Kjevik
District of Rosseland
Vest-Agder Fylke - Norway

Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park

The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Kristiansand Dyrepark) is a Zoological garden and amusement park situated 11 km east of Kristiansand, Norway. It is Norway's most frequently visited attraction, covering an area of 150 acres . Animals include wolves, lynxes, wolverines, tigers, lions, chimpanzees, mooses, zebras, and orangutans.

Located at 58.1827, 8.14592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, Amusement parks in Norway, Companies formerly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, Visitor attractions in Kristiansand, Kristiansand

University of Agder

University of Agder (Norwegian: Universitetet i Agder) is a public university with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad, Norway. The institution was established as a university college in 1994 with the merger of six colleges and was granted its current status as a university in 2007, but its academic activity dates as far back as 1839.

Located at 58.163, 8.00322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Norway, University of Agder, Education in Aust-Agder, Education in Vest-Agder, Business schools in Norway, Educational institutions established in 1994, Buildings and structures in Aust-Agder, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand

Diocese of Agder og Telemark

The Diocese of Agder og Telemark Agder og Telemark bispedømme) is a diocese of the Church of Norway, covering the counties of Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder in Norway. The diocese was created in 1925 as the Diocese of Agder, with the name being changed to the Diocese of Agder og Telemark in 2005.

Located at 58.1667, 8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Church of Norway dioceses, Districts of Aust-Agder, Districts of Vest-Agder, Telemark, Religious organizations established in 1925

Tovdalselva

Tovdalselva or Topdalselva is 143 kilometres long and is one of the longest rivers in Southern Norway. The river flows from the northeast to the southwest and reaches the sea at the Topdalsfjorden between Hamresanden and Kjevik. The upper reaches of the river include many lakes such as the Herefossfjorden and the Straumsfjorden (the largest lake on the river). It drains about 1,800 square kilometres in territory and the highest point is 1,101 metres above sea level.

Located at 58.2, 8.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rivers of Aust-Agder, Rivers of Telemark, Rivers of Vest-Agder, Kristiansand

Otra

The Otra river is the largest river in the Sørlandet region of Norway. It flows from the Setesdalsheiene mountains in Bykle municipality in Aust-Agder county in the north, down to the municipality of Kristiansand in the south, where it flows into the Skagerrak. The Otra is 245 kilometres long, making it Norway’s eighth longest river. There are many large lakes along the river including: Åraksfjorden, Byglandsfjorden, Hartevatnet, and Kilefjorden.

Located at 58.1444, 8.01361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Rivers of Aust-Agder, Rivers of Vest-Agder, Setesdal, Kristiansand

Justvik

Justvik (also called Gjusvik) is a village in the municipality of Kristiansand, Norway. Its population (as of January 2012) is 1,803. Justvik is located to the West of Topdalsfjorden. Before municipal amalgamation with Kristiansand in 1965, Justvik was considered part of the Tveit municipality, while nearby areas Justnes and Eidsbukta belonged to Oddernes municipality.

Located at 58.2019, 8.04278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Villages in Vest-Agder, Kristiansand

Varodd Bridge

Located at 58.1611, 8.05556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Kristiansand, Bridges in Vest-Agder, Suspension bridges in Norway, Bridges completed in 1956

Kristiansand Stadion

Kristiansand stadion is a multi-use stadium in Kristiansand, Norway. The stadium holds 16,600 people. It was mostly used for football matches and was the home ground of I.K. Start. In 2007 Sør Arena replaced Kristiansand stadion as home ground. The venue hosted Norway national under-21 football team matches twice, the first home game ever, losing 1–2 against Sweden on 31 May 1969 and winning 3–1 over Hungary on 9 October 1990.

Located at 58.1475, 8.02139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Football venues in Norway, Athletics (track and field) venues in Norway, Sports venues in Kristiansand, IK Start

Kristiansand Cathedral School

Kristiansand katedralskole (the Cathedral School of Kristiansand), known in Latin as Schola Christiansandensis, is a high school in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway. It is the oldest high school on the southern coast of Norway, having been founded in 1686. Originally, the school was located near the cathedral in the center of the town of Kristiansand.

Located at 58.16, 8.01028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kristiansand, Secondary schools in Norway, Educational institutions established in the 1680s, Education in Vest-Agder

Christiansholm Fortress

Christiansholm Fortress (Christiansholm festning) was a Norwegian fortress built to defend the city of Kristiansand. The fortress was finished in 1672 and formed a part of King Christian IV's plan for defense of Kristiansand when the city was founded in 1641. The architect of the fortress was quartermaster general Willem Coucheron. It was built on an islet, about 100 yards from shore. Today the fortress is connected to the mainland.

Located at 58.1442, 8.00336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Forts in Norway, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand, Fortifications of Kristiansand, Visitor attractions in Kristiansand

Sør Arena

Sør Arena ("South Arena") is a football stadium located at Torsvika in Kristiansand, Norway. The all-seater has a capacity of 14,563 people, and serves as the home ground of Tippeligaen side IK Start. It was designed by Kjell Kosberg, and is architecturally similar to Aker Stadion. The venue has seen concerts by Elton John, Dolly Parton and A-ha, among others. The name derives from a sponsorship agreement with Sparebanken Sør.

Located at 58.1536, 8.02861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Sports venues in Kristiansand, Football venues in Norway, Sports venues completed in 2007, 2007 establishments in Norway, IK Start

Sørlandssenteret

Sørlandssenteret is the largest shopping centre in the southern Norwegian region of Sørlandet, with a turnover of 971 million Norwegian kroner in 2002. It lies 12 km east of Kristiansand, close to the popular Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park. Sørlandssenteret was built in 1987, and was remodeled and expanded in 1995. It is now 26,065 m² and holds 100 stores. In 2005 the centre had 3,6 million visitors.

