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Kristiansand
POP 77,850
Kristiansand, Norway's fifth-largest city, calls itself 'Norway's No 1 Holiday Resort'. That
can be a bit misleading: sun-starved Norwegians do flock here in the summer, but for
everyone else it serves more as a gateway to the seaside villages of Norway's southern
coast and the inland region of Setesdalen (
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). The claim also reflects a new-
found confidence that has seen the city clean up its environmental act (it was until a dec-
ade ago infamous for its pollution). What Kristiansand can offer though is a lively cultural
andshoppingscene,greatrestaurantsandahealthynightlife.Inaddition,anyonetravelling
with children will more than likely find themselves cajoled into visiting the town's out-
standing children's park and zoo.
Sights
Kristiansand Dyrepark
ZOO
(
www.dyreparken.com
; adult/child Nkr500/ 420; 10am-7pm mid-Jun-early Aug,
shorter hr rest of yr)
TheformerKristiansandzoo,offtheE1810kmeastofKristiansand,
has gradually expanded into what is probably
the
favourite holiday destination for children
in Norway. The prices given here are for the high season, and including all activities.
