About Kristiansand/attractions

About Kristiansand

With a population of 137,000, the region comprises the municipalities of Søgne, Songdalen, Iveland, Vennesla, Birkenes, Lillesand and Kristiansand. Surrounded by picturesque scenery - from tiny rocky islands in the fjords to snow-covered mountains inland – Kristiansand offers a rich variety of recreational activities.

Flourishing businesses around Kristiansand attract engineers and professionals from the University of Agder and other educational institutions within the city. Some of the largest companies are energybased, either as suppliers to the oil industry or as producers of or suppliers to the emerging renewable energy market. The Kristiansand region boasts a wide range of technological expertise with an international approach. When companies are looking for new businesses and projects to fund, it is just as natural to explore the financial markets in London or Paris, as it is to search locally or nationally.

Given its significant investments in culture, infrastructure and research, Kristiansand looks like an exciting place to be for years to come.

Historically, Kristiansand has been a busy international shipping port, a role that is still emphasised by the growing number of companies supplying personnel, equipment and services to the North Sea oil industry and the rest of the world. Kristiansand is well connected internationally.

About Kristiansand

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Below is a list of local restaurants in the city center of Kristiansand.