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Kristiansand

Norway·🌊 Coastal

Located on Norway's southern coast on the Skagerrak strait, Kristiansand is the country's fifth-largest city. Southern Norway's summer city with beaches, a zoo and theme park, and a charming old quarter.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
5°
Feb
6°
Mar
10°
Apr
16°
May
19°
Jun
19°
Jul
19°
Aug
17°
Sep
12°
Oct
7°
Nov
4°
Dec
Water temperature
5°
Jan
5°
Feb
4°
Mar
6°
Apr
12°
May
16°
Jun
16°
Jul
17°
Aug
17°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec
Sunshine hours
2h
Jan
4h
Feb
6h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
5h
Oct
3h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
15d
Jan
17d
Feb
14d
Mar
11d
Apr
10d
May
12d
Jun
15d
Jul
13d
Aug
15d
Sep
17d
Oct
17d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Kristiansand as a Vacation Destination

Kristiansand is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 19°C.

As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
NO
Camping
Tent & caravan