As you explore Kristiansand, be sure to walk through the Old Town, known to the locals as Posebyen. This gridded section of the city – in a fashion similar to other old town neighborhoods in Norway, such as the picturesque … Continue reading
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Things to do in Kristiansand – Visit Gimle Gård
For a chance to see inside one of Norway’s historic mansions, visit Gimle Gård. The heavily-windowed, white clapboard building – visible from the base of a small hill – was built on the outskirts of Kristiansand in the late-18th century … Continue reading
Things to see and do in Kristiansand
Situated on the southern tip of Norway, the tiny city of Kristiansand, with a population of around 100,000 inhabitants, takes up less than a square mile – yet, it’s the nation’s fifth largest city. Once home to the Medieval royal … Continue reading
Things to do in Kristiansand – Visit the Cathedral
The Kristiansand Cathedral (Kristiansand Domkirke) – an evangelical Lutheran church – is one of the city’s major historical structures and reportedly one of the largest churches in Norway. An impressive 19th-century Neo-Gothic structure built to designs by Bergen-born architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer, the cathedral … Continue reading
Things to do in Stavanger – Visit the Museum of Archaeology
Visitors to Stavanger looking to learn more about the ancient history of the city and surrounding region (Rogaland County) will enjoy a visit to the Museum of Archaeology. Associated with the University of Stavanger, the museum presents an interesting collection … Continue reading
Things to do in Stavanger – Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum
The Norwegian Petroleum Museum (Norsk Oljemuseum), located on the waterfront in Stavanger – Norway’s capital of oil and energy – is one of the city’s most interesting and impressive tourist attractions. Housed in a sleek modern structure suggestive of the Norwegian … Continue reading
Things to do in Stavanger – Visit the Norwegian Canning Museum
One of the highlights of a visit to Stavanger and its historic Old Town – known as Gamle Stavanger – is a tour of the Norwegian Canning Museum (Norsk Hermetikkmuseum). Housed in a former tannery and the previous home of … Continue reading
Things to see in Stavanger – Street Art
The lively coastal city of Stavanger may be best known as the capital of Norway’s oil industry, but the city has definitely embraced its creative side and art lovers will enjoy the vast amount of outdoor artwork. Wherever you are … Continue reading
Things to see and do in Stavanger
Stavanger – the oil and energy capital of Norway, also known for its old town and street art – is a unique and lively city that’s great for exploring and home to a few interesting sites and attractions. Here’s our … Continue reading
Things to do in Bergen – Visit the Schøtstuene
For a chance to see what life was like during the heyday of the Hanseatic League in Bergen, visit the Schøtstuene – the League’s former assembly rooms and adjoining cookhouses (ildhusene). Situated behind rows of wood-framed tenements (gårner) and narrow … Continue reading
Things to do in Bergen – Visit the KODE 3 Art Museum
One of several branches of the KODE Art Museums of Bergen, KODE 3 is a remarkable museum with an impressive collection spotlighting works from the Golden Age of Norwegian art. Stemming from a donation made to the city of Bergen … Continue reading
Things to see and do in Bergen
Bergen – the former capital of Norway and one of the country’s most culturally rich cities – is home to a number of historic sites and attractions. Though our time in this unique port city was brief (about 10 hours) … Continue reading