Archive Foundation — Attraction in Kristiansand

This place was a really pleasant surprise, right in front of the harbour where the ferries dock. The building used to be a strategic place for the Nazis in their invasion of Norway, which, itself, is already a treat for any history buff.

The exposition is really well crafted, accounting for many details of the Norwegian resistance against the Third Reich. It is an obligatory stop for anyone interested in knowing more about WWII in Scandinavia.

I advise you not to miss the guided tour. Our guide, August, was really knowledgeable and kind, offering us a complete and in depth tour of the museum in english. The tour is especially important for non-norwegian speaking tourists, since most of the information in the museum is not avaliable in English.

We really recommend this place for anyone visiting...

"Arkivet" was the Gestapo headquarters for the southern parts of Norway during ww2. Today they have an exhibition. In addition they have courses on the war, human rights and cultural awareness for pupils and students. They have a small cafe and gift shop. The building is a short walk from the ferry terminal, so if you have an hour or two to spend, I strongly...

Harrowing but very interesting, not for young kids or sensitive adults. Graphic images of torture. Takes approximately two hours to see and read it all. Staff very helpful and very knowledgeable. Gives you a good appreciation of the horrors of war and occupation. Sorry there's no photos but it felt inappropriate...