Vuk's Kristiansand guide

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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.
13 locals recommend
Åros Feriesenter
9 Årossanden
13 locals recommend
Large 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 Gabbroveien
Very 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.
125 locals recommend
Bystranda
125 locals recommend
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.
395 locals recommend
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kardemomme By
395 locals recommend
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.
Nice scenic little island off the coast of Kristiansand. Can only get there by boat, great for a shorter day trip.
36 locals recommend
Bragdøya
36 locals recommend
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
90 locals recommend
Fish Market
6 Gravane
90 locals recommend
Scenic 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.
20 locals recommend
Posebyen
20 locals recommend
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.
13 locals recommend
Markens gate
Markens gate
13 locals recommend
Main 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".
116 locals recommend
Sorlandssenteret
35 Barstølveien
116 locals recommend
Largest (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.
126 locals recommend
Aquarama Bad
8 Tangen
126 locals recommend
Indoor aquatic (and spa) center. Has an Olympic size pool, smaller heated pools, saunas, wave pools and 2 large slides. Gym on the premises.

Traveler advice

Getting around

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
Customs and culture

Tipping

You're not expected to tip at restaurants, but many still do (10% is somewhat normal for those that do tip).
Customs and culture

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
Book before you go

Dyreparken

Always very full during the Summer, so you should book ahead.