Norway · KRISTIANSAND TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Good kristiansand tours & activities fill up weeks ahead, and in a short northern season the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hold on for a fast RIB cruise through the Kristiansand Archipelago, with guided stops for photos, local stories, and photo pauses.
“The trip was exhilarating, the scenery of the surrounding islands was stunning. The trip was perfect.”
Kayak the Otra River from Kristiansand, see wildlife and a hidden water-only cave, and glide through fjord-like views.
“The tour was fantastic. We had a wonderful time on the river and were able to enjoy the peace and beautiful nature. Hakeem was a great guide who was able to tell us a lot about the country and the people. I would recommend anyone who wants to see the country from the water to book this tour. It was a wonderful experience.”
A 2-hour guided walk in Kristiansand for coast views, wooden-house Posebyen, Christiansholm Fortress, and the Cathedral area.
“I was the only one on the tour and the guide was friendly which made the experience enjoyable”
Guided bus from Kristiansand to Viltgården to feed and possibly pet moose, with English guide, waffles, and scenic countryside.
“Honestly, cannot think of any needed changes at this time.”
Kristiansand double sea kayak tour around Odderøya, 2.5 hours. Learn paddling, glide by lighthouse and Kilden, then finish at Fiskebrygga.
“The activity leader, Ricky, was great. Engaging, informative and encouraging. As an added bonus he sent photos and videos of our trip, completely free of charge. Highly recommended.”
4-hour Kristiansand highlights tour with Kristiansand Museum ticket, coastal scenery, cathedral, fortress, fish market, and Kilden.
“The guide and bus driver were wonderful. The trip was modified because of the rain. People with mobility issues should not be encouraged to participate in this tour especially in the rain. The terrain at the Museum was hilly, bumpy and uneven. We didn't get to see a lot of what we were expecting.”
Private 4-hour Kristiansand highlights tour with the open-air museum, Søgne and Høllen, cathedral, Torvet market, fortress views, and Kilden.
“This was a fun tour of the open air museum and a small town outside of Kristiansand. Our guide was great and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the museum and our host there. The walk through the small town gave us an idea of smaller town life. The countryside was absolutely gorgeous and I really enjoyed the small harbor town. If you pressed me, I’d tell you that at one point the guide went from describing the Norwegian governance to advocating for its politics. This caused some side comments from a couple people around me and make the drive back to town a bit less enjoyable. That being said, I really enjoyed…”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
