Kristiansand Cathedral — Attraction in Kristiansand

A great experience - especially when you enter this majestic building and the tremendous organ is playing. Overwhelming! If you come by a cruise-ship to this lovely little town with palm-trees in the parks (!) take the little sightseeing- train which is waiting for you at the harbour and stay on it to the final stop in the picturesque old town. From there it is just some steps to the impressing building. If you want to hear the organ you should be there at noon. Later you can get on the train again (keep your ticket!) and go around as often as you want. For a good snack you can get off at the fish-market which is not very far away...

The Kristiansand Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in Norway. Quite impressive and in the city center, it is supposed to have been built in the late 1800s. If one is a fan of Neo Gothic style of cathedrals, there is quite sometime one can spend in here. My favorite has been the very impressive glass designs inside (picture included in my review). Tip : the catherdral is open on weekdays only from 11:00. When I visited, it opened at only at 11:30 and there was a queue of tourists waiting to get in :). Highly recommended just for the architecture and the impressive and imposing look if you visit...

A really special stop during a Norwegian Fjords cruise. While most of the trip was about breathtaking landscapes and dramatic coastlines, Kristiansand Cathedral offered something quieter and more reflective—and just as beautiful in its own way.

The building itself is stunning, with its tall spire, soft light filtering through stained glass, and peaceful atmosphere inside. It’s right in the centre of town, just a short walk from the port, so it’s very easy to visit even if you’re only in Kristiansand for...