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Kristiansand (help·info) (earlier Christianssand) is a city and municipality, and the capital of the county of Vest-Agder, Norway. The city of Kristiansand was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The rural municipalities of Oddernes, Randesund and Tveit were merged with Kristiansand January 1, 1965. Kristiansand was founded by King Christian IV in 1641. It was created as a market town to encourage growth in this area of strategic significance, providing a local economic base for construction of fortifications and population for defense of the area. The centre of Kristiansand is called Kvadraturen due to its square gridline of streets. The zoological garden, Kristiansand Dyrepark (Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park) just east of the city, has a wide selection of animals in, for the most part, natural habitats. This includes animals such as wolves, tigers and the lynx. Due to the allocation of areas the combination of zoo and recreational park turns out surprisingly well. Each year in July, Kristiansand is the site of the Quart Festival, a multi-day music festival - the largest of its kind in Norway. Kristiansand is also home to Agder Theatre. Kristiansand is connected to continental Europe by air and sea. The local airport, Kjevik, is located 12 km (7 miles) east of the city and has routes to European and Norwegian cities. From the town centre, the ferry harbour has routes to Hirtshals (Denmark) and Hanstholm (Denmark). There are also buses and trains that connect Kristiansand to other Norwegian cities. Kristiansand has major shipbuilding and repair facilities that support Norway's North Sea oil industry.

Near Kristiansand there is the static inverter plant of the HVDC Cross-Skagerak. Kristiansand and the Agder counties usually have a lot of summer sunshine compared to most of Norway. There may be heavy snowfall in winter with south-southeasterly winds (snow record at Kjevik is 170 cm), but the snow rarely stays long at the coast; see climate. Note: Even though the names are different, Kristiansand is often noted as Kristiansand S (S for South) to distinguish it from Kristiansund, also in Norway, in such cases noted as Kristiansund N. The practice originated before postal codes were introduced, as mail sometimes was sent to the wrong city. Occasional mix-ups with the Swedish city of Kristianstad have also been known to happen.


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Featured Businesses and Services in Kristiansand

  • Clarion Hotel Ernst (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Clarion Hotel Ernst

    Clarion Hotel Ernst in Kristiansand offers Hotel Rooms as well as Disabled Accessible Rooms, an on site Restaurant and Playground and is a Pet-friendly and Smoke Free Hotel. Clarion Hotel Ernst offer the services of a Massage Therapist, a Car Rental -, a Banquet and Meetings- as well as Business Friendly Services and a Fitness Center for guests visiting Kristiansand.

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  • Comfort Hotel Skagerak (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Comfort Hotel Skagerak

    Comfort Hotel Skagerak is a cosy bed & breakfast hotel with 67 modern rooms, a 100% Smoke Free and Pet-friendly Hotel located in Kristiansand. Comfort Hotel Skagera in Kristiansand offers Business Friendly Services and amenities designed to cater for business needs.

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Other Businesses and Services in Kristiansand

  • Yess! Hotel (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Yess! Hotel

    Yess! Hotel & Food gives you what you need and expect, without fuss or extravagancy in Kirstiansand, Sorlandet in Norway. Yess! Hotel & Food offers standard rooms, sleeping 1- 4persons, a self-service buffet based eatery for guest wanting standard quality facilities in Kristiansand.

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  • Thon Hotel Wergeland (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Thon Hotel Wergeland

    Thon Hotel Wergeland is centrally located near Wergelandsparken, Domkirken and Torvet, the Sandens shopping centre and pedestrian precinct, Markens, in Kristiansand. Thon Hotel Wergeland has large, charming rooms, and serve a tasty breakfast in comfortable surroundings in Kristiansand.

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  • Hotel Sørlandet (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Hotel Sørlandet

    Hotel Sørlandet, in the hearth of Kristiansand, 100 meters from Bystranda (the city beach) and in a short walking distance from the many things the city of Kristiansand offers.

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  • Scandic Kristiansand

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Scandic Kristiansand

    Welcome to Scandic Kristiansand Explore picturesque Kristiansand from the Scandic Kristiansand hotel, just 10 minutes’ walk from the station. Relax in the Egon Restaurant or do business in our 6 meeting rooms for 2-100, all with wireless internet acces...

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  • Ansgar Sommerhotell (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Ansgar Sommerhotell

    Ansgar Sommerhotell located in Kristiansand offers Family rooms with 3-4 beds with small kitchens, Double or single rooms as well as 12 apartments with 3 bedrooms. Ansgar Sommerhotell located in Kristiansand is close to the Kristiansand Zoo, city beach, Markens street, Odderøya, The Fortress and other attractions.

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  • Kristiansand Zoo (2009-10-19)

    Located in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Sorlandet, Norway

    Kristiansand Zoo

    Few parks cover such a variety as Kristiansand Zoo in Kristiansand, offering five separate parks, including a water park; a forested park; an entertainment park; a theme park and a zoo. Kristiansand Zoo offers you the opportunity to see the Nordic wolf, lynx and wolverine in their natural environment in Kirstiansand.

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