Kristiansand, Norway cruise holidays

The official language spoken in Kristiansand is Norwegian

The currency in Kristiansand is the Norwegian krone (NOK)

1.5ltr bottle of water = 23.00 kr (approx. £1.95)

Coffee (from a restaurant) = 37.85 kr (approx. £3.15)

0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 90.00 kr (approx. £7.55)

Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 825.00 kr (approx. £68.90)

Tipping is not required or expected in Norway and is entirely voluntary and up to the individual. That being said, some prefer to round up to the nearest 10 or 100 NOK.

Good morning - God morgen "Goo moh-ohrn"

Good afternoon - God ettermiddag "Gooh eh-ter-mee-dahg"

Good night - God natt "Gooh naht"

Hello - Hallo "Hallo"

Where is - Hvor er…? "Woor err"

Please - Vær så snill "Var-saw snill"

Thank you - Takk "Tahk"

Excuse me - Unnskyld meg "Unn-shill mei"

I dont understand - Jeg forstår ikke "Yay for-storh ee-keh"

Coffee

From local bakeries to emergent new coffee shops, Kristiansand's best cafés offer the perfect pick-me-up.

Lunch

Savour fresh catches from the fiskebrygga (fish market) in the local harbour - in Kristiansand's hearty Norwegian restaurants.

Drinks

Drop into one of Kristiansand's many thriving pubs or elegant bars for a taste of refreshing Norwegian hospitality.

Shopping

Kristiansand's boutiques and malls promise shopping trips filled with chic Nordic interior design and understated fashion.

Culture

With a lively, burgeoning cultural scene, Norway's fifth-largest city holds its own alongside its more populous neighbours.

Outdoor

Norway's Agder County has stunning and unique scenery. Set out on foot to explore its epic sights.