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- Kristiansund is famous for klippfisk (clipfish), split and salted cod traditionally dried on rocks by the sea. Built by a Scotsman in 1749, a former fishing warehouse once home to 150 workers is now the Norwegian Clipfish Museum.
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Kristiansund is known as the major bacalhau city of Norway. Bacalhau is made of salted, dried codfish, [40] and has traditionally been exported in large amounts to Spain, Portugal and Latin America as food suitable during Lent. In recent years Kristiansund has become the major oil and gas city at the mid
Aug 19, 2023 · Kristiansund is famous for klippfisk (clipfish), split and salted cod traditionally dried on rocks by the sea. Built by a Scotsman in 1749, a former fishing warehouse once home to 150 workers is now the Norwegian Clipfish Museum .
Incredible experiences await in the Atlantic Ocean City – Kristiansund. Kristiansund is spread across four idyllic islands by the edge of the open sea in northwestern Norway. The charming Sundbåten ferry takes you between the islands in no time. The city is also widely known for its cultural life.
- Explore The Norwegian Klipfish Museum. Situated in a well-preserved wharf on the island of Gomalandet, The Norwegian Klipfish Museum explains the traditional klipfish production through both stories and pictures.
- Visit the Kristiansund Opera House. Opera house in Kristiansund. Posted by Karen Nilsen on Wednesday, 14 October 2009. Kristiansund Opera House hosts Norway’s oldest opera which dates back to 1805.
- See Kristiansund from the top of Varden watch tower. Situated only 10 minutes from the town centre, Varden watchtower offers incredible views of Kristiansund.
- Marvel at the beautiful architecture of the old town. Kristiansund is made up of four main islands and a number of smaller ones. The city lay in ruins after it was bombed during the Second World War.
- The Sundbåten Ferry
- A Dazzling Modern Church
- The Clipfish Capital
- From Fish to Festivals
- Pedal to The Metal
The town of Kristiansund is spread across number of islands, just off the Norwegian coast. To get around here, people use a very special form of public transport – the Sundbåten ferry service. This little yellow and green boat can be seen puttering between the different islands every day, in all weathers, providing an indispensable link between the...
Most of the architecture in Kristiansund is typically Norwegian – think colourful wooden homes and harbourside fish warehouses. On the other hand, there’s nothing typical about the design of the town’s main church! Built in 1964, this soaring structure has been described as ‘Norway’s boldest modern church’, and for good reason. The church was desig...
Kristiansund has a rich fishing heritage, and the town has long been known for producing a particular delicacy – ‘clipfish’. Clipfish, cod that has been dried and salted, acted as one of Norway’s key exports for hundreds of years. Kristiansund was at the forefront of this industry, and was once called Norway’s ‘clipfish capital’. Nowadays, you can ...
For a small town, Kristiansund has a surprising number of festivals and celebrations. It’s one of the great things about living here. One of the biggest events in the calendar is the Nordic Light International Festival of Photography. Every year, people from across the world flock to the town to see famous photographers and up and-coming artists sh...
Lastly, while you’re here you should make a trip to the Atlantic Road– an