Welcome to Kristiansand

Kristiansand is a coastal town located in Agder county. It is the fifth largest city in Norway with a population of about 93,000.

Norway’s southernmost city, Kristiansand, is known for it’s temperate weather, charming wooden houses, local shops, beaches, lakes and nature, as well as a vibrant art and cultural community. Here you can read a little about what kind of attractions our city has to offer.

Art Venues

Kunstsilo

Opened up in may 2024, and is the power house of Nordic modern art.

Kristiansand Kunsthall

Located on the top floor of the public library

Galleri Myren

Next to the new Artist in residency

SMIA Grafiske Odderøya

Kobbel

Palass KRS

GALLERI BI- Z

Søgne gamle prestegård

Knappstad glass

Art Venues in Agder County

Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall

Kunstpunkt Lisa

Kunstpunkt Lista is Agder Kunstsenter’s second location and gallery space.

Munken

Cultural arena

Lillesand Kunstforening

Arendal Kunstforening

Buen Galleri

Culture

Kristiansand Folkebibliotek

Kristiansand Kino

Cinemateket

Offers a variety of older films

Kilden teater og konserthus

Aquarama

Kraftverk

KRS LIVE

LABORATORIET

Shops

Hobbyhimmelen

Jernia

Clas Ohlson

Kollektivet

Curated local design, second hand and vintage

Pippin / Infografikk

Bars and restaurants

KRANK

Posebyhaven

Bønder i byen

Vaktbua

Tellfords Pub

SPIREN kafe

Recreational areas

Ravnedalen

A short hike from the city centre lies a natural park area called Ravnedalen, which translates to «the valley of ravens». The park was built in 1874-78, under the guidance of Colonel Oscar Wergeland. The park was constructed as a romantic garden, with a fountain, and exotic plants like rhododendron, magnolia, mimosa, yew, and cypress. There are open areas for public arrangements, like festivals, concerts, and other gatherings. The former gardener house today serves as a café.

Odderøya

Odderøya, an earlier military base, is currently home to many Artists Studios and cultural professionals, spread in the remaining buildings across the island. It also has vastly varied nature with lots of hiking trails.

Baneheia

BYSTANDA

Bystranda city beach gives you the feeling of being in Southern Europe, or maybe LA. At least in the Summer when the weather and the sea is warm. During the winter we can recommend trying the Sauna. If you rather have more of a guaranteed temperature, check out the waterpark Aquarama, located right next to the beach.

BRAGDØYA

Bragdøya is easily accessible by ferry. With a coastal centre, cosy cafés, a white beach, and picturesque trails, this island is well worth a visit. Reachable by ferryboat.

Kontakt

Skippergata 24, Kristiansand

Postboks 243, 4663 Kristiansand

+47 924 26 007

post@agderkunst.no

Org: 971 332 085

Åpningstider

Kontoret vårt er åpent tirsdag – fredag kl.10-16.

I utstillingsperioder er galleriet åpent torsdag – søndag kl.12-16.