Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Odderøya
PARK
This island, a rocky outcrop just by the fish market and connected by a bridge, is one of
the city's wonderful green spaces. There are some delightful places for a walk, a swim or a
picnic; it's also home to artists' studios and
Vaktbua
cafe and bar.
Activities
One Ocean Dive Center
DIVING
( 38 09 95 55;
www.oneocean.no
; Dvergsnesveien 571; 1/2 dives with equipment from Nkr950/
1300)
A professional centre that runs dives to wrecks, including a downed plane and even a mine
sweeper. It's 8km east of Kristiansand.
Setesdalsbanen
RAILWAY
(
www.vestagdermuseet.no/setesdalsbanen
;
adult/child return Nkr120/60;
departures 11.30am,
1.20pm & 3.10pm Sun mid-Jun-Aug)
The 78km-long narrow-gauge railway between Kristiansand and Byglandsfjord linked
Setesdalen with the coast from 1896 to 1962. It was used to transport nickel from the Evje
mines, and local timber and barrel staves that were used in the salting and export of her-
ring. Steam- or diesel-powered locomotives still travel the last 6km between Grovane
(2km north of Vennesla) and Røyknes; a 25-minute journey one way. Norges Statsbaner
(NSB; Norwegian State Railways) trains run from Kristiansand to Vennesla (Nkr44, 12
minutes, four daily).
Festivals
PUNKT
MUSIC
Edgy electronic festival in September specialising in live remixes; Brian Eno, Laurie
Anderson and David Sylvian were past guests.
