Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ing the modern face of Kristiansund in terms that are accessible to lay folk, this centre por-
trays through film, models, an exhaustive guided tour and mind-numbing megastatistics,
the impact of oil and gas upon contemporary Norway.
Atlanterhavsbadet
SWIMMING BATHS
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(
www.atlanterhavsbadet.no
,
in Norwegian; Dalaveien 16;
adult/child Nkr120/80; 10am-6pm or 9pm)
With a couple of pools, a bubbling jac-
uzzi, well-being area, wave pool and 77m of curling waterslide, the Atlantic Ocean Baths
are liquid fun for serious swimmers and families alike.
Festiviteten
THEATRE
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(Kong Olav V's gate 1)
Constructed in 1914, Kristiansund's
monumental theatre, although plain enough from the outside, has an attractive art nouveau
interior.
Klippfiskkjerringa statue
MONUMENT
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In front of the Piren landing stage, it's a graphic representation
of a fishwife bearing cod for drying.
Sleeping
Rica Hotel
HOTEL €€
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( 71 57 12 00;
www.rica.no
; Storgata 41; s/d from Nkr895/
995; )
Recently overhauled, the fjord-side Rica still has that almost-new feel to it.
All rooms have a bathtub and most overlook the water. The view gets better - and best of
all from its top-floor bar, open to all - the higher you rise. There's a free sauna and mini-
gym for guest use.
Quality Hotel Grand
HOTEL €€
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( 71 57 13 00;
www.choice.no
;
Bernstorffstredet 1; r from
Nkr1120; )
With its 158 rooms, the Hotel Grand is significantly Kristiansund's
largest.Sixroomsareequippedforthehandicappedandaround40takeintoaccountguests
with allergies. Rooms are comfortable and attractively furnished and the hotel's
Edward
Restaurant
has an à la carte menu that's as good as anywhere in town.
