Kristiansand Ferry Port

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Kristiansand Ferry Port Overview

Kristiansand is almost as far south as you can go in Norway. This is Norway's Sorlandet, or Southland. Kristiansand ferry port is situated at the mouth of River Otra on the Skagerrak Strait (an arm of North Sea) that divides Norway and Denmark.

Centrally located on the South coast of Norway, Kristiansand ferry port offers convenient domestic as well as international travel and transportation - by sea, rail and road. Because of short ferry crossings and frequent sailings to neighbouring countries, Kristiansand port is frequently referred to as Norway's "Gateway to Europe".

The alternative name of Kristiansand is Christianssand. Kristiansand is named after King Christian IV, who founded it in 17th century during the Renaissance. Kristiansand is also Norway's sunniest part. Its beautiful beaches and fascinating scenery attract lots of visitors from the rest of Norway and neighbouring countries. It is also a popular destination for fishing and hunting although strict rules have to be adhered to.

Kristiansand has some of the most interesting history museums such as Vest Agder - Norway's largest open air museum, Kristiansand Cannon Museum with the world's second largest gun in it, a recreated Bronze Age settlement and Setesdalsbanen - Vintage Steam Railway along with other Renaissance architecture like the Christiansholm Fortress and a 960 year old Oddernes Church.

Kristiansand is not only a wonderful beach resort but a pretty sight as well with rows of old wooden houses and hanging baskets of flowers everywhere.

Kristiansand Ferry Port Services

Kristiansand ferry port is well equipped with a wide range of facilities at the terminals. Short term and long term parking facilities are also available along with disabled parking spaces.

Kristiansand Ferry Port Directions

By Car
Take E18 from East and E39 from West or from the North and follow the main road to the city centre. Then follow the signs to the ferry terminal.

By Rail
The train station is located just outside the ferry terminal right next to it in the middle of the city parallel to Vestre Strandgate Street. About five trains run from Kristiansand to the capital city Oslo every day.