are on display. The last visit will be to the new concert house “Kilden”, an amazing display in modern times architecture, design and technology. Enjoy a guided visit to the concert halls, the back stage area as well as the grand lobby. Filled with impressions it´s time to head back to your ship.

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Page 1: Kristiansand city highlights

4,5 HRS / AM & PM

MIN: 20 Pax MAX: Open

Traditional & Historical

By bus & at foot (ca.2 hrs walking)

Make the most of your time in Kristiansand, by joining this city highlights tour, visiting all the most important sights in and around the city. The first stop will be at the largest open-air museum in Norway, Vest Agder Cultural Heritage Museum. Approximately 30 houses have been re-erected here and the area divided into 4 sections, giving you an impression of the various districts. From the museum you will drive out to the suburb of the city and the village of Soegne. Driveby the old church Soegne Gamle Kirke before driving to Hoellen, where you will stroll through one of the old streets lined with picturesque wooden houses on each side. Return to Kristiansand by the coastal road, passing idyllic summer cottages along the way. Back in Kristiansand you will stop at the cathedral “Kristiansand Domkirke” for a guided visit. Walk through the fruit and vegetable market “Torvet”, bustling with local farmers selling everything from flowers and plants to home-made jams and honey. Continue down the shopping street “Markens” until arriving by the seaside and the Christiansholm Fortress. Enter for a look at the canons and enjoy the spectacular view over the marina and the ocean. Stop at the local fish market to see the wide variety of fish and seafood that are on display. The last visit will be to the new concert house “Kilden”, an amazing display in modern times architecture, design and technology. Enjoy a guided visit to the concert halls, the back stage area as well as the grand lobby. Filled with impressions it´s time to head back to your ship.