06/11/2026
Kristiansand, Norway today is our first time in Norway. It was founded in 1641 by King Christian IV, who named the city after himself. As a maritime city it has had a long history of strategic importance for Norway.
We decided to hike Odderøya
which is an island connected to downtown Kristiansand by bridges. It has been used for military defense since the 17th century and guards the approaches to the city’s harbor. It was important in WWII and remnants are still visible today. We have a lot of stops on Norways West coast and Fjords over the next few weeks… Good start with Kristiansand…