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Kristiansand, NorwayKristiansand, Norway
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Kristiansand is the sixth largest city in Norway and county capital of Vest-Agder County. It covers 277 sq km (107 sq mi) and has a population of 83,000 (2011 estimate).

Vaagsbygd Church, KristiansandVaagsbygd Church, Kristiansand
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Kristiansand was founded by King Christian IV, in 1641. It was originally written as Christianssand until 1877, when the spelling was changed to Kristianssand, and again in 1889, to Kristiansand. The city was laid out in a strict grid pattern which was later adopted by cities in North America.

The warmest month in Kristiansand is July, with average high temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F). Coldest month is February, when the average low drops to -5.1°C (22.8°F). October and November are the wettest months, each receiving 164 mm (6.46 in) of precipitation.

Visiting Kristiansand

Kristiansand is 12 km from Kjevik Airport (KRS). There are flights from Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Copenhagen and Alicante.

Sights & Attractions in Kristiansand

  1. Christiansholm Festning
    Fortification erected in the 17th century on Østre Havn, the eastern harbour of Kristiansand.

  2. Domkirken (Cathedral Church of Kristiansand)
    The present Neo-Gothic cathedral is the fourth to be built on the site. It was completed in 1885.

  3. Gimle Gård
    Manor house that belonged to a wealthy shipowner Bernt Holm, built in the early 19th century in the Neo-Classical style.

  4. Kristiansand Dyrepark (Kristiansand Zoo)
    Zoo featuring animals from Nordic countries as well as more exotic wildlife from alligators to boa constrictors.

  5. Oddernes Kirke
    This is one of the oldest churches in Norway. It was built in 1040.

  6. Posebyen
    Living quarters for the soldiers in Kristiansand, today one of the best preserved part of the old town.

  7. Setesdalsbanen Museumsjernbane
    This is a railway museum for the narrow-gauge Setesdalsbanen line with information on its history.

  8. Vest-Agder Fylkesmuseum
    Open-air museum showcasing the different types of traditional wooden buildings in Norway, including farmyars, barns, storehouses in stilts, bath houses, and others.

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