14 days in Southern Norway Itinerary
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Kristiansand
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Arendal
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Bygland Municipality
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Spangereid
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Kristiansand — 3 nights

Kristiansand, historically Christianssand / Christiansand, is a city and municipality in Norway. Kristiansand is known for zoos & aquariums, fun & games, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at Dyreparken, head off the coast to Odderoya, ponder the design of Otterdalsparken, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kristiansand Domkirke.
To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kristiansand day trip planning tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Kristiansand is an approximately 14.5-hour car ride. In August, daily temperatures in Kristiansand can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Arendal.
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To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kristiansand day trip planning tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Kristiansand is an approximately 14.5-hour car ride. In August, daily temperatures in Kristiansand can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Arendal.
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Arendal — 3 nights

Arendal is a town and municipality in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway. Take a break from Arendal with a short trip to Homborsund Lighthouse in Grimstad, about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: trek along Hove and Spornes, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, take an in-depth tour of The Ibsen Museum in Grimstad, and take in the waterfront activity at Arendal Gjestehavn.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Arendal trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from Kristiansand to Arendal in an hour. August in Arendal sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bygland Municipality.
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To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Arendal trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from Kristiansand to Arendal in an hour. August in Arendal sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bygland Municipality.
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Bygland Municipality — 3 nights
Explore Bygland Municipality's surroundings by going to Nissedal municipality (in Nissedal Municipality), Evje (Trollaktiv & Gokartbanen Evje) and Hillestad Gallery (in Amli).
To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bygland Municipality tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Arendal to Bygland Municipality by car takes about 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Spangereid.
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To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bygland Municipality tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Arendal to Bygland Municipality by car takes about 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Spangereid.
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Spangereid — 2 nights

Spangereid is a former municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): stroll through Sjosanden and then walk around Furulunden. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sea views from Lindesnes Fyr, make a trip to Lyttestasjonen paa Trones, and then cool off at Sorlandsbadet.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Spangereid route website.
Traveling by car from Bygland Municipality to Spangereid takes 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Spangereid are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive back home.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Spangereid route website.
Traveling by car from Bygland Municipality to Spangereid takes 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Spangereid are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive back home.
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Southern Norway travel guide
Visit diverse communities, explore lush nature, and go on a sailing trip around the scenic shores of Southern Norway. Life here is largely focused on the coast, and many of the region’s settlements are located by the sea. Larger cities like Kristiansand and Arendal are the area's cultural and economic centers, offering all the amenities of urban surroundings, with plenty of sightseeing and entertainment opportunities. Other coastal settlements are mainly peaceful port towns, where life goes at slower pace. Further inland, you can find a selection of idyllic villages, where many of the locals still practice traditional crafts, and where you can visit different historical attractions. This area is a prime destination for spending time outdoors, fishing in lakes and rivers, hiking, and enjoying winter sports.