Located at 58.1797, 8.13139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Shopping centres in Norway, Kristiansand, Buildings and structures in Vest-Agder

Baneheia

Baneheia is an area in Kristiansand in Norway, mostly known at the national level from the Baneheia case, as the scene of a notorious murder of two girls aged 8 and 10 that took place in 2000. The area is a local recreational area with lakes and forest. The Baneheia area, close to Downtown Kristiansand and Ravnedalen Park, was given to the citizens of Kristiansand by king Christian 4th of Denmark-Norway when the city was founded in 1641.

Located at 58.1537, 7.98586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Kristiansand

New Varodd Bridge

The New Varodd Bridge is a cantilever road bridge that spans the Topdalsfjord in the city of Kristiansand, Norway. It carries the westbound lanes of European route E18; the eastbound lanes are carried by the adjacent Old Varodd Bridge. The length of the bridge is 663 metres, with 4 spans, of which the longest is 260 metres.

Located at 58.1617, 8.05428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Bridges in Vest-Agder, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand

Agder Teater

Agder Teater is a Norwegian theatre based in Kristiansand. It was established in 1991, and has been the regional theatre for Agder since 1995. Its first theatre director was Bentein Baardson, who led the theatre from 1991 to 1994. Alex Scherpf has been theatre director since 2005.

Located at 58.1429, 7.99526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Theatres in Norway, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand, Culture in Vest-Agder, Event venues established in 1991, Visitor attractions in Kristiansand, Music venues completed in 1991

Kristiansand Prison

Kristiansand Prison is a prison in Kristiansand, Norway. It has a capacity of 44 inmates.

Located at 58.1472, 7.99778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Prisons in Norway, Organisations based in Kristiansand, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand, Year of establishment missing

Cardamom Town (theme park)

Cardamom Town is a theme park located within the Kristiansand Zoo, made after the popular Norwegian children's book When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town by Thorbjørn Egner. The theme park, which opened in 1991, was made to look exactly like it looks in the original illustrations in the book. Thorbjørn Egner got to see the theme park while it was under construction, but did not live long enough to see it completed. The theme park comprises 33 houses, eight of which are rental properties.

Located at 58.1872, 8.14021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, Buildings and structures in Vest-Agder, Visitor attractions in Vest-Agder

Odderøya Lighthouse

Odderøya Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located at Odderøya in Kristiansand, Norway. It was first lit in 1832.

Located at 58.1314, 8.00194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Lighthouses in Vest Agder, 1832 establishments in Norway, Listed lighthouses in Norway, Lighthouses completed in 1832, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand

Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand

Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand (formerly Vest-Agder Fylkesmuseum) was founded in 1903 and is located in Kristiansand, Norway. The museum consists of a main building with collections and 40 old buildings, grouped by where they previously stood. Setesdaltunet consists of buildings from Valle and Bykle in Aust-Agder County, containing houses for living, stabbur, sauna and barns. The oldest buildings date from the middle of the 17th century.

Located at 58.1619, 8.03048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Open air museums in Norway, Museums in Kristiansand, Museums established in 1903, 1903 establishments in Norway

Kilden Performing Arts Centre

Kilden Performing Arts Centre is a theater and concert hall on Odderøya in Kristiansand, Norway. It houses Agder Teater, Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) and Opera Sør in a joint project never previously embarked upon. There is room for a variety of concerts and other forms of cultural expression. Managing Director: Bentein Baardson.

Located at 58.1391, 7.99715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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2012 establishments in Norway, Modernist architecture in Scandinavia, Theatres in Norway, Concert halls in Norway, Music venues in Norway, Culture in Vest-Agder, Visitor attractions in Kristiansand, Buildings and structures in Kristiansand, Performing arts centres

Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden

Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden is the only natural history museum on the Southern Coast of Norway, located in Kristiansand in Vest-Agder County. The museum was founded in 1828 as part of Kristiansand Katedralskole, named Kristiansand Museum.

Located at 58.1589, 8.00366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Museums in Kristiansand, Botanical gardens in Norway, Natural history museums in Norway

Fiskebrygga, Kristiansand

Fiskebrygga (The Fish Wharf) is an urban area in Kristiansand, Norway

Located at 58.1408, 7.99583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Kristiansand, Visitor attractions in Kristiansand

Sørlandets Art Museum

Sørlandet's Museum of Art is located in Kristiansand, Norway in the building that until 1970 hosted Kristiansand Katedralskole. The museum is a foundation, and it was created in 1995, with the counties of Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder as initiators together with the municipality of Kristiansand and Christianssands Billedalleri. The museum is working with both art and crafts.

Located at 58.1468, 7.99375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Museums in Kristiansand, Art museums and galleries in Norway, Art museums established in 1995, 1995 establishments in Norway

Vollevannet

Vollevannet is a freshwater lake in Kristiansand, between Gimlekollen and exit from the E18 to the Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand and Ålefjær (county road 452) in Vest-Agder county, Norway. Vollevannet was earlier used as drinking water, and is held back by two dams. It is a strain of perch in the lake. On the north side is a small, sandy beach.

Located at 58.1661, 8.02985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Lakes of Vest-Agder, Vest-Agder geography stubs

Odderøya

Odderøya is an island off Kristiansand, Norway, connected to the mainland by bridges south of the city. The island creates a natural division between Eastern and Western Port of Kristiansand. The canal Gravanekanalen separates Odderøya from the city center and Fiskebrygga (the fish market), but four bridges ensure that the island is easily accessible. The island is until now, mostly undeveloped, but in the town development plan is also added an area to allow for up to 500 homes.

Located at 58.1356, 8.00417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Kristiansand, Fortifications of Kristiansand, Islands of Vest-Agder