Beautiful nature park beneath the precipitous Ravneheia. During summer there are frequent concerts, festivals and theathre productions. "Cafe Generalen" is situated here where you can eat homemade hamburgers and other simple meals.

Former island naval base with idyllic paths, small beaches and old canon positions. Here you will find "Kilden teater- og konserthus", a climbing park and concert venues.

By the "entrance" to Odderøya you will find this fish pier with nice restaurants and a lovely atmosphere. You can also pick your own mussels, shrimps, crabs or fish in the fish market. During summer they have live concerts every Tuesday.

You can see the start of Baneheia from the hotel. There are several hiking oppurtunities on ramling paths and lighted trails. Go for a swim in one of the three "stamper" or try out your fish luck in the same lakes. From some of the looking points you will have a great view over the city centre and the fjord.

The main street in Kristiansand is called Markens gate and is located right around the corner from the hotel. It stretches through the whole city centre, starting from right outside our door to the harbour where you will find Fiskebrygga, Bystranda, Odderøya and so on. In the street you will find several different shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.