Such a crazy little airport with only a few 'gates' and one shop/bar/cafe…read more The place was packed with the afterwork crowd going back to Oslo. There were three Oslo planes in quick succession, which meant that all of the seats were gone by the time I was through the remarkably zealous security system. I ended up leaning against a wall for the best part of two hours as the planes were all delayed. Good job for the free wifi! One point for travellers is to know about the airport bus instead of taking a very expensive taxi. There is a fairly regular bus service to the town centre bus station for 130NOK return ticket. Takes the same time as a taxi but will save you a ton in comparison.

We loved this hotel and wished we could have spent more time here. The entire facility is new and…read moreclean. It's quite open and light. It seems like a lot of business travelers may stay here, but we were so happy we found this place. Staff is friendly. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and clean. The lobby is beautiful. Looks like a nice place to grab a drink. It connects to a large fitness center. Some rooms and the lobby face the water-- great views. Would highly recommend!

This is one of the best Segway tours I have ever done. It is a great way to see the town in such a…read moreunique fun way. Not only do we get fun zooming around Kristiansand on Segways seeing great views with great photo ops (fortress, sea views, city beach, old town, town square, cathedral, fish market and pedestrian shopping street) but you also we get to learn more about Kristiansand with its fascinating stories. If you have never driven a Segway before it is easy to learn, safe and very fun. You first get a 15 min introduction and training before setting of on tour. I guarantee once you have done this you will be hooked. We in fact got one of the cruise entertainment staff to join us who was nervous in doing the Segway but after he had done the 1 hour and 30 minutes tour with us he was hooked and can't wait to book another. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190492-d5772958-r499908581-Segway_Tours-Kristiansand_Vest_Agder_Southern_Norway.html#

If you want to travel to Denmark from Norway in style, I highly recommend taking the Color Line…read moreferry from Kristensand, about a three hour drive from Sandnes/Stavanger via picturesque route E 39. The ferry is more like a cruise ship. There is duty free shopping, gambling tables, and of course, amazing all-you-can-eat buffets with a variety of excellent local as well as international fare. I highly recommend trying the different styles of pickled herring (you should try it once) and the fresh water crawfish, mussels, and crab claws are deilig (delicious). The carved roast beef with lingonberry sauce plus the potatoes Anna with red wine gravy are equally delicious. The black licorice ice cream is pretty neat. Like eating a mild piece of black licorice (normally not my favorite). Service is excellent and staff is quick to whisk away your dishes and glasses so you can dine some more, pretending it's your first plate. The gluten free area of desserts is great for those who need it. The view of the vast water outside is also a nice way to travel. Very kid-friendly too. There was a performance for kids with treats. A fun and affordable way to travel in Scandinavia between two countries.

Well organized ferry service between Denmark and Norway. We took this from Kristiansand over to…read moreDenmark. Boarding was easy and there was plenty of seating throughout the boat. It's not as fast as Fjordline over the water but it's a smoother sail. Food options are great on this ferry. This had American and traditional dishes at decent prices served fresh. They also have a huge duty free store. I believe there's a section for gambling and also sleeper chairs. A man was sleeping on the seat by where we were seated and a crew member told them to go to the sleeper section. Getting off the ferry was easy and exiting the port was even easier. Very nice way to go over to Denmark.