Kristiansund

Kristiansund was founded by King Christian VI in the year 1742. It is also known as a polychrome town because of the colorful houses that you can see in the small island municipality. It is located on the western coast of Norway, this municipality has four main islands, the Nordlandet, Kikrkelander, Innlandet, and Frei.

I've actually already shared a one week Norway itinerary featuring Kristiansund, even though I hadn't visited the city since I was little. Why? Because Kristiansund is that special! Okay I mostly included it because you

Check out this list of the things to do in Kristiansund, Norway and book yourself on the one that interests you.

What to do in Kristiansand on a cruise stop

Kristiansund is famous for clipfish, split and salted cod traditionally dried on rocks by the sea. Built by a Scotsman in 1749, a former fishing warehouse once home to 150 workers is now the Norwegian Clipfish Museum.

Kristiansund is one of Norway’s most impressive coastal towns

Øvre del av Marstrandsgata Kirklandet, Kristiansund

Atlantic Ocean Road / Norway

Loved by many locals and hated by some, Kirkelandet kirke often leaves tourists travelling through Kristiansund bemused. Were it not for the cross standing outside the church, most people would assume this was an office building.

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Dyreparken i Kristiansand

I'd been super impressed with both our previous 2 ports of Copenhagen and Oslo. Could our next stop, Kristiansand Norway live up to it's predecessors?

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Rened on Instagram: “Kristiansund harbour with the little ferry Sundbåten, claimed to be the world's oldest public transport in continuous use #vestlandet…”

The Atlantic Road in Norway is a short 8km stretch of road between Kristiansund and Molde. Wild weather and landscapes to match it is a perfect weekend escape

McDonalds in Kristiansand, Norway

Norway, Kristiansund

Bridge Road "Storseisundet Atlantic" (Atlanterhavsveien), Norway.