Kristiansand,

in Southern Norway, is the closest we come to a Norwegian Riviera. Mild climate, sunny summers and mild winters. This area has more sunny days than anywhere else in Norway, making it a holiday paradise for Norwegians. Kristiansand is the capital of southern Norway, and its weathered old homes and pulsating summer atmosphere make it a very charming city. It is Norway’s fifth largest town with a population of 80,000.

Capacity / Accommodation

Kristiansand can provide accommodation for groups from 2 to 2000 people within a small area, from walking-distance to a travelling time of 12 minutes by car from the town centre. High standards are offered, whatever type of accommodation one may choose. Kristiansand can assemble 2000 people in plenary combined with facilities for 200 exhibitors and mingle-areas, as well as banquet-hall for 2000 people in one place.

International hotel-chains

In Kristiansand you will find international hotel-chains, like Radisson BLU, Choice and Rica. The hotels are congress professionals, and have high quality standard. All hotels in the town centre are situated within walking distance of each other. For alternative accommodation you will find apartment-hotels, cabins and camp-sites situated by the ocean-shore or in the region’s uplands.

Facts:

- Number of inhabitants in Kristiansand: 80 000

- 14 hotels, app. 1 250 rooms and 2 200 beds

- Capacity largest conference hall: 2 000

- Unique location between the forest and the sea, ideal for outdoor activities