Idyllic Lillesand

by coach & on foot

Departing from the pier, your experience begins with a short city sightseeing drive, passing the old fortress of Christiansholm dating from 1672. As you continue, you will observe the rectangular pattern of streets between the harbour and the River Otra. During your drive, you will pass many delightful wooden houses in the old part of the town. After crossing the River Otra, you will pass the Oddernes Church, which is over 950 years old.

Your drive continues to Lillesand which is perhaps the most beautiful little town in the region. Its many houses date from the 18th and 19th centuries when Lillesand was bustling with maritime activity. At one point, the shipowners in Lillesand owned 87 ships and several shipyards. The town is blessed with a sheltered harbour that was an important port for shipping timber.

Here you will enjoy approximately 75-minutes of free time to take a stroll and appreciate the idyllic setting of this charming coastal town, often referred to as the ‘Jewel of Sørlandet’.

Following your visit, you will return to Kristiansand along the scenic coastal road.