Kristiansand Travel Guide
Norway
Kristiansand is a coastal city in southern Norway with a population of 63,814. It is served by Kristiansand Airport, making the airport the main named air arrival point for the city.
The nearest beaches are Bystranda, 1.7 kilometres away, and Bendiksbukta, 2.5 kilometres away, both in Kristiansand. Hamresanden is 4.9 kilometres away, while Storesand near Grimstad is 28 kilometres away and Sjøsanden near Mandal is 36.9 kilometres away.
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Weather in Kristiansand
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Kristiansand
Jan
3°16Feb
5°14Mar
6°14Apr
11°12May
16°8Jun
19°12Jul
20°16Aug
19°15Sep
17°15Oct
12°15Nov
7°15Dec
5°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Kristiansand
Bystranda
1.7 km away
Bendiksbukta
2.5 km away
Hamresanden
4.9 km away
Storesand
28 km away
Sjøsanden
36.9 km away
Things to do in Kristiansand
Kilden
music venue
2.6 km
Christiansholm Festning
historic site
2 km
Kunstsilo
contemporary art museum
2.7 km
Grim Kirke
religious organization
3 km
Oddernes Church
christian place of worship
0.2 km
Justvik kirke
christian place of worship
4.6 km
Baneheia
park
2 km
Kristiansand Kino
movie theater
2.4 km
Getting there
Kristiansand Airport · 5.8 km
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