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al variation (typically less than 10cm between high and low tides). Along with Egersund,
it's one of the more enjoyable towns to base yourself on this stretch of coast.
Sights
Before setting out to explore the town, collect the pamphlet
A Tour of Flekkefjord
from
the tourist office. The richest source of old architecture is the
Hollenderbyen
(Dutch
Town) district, with its narrow streets and old timber buildings.
Flekkefjord Museum
(
www.vestagdermuseet.no
;
Dr Kraftsgata 15; adult/child Nkr40/free; 10am-5pm
Mon-Fri, noon-5pm Sat & Sun mid-Jun-Aug)
is housed in a home from 1724, but has
19th-century interiors.
One building that stands out is the unusual octagonal log-built
Flekkefjord church
(Kirkegaten; admission free; 11am-1pm Mon-Sat Jul)
, which was consecrated in
1833. Designed by architect H Linstow (he of the Royal Palace in Oslo), the octagonal
theme continues throughout, with the columns, steeple and baptismal font all conforming
to the eight-sided shape.
Sleeping & Eating
Grand Hotell
HISTORIC HOTEL €€
( 38 32 23 55;
www.grand-hotell.no
,
in Norwegian; Anders Beersgt 9; s/d from
Nkr995/1195; )
For the most character and personality that you'll find in Flekkef-
jord,theGrandHotellperfectlysuitsthisoldtown.Housedinadelightfulcastleliketimber-
clad building, the hotel's rooms have a certain old-world charm.
Egenes Camping
CAMPGROUND €
( 38 32 01 48;
www.egenes.no
; tent sites without/with car Nkr160/240, caravan sites
Nkr270, cabins per week Nkr2450-7000)
This spectacularly located campsite is beside
Lake Seluravatnet, 1km off the E39 and 5km east of Flekkefjord. There's boat and canoe
hire, a climbing wall, minigolf, fishing and other activities on offer here, which make it a
great choice for those with children to tire out.
Maritim Fjordhotell
HOTEL €€
