Kristiansand Cruise Port: Things to Do, Excursions & Cruises Calling

About Kristiansand

Kristiansand operates as a cruise port from May through September, offering extended daylight for exploring this southern Norwegian city. The port sits on the Skagerrak coast in Agder county, serving as the administrative centre for both Kristiansand Municipality and the wider region.

The city centre puts key attractions within easy reach. Christiansholm Fortress stands just 0.5 km away with a 4.3 rating from 606 reviews, whilst the Uferpromenade Kristiansand waterfront promenade is equally close and highly rated at 4.6 stars. Lille prekestolen, a popular tourist attraction, lies 5.3 km away and holds a 4.6 rating across 135 reviews.

Exploring the area

For a family outing, Kaptein Sabeltanns Verden sits 9.9 km from the port and attracts visitors with its 4.6-star rating. Kristiansand Port itself functions as a tourist attraction, rated 4.6 stars from 70 reviews.

From Kristiansand, you can combine your visit with calls at nearby ports including Bergen, Eidfjord, Åndalsnes and Ålesund, all part of Norwegian Fjords itineraries.

Kristiansand is a city located within Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of both Kristiansand Municipality and Agder county. The city sits along the southern coast of Norway, along the Skagerrak.

Things to do in Kristiansand on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Photo: Kerstin Knoop · via Google Maps
Fortress

Christiansholm Fortress

4.3 (606) 0.5 km from port
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “It is a beautiful view to the sea from the Fortress. Very enjoyable to sit around and wall to the…” — Krishna Chandran
- 5 · “Ive been here for my vacation its a Beautiful City thats full of nice people heres sone pictures i took…” — Quintin Weener
Google Maps Directions +47 95 82 95 33
Photo: Mathias Lekman · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Kaptein Sabeltanns Verden

4.6 (205) 9.9 km from port

Near: Dyreparken Safarihotell (121 m) · Badelandet (278 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “Great show for the whole family” — Ola Iversen
- 5 · “I love those place. My kids always want to go to this place first. You can experience a ghost house…” — Sundeep Patpatia
Website Google Maps Directions +47 97 05 97 00
Photo: IEVGEN KALINOVSKYI · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Lille prekestolen

4.6 (135) 5.3 km from port
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Wonderful little hike. Approx. 5km around lake. Starting point: gas station:)” — Kim
- 5 · “Beautiful walk through God's wonderful creation. Great place to get some exercise and fresh air.” — Shane M
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Photo: Erin Noxon · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Kristiansand Port

4.6 (70) 0.8 km from port

Near: Kristiansand Cruise Terminal (136 m) · Port of Kristiansand (179 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “A nice harbour with shops and a moose” — Andreas Poltin
- 5 · “A lovely port close to town, be sure to visit the fish market and area, on the way to town.” — V H
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Tourist attraction

Uferpromenade Kristiansand

4.6 (56) 0.5 km from port

Near: Sjøhuset Restaurant (36 m) · Nupenparken (Otterdalsparken) (72 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “So pretty and peaceful at night, definitely worth a visit.” — V H
- 5 · “One of the most charming places in the city. A well-kept park on the water's edge, local sculpture tastefully scattered…” — ilan itzcovitz
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