Kristiansand Past & Present
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Port
Kristiansand, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$134.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The city of Kristiansand evokes the atmosphere of yesteryear, with small white cottages and a rectangular pattern of streets. It is set between the harbor on two sides and the Otra River on the third side.
You will drive past the old fortress of Christiansholm, built in 1672, and many delightful old houses typical of southern Norway. Visit the Kristiansand Museum -- one of the many open-air museums in Norway -- to see a reconstructed city street and old farmhouses from the Setesdal Valley.
In the village of Sogne, watch for productive farms and breathtaking sea views. Stop briefly to visit the outside of the church of Sogne and follow the winding coastal road back towards Kristiansand, passing small fishing villages and vacation homes en route.