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| Southern Norway (Sorlandet) Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kristiansand cathedral, southern Norway Kristiansand cathedral, southern Norway Eirik Mykland Southern Norway You might call it Norway's Riviera; the region that occupies the Southern Coast of Norway is referred to as Sørlandet, and benefits from the mildest climate in the country. It is a charming collection of old fishing villages and beach towns, strewn along a sunny coastline. Whether strolling along the countless beaches, sailing on the fjords, or hiking, biking, or fishing, an abundance of natural beauty awaits you. The principal towns of the region are Kristiansand, Arendal, Farsund, and Grimstad. Getting to Sørlandet Sørlandet is situated on the main E18 route from Oslo and just over a two hour drive from Oslo Torp Airport at Sandefjord. This small and very efficient airport is served by regular flights from London Stansted by Ryan Air - ideal for anyone looking for a bargain break as it is not unheard of to be able to pick up flight for £15 including taxes. KLM also serves the airport, providing access to its worldwide network of flights. Low cost car hire at the airport is available through NorCar . The sunny coastal villages are a delight to explore. Inland forests and mountains are home to Europe's most southerly herd of reindeer and a great place for skiing. There are many places to stay, from traditional log cabins with all amenities set in the countryside to modern yet traditional fjord-side apartments. There are also numerous guest houses - all giving a warm Norwegian welcome to everyone. The geography of Southern Norway is extremely varied and ranges from coastal islands, coves and archipelagos to high mountains. From the Skagerak (the strait between Norway and Denmark) the area stretches 250 kilometres north to Hovden and the Hardanger plateau. Several major rivers traverse the county from North to South (most with very difficult names to remember in English). All offer great fishing possibilities for trout, arctic char, sea trout, salmon, whitefish, pike, eels and perch. The coast has hundreds of islands with excellent opportunities for boating and fishing. Many small secluded beaches are only accessible by boat. In the region between the coastal zone and the high mountains is a broad-forested zone, where rivers and lakes give fantastic opportunities for adventure in all seasons, each with a different experience. Don't just take our word for it - read what the Independent had to say about Southern Norway. ___________Getting There Edit This Norway Car Hire and Rental Car Hire in Norway - With cheap budget flights Norway Direct have brought together a variety of car hire and rental companies in Norway. Norway's roads are ideal for anyone looking for a car hire holiday. They are well maintained, uncongested, and offer spectacular scenery. Tourist roads in Norway are picturesque routes that have been carefully selected as recommended routes for road-users, perfect for "fly-and-drive". High mountain passes mean that there is never a shortage of outlook points. These may be adjacent to the road itself or a short distance off the beaten track. If your trip is to Southern Norway then there is a good change you will be flying in by Ryan Air to Oslo Torp Airport near Sandefjord. If you are after a budget car then NorCar and Rent-A-Wreck can offer cars from the airport and have special arrangements with Norway Direct to offer some great prices.. National Car Rental has many hire stations throughout Norway including Oslo Torp. They, together with Rent-A-Wreck also have cars at Norway's main airport, Oslo Gardemoen.www.norwaydirect.co.uk ::::::::Agder Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Agder Agder comprises of two counties - Aust-Agder (East-Agder) and Vest-Agder (West-Agder) - and is the closest we come to a Norwegian Riviera. Walks in the forests or mountains, children's contagious laughter on the beaches, small towns with wooden buildings, sheltered bays, islands and islets, and luck in fishing. The natural holiday paradise. Take a Trip North from Kristiansand There are numerous trips that can be taken using Kristiansand as your starting point. The 210 km tour northwards from Kristiansand through Setesdal to Hovden is the shortest route to Western Norway and the fjords. Dramatic scenery, interesting local folk traditions and customs and the wild life make this a worthwhile trip to make. A few of the suggested attractions on the way include... Setesdalbanen preserved steam railway. Byglandsfjord. A trip on board the wood-burning steam boat "Bjoren". Setesdal Mineral Park. This area is rich in minerals. Europe's most southern herd of wild reindeer can bee seen in the Setesdal valley. White Water Rafting at Syrtveitfossen between Evje and Byglandsfjord. Fishing in the fjords and rivers. Setesdal Folk Museum. Nomeland Route to the dramatic Lysebotn fjord and the world famous Prekestolen. Sirdal Well marked hiking trails. Either day trips or from cabin to cabin. Sylvartun is famous for its famous silver smiths and well worth exploring. Valle to Hovden in the mountains you'll come across old cart tracks and bridle paths. Ideal for a leisurely hike. Ørnefjell and Hovden. Norway's highest situated golf course. Bykle and Hovden Southern Norway's largest winter resort. Hovden has an exciting indoor/outdoor heated water park, great entertainment for young and old alike. Hovden Jernvinnemuséum (heritage museum) From Haukeligrend you can travel either west to the fjords east to the coast and a whole new experience. www.norwaydirect.co.uk |