Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
old wing and 224 in the newer section) are the best on offer. In summer significant dis-
counts are available. It also has a good restaurant.
Information
Kulturkontonet
TOURIST INFORMATION
(Strandgaten 58; 8am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Open year-round, the Kulturkontonet can help with basic tourist information. The building
itself is worth checking out, even if you don't need any help.
Tourist Office
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
51 46 82 33;
www.eigersund.kommune.no
; Jernbaneveien 2;
10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm Sat &
Sun Jun-Aug)
The tourist office is fine for local information, but it's only open in summer.
Getting There & Away
Trains to/from Kristiansand (Nkr249 to Nkr336, two hours) run four times daily, and there
are eight daily services to/from Stavanger (Nkr164, one hour).
THE INTERIOR
Inland from Norway's southern coast, quiet mountain valleys such as Setesdalen and the
magnificent peak of Gausta, close to Rjukan, are wonderful places. Another highlight is
the lake-studded Telemark region, connected by a canal with pretty Seljord - home to the
Nessie-esque Selma the Serpent.
Kongsberg
Pop 25,900
Surrounded by dark and dense forests and with cascading rapids running through the heart
of town, Kongsberg is one of the most agreeable towns in southern Norway. In addition to
the pretty setting there's plenty of cultural interest in the form of the fascinating Royal Sil-
