Agder
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South Norway, in Norway called Agder or Sørlandet, is the southernmost region of Norway. The coast of southern Norway (Skagerrak) is often called the Norwegian Riviera. The picturesque towns and the enchanting archipelago is surrounding the Skagerrak - coast, inland is perfect for hiking and the mountains there are good opportunities for skiing in winter. All surrounded by beautiful nature scenery. The climate, particularly along the coast is mild for this latitude. Southern Norway has the highest number of recorded hours of sunshine per day in Norway. The south coast is a popular area for holiday homes and some of Norway's most expensive properties are in this area. The secluded interior is a different place and the interior, notably Setesdal valley, is home to well-preserved traditional culture that is included on UNESCO world heritage list.
Taste of Agder...
Norwegian cuisine is known for eclectic food with a good supply of many local ingredients. Try Norwegian seafood! Restaurant Under in Lindesnes is the first seafood restaurant below the ocean surface in Norway and one of the first in the world. In addition to the experience, delicious seafood is served. The restaurant is awarded a star in the 2020 Michelin Guide. Local Norwegian beer, aquavit and cider. Along the Skagerrak coast several local breweries and microbreweries are brewing beer that are definitely worth tasting, although prices are high. Or simply drink clean and fresh tap water. Apart from those associated with outdoor activities, there are few dangers. There is little crime in the district of Agder, but for your safety it is advisable to take good care of your belongings. You are generally not getting into trouble if you do not seek it out. Every year there are reports of foreign visitors that get into trouble in small boats at sea, fatal incidents also occur. Beyond the protective islands and skerries lining the coast, the sea is unpredictable and can be rough. The high moor-like plateaus can be difficult to navigate, particularly in bad weather. Map, compass and appropriate clothing are needed on hikes. Weather in the mountains and on the high plateaus can be very different from the coast and low-land weather. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the interior lowlands, but are not dangerous.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere is one major airport of South Norway: Kristiansand (KRS).There are scheduled flights to four domestic destinations as well as international flights to Alicante, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and London-Stansted. Connecting bus and coach services operate to Kristiansand, Lillesand, Arendal and Grimstad. When buying plane tickets, don't mix up the city with Kristiansund much further north in Norway. Coach connections to Oslo and the towns along the western shore of the Oslo Fjord is excellent. Nor-Way Bussexpress has 9 daily connections between Kristiansand and Oslo, Konkurrenten.no between 4 and 7 departures while Lavprisekspressen runs twice daily. You are guaranteed a seat - if the bus is full, the bus company will add an extra bus. Lavsprisekpressen provides online ticketing only. These express buses are usually just as fast as the trains to Oslo. To towns like Larvik, Tønsberg and Sandefjord you might arrive several hours later if you go by train....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
On foot, by car, bus, bike, motorcycle - or make your way at sea. Taxi is a rather expensive alternative. Local buses, tickets and info by Agder kollektivtrafikk. Travel by small boat among the many small islands and straits is popular. In 2007 the Spangereid canal was created to allow small motor boats a short cut across Lindesnes peninsula. The trip around Lindesnes peninsula is much longer and the open sea can be rough. This canal was constructed in the Viking era around year 700, but was at some point abandoned until opened again in 2007. Norwegian cuisine is known for eclectic food with a good supply of many local ingredients. Try Norwegian seafood! Restaurant Under in Lindesnes is the first seafood restaurant below the ocean surface in Norway and one of the first in the world. In addition to the experience, delicious seafood is served. The restaurant is awarded a star in the 2020 Michelin Guide. Local Norwegian beer, aquavit and cider.
Where to Stay
Apart from those associated with outdoor activities, there are few dangers. There is little crime in the district of Agder, but for your safety it is advisable to take good care of your belongings. You are generally not getting into trouble if you do not seek it out. Every year there are reports of foreign visitors that get into trouble in small boats at sea, fatal incidents also occur. Beyond the protective islands and skerries lining the coast, the sea is unpredictable and can be rough. The high moor-like plateaus can be difficult to navigate, particularly in bad weather. Map, compass and appropriate clothing are needed on hikes. Weather in the mountains and on the high plateaus can be very different from the coast and low-land weather. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the interior lowlands, but are not dangerous.
Language & Talk
Most people will respond in English to any question you may have. Some Norwegians also speak some German, due to the proximity of the language, and that they study it in school. The south coast has characteristic dialect with for instance "d" is often used where other Norwegians use "t", while "b" is often used instead of "p". This gives the southern dialect a notable softer tone similar to Danish. Those interested in dialects, can also observe a remarkable difference in Setesdal compared to the Danish-sounding Kristiansand dialect, to the very different north valley dialect that sounds more like Gaelic. In several inland municipalities, a writing form of Norwegian usually associated with West Norway known as Nynorsk is the official form.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Apart from those associated with outdoor activities, there are few dangers. There is little crime in the district of Agder, but for your safety it is advisable to take good care of your belongings. You are generally not getting into trouble if you do not seek it out. Every year there are reports of foreign visitors that get into trouble in small boats at sea, fatal incidents also occur. Beyond the protective islands and skerries lining the coast, the sea is unpredictable and can be rough. The high moor-like plateaus can be difficult to navigate, particularly in bad weather. Map, compass and appropriate clothing are needed on hikes. Weather in the mountains and on the high plateaus can be very different from the coast and low-land weather. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the interior lowlands, but are not dangerous.
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Glimpses of Agder
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