There are many sights and attractions to see whilst being in Kristiansand, showing the history of the area and also has family friendly places too.

Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park is a 12km drive east in a Car Hire Kristiansand vehicle from the city centre. With Jungle Land, the Boat Bazaar and the Climbing Rock being new attractions there are also a show called Captain Sabretooth. Tigers, monkeys and lions are some of the many animals available to see in the zoo. The amusement park has children's rides, water activities and shows to keep everyone entertained.

The Mineralpark is a situated a slightly longer drive, at 55kms from the city, and has minerals and crystals exhibitions on show. Meander through the 175 metre passages looking at the cache of beautiful rocks and quartz shining through. You can look at the various mining equipment that has been used in the past too. There is also fishing and canoeing opportunities and trips to the quarries for more mining.

Take a break from driving the Car Rental Kristiansand vehicle and experience the local's favourite, The Fish Market. Superbly fresh prawns, fish and more shellfish than you would believe are on offer. Experience typical Norwegian cheer by visiting the vivacious restaurants that line the market or hop aboard a pleasure boat on the canal and see Kristiansand from the water.

Experience Kristiansand's many annual festivals on offer. There are street markets (Posebymarket) to Punkt Jazz Electronica or a zoo festival (Dyreparkfestival); there really is something to please everyone.

Handily located 5 miles from the city of Kristiansand in the southern part of Norway is Kristiansand Airport. In 2008 it served just under 1 million passengers and has a 1km long runway and links Norway to the rest of Europe. It also has the facility for sea planes to land and moor up. Although the airport is in need of updating thus a two tier terminal is being proposed.

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik code KRS.