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private room. Cabins start at €68 for a basic, two-berth, inside cabin, and
go up to €149 for a “Fjord Class” cabin with a double bed and ocean view.
Car packages range from €52 to €438.
Reservations:
To get the best fare, book online and early—as soon
as you can commit to a firm date (
http://fjordline.no
and
www.colorline.com
)
. This is especially true for Fjordline. Many cheaper
fares are non-refundable and non-changeable, so be sure to check the de-
tails carefully when you book. Days of the week and departure/arrival
times can vary—confirm specific schedules when you make your reserva-
tions.
(6 kr = about $1, country code: 47)
Kristiansand hotels are expensive and nondescript. The otherwise uninterest-
ing harbor area has a cluster of wooden buildings called
Fiskebasaren
(“Fish
Bazaar”). The indoor fish market is only open during the day, but numer-
ous restaurants (serving fish, among other dishes) provide a nice atmosphere
for dinner. Follow Vester Strandgate past the Fønix movie theater to Østre
Strandgate, take a right, and follow the signs to Fiskebrygga.
$$$ Rica Hotel Norge
is a modern option (Sb-1,395 kr, Db-1,595 kr,
prices are averaged—rates vary with demand, Dronningensgate 5, tel. 38 17
40 00, fax 38 17 40 01,
www.hotel-norge.no
,
firmapost@hotel-norge.no
).
$$$ Thon Hotel Wergeland
is inviting for a large chain hotel. It's within
earshot of the church bells and busy Kirkegate—ask for a quieter room
away from the street (Sb-1,395 kr, Db-1,695 kr, prices are averaged—rates
vary with demand, includes breakfast, non-smoking rooms, no elevator, In-
ternet access and Wi-Fi, Kirkegate 15, tel. 38 17 20 40, fax 38 02 73 21,
