In the very south of Norway, in the bay... by the sea, the picturesque port city of Kristiansand is located. Despite the fact that it is located in Northern Europe, the climate here is quite mild, and on warm summer days it is very reminiscent of the small resort towns of the French Mediterranean. By the way, it is the leader among other cities in the country in terms of the number of sunny days.

Kristiansand has more than 80,000 inhabitants, making it the fifth largest city in Norway.

The center of the old town is lined with stone. Walking along its pavements, a tourist gets the impression that he has returned to medieval Norway, with its quiet streets, single-storey buildings and ancient Catholic cathedrals.

One of the main "arteries&The city has a fish market where you can buy the freshest fish.

Apart from fish, Kristiansand is also famous gastronomically for ice cream and beer. In Russia, Hennig-Olsen ice cream is available only in the city of Murmansk. I wonder why it was chosen for export?

But let's return to the fish pier: the market itself occupies a rather modest niche here, the pier has gradually turned into a place for romantic evening walks, with many restaurants and cafes. There are boats of all calibers in the port, and boats on which tourists are taken to ride through the strait.

The city is an important hub of communication both within the country and between the Scandinavian countries. Trains run here regularly from Oslo. You can also get to Stavanger by rail. Historically, Kristiansand has always been a strategic center: there was a navy in the port, trade was brisk, and besides, the royal family chose the city for their summer residence. Today it is still an important shipping port, with ferries to Denmark running from here, and an international airport operating in the suburbs.

The city itself was founded by the Danish King Kristiansand, hence the name. From the very beginning, trade was encouraged here, thanks to which the city quickly became one of the main economic centers of the country.

There are many beautiful beaches within the city, whose charm everyone can appreciate: white sand and blue sea inscribed in the seemingly harsh northern landscape. In addition to fishing and boat trips, trips to the zoo have become the main entertainment for residents. The Daypark, as it is called, is the largest zoo in the country. It operates all year round, and it also has an amusement park open in the summer. Fans of cultural recreation can have a good time by going to the Museum of Art, which is the largest only in Oslo.

All this makes Kristiansand one of the most popular cities for tourism and recreation among Norwegians themselves. Spiele bei Spin Samurai und entdecke Slots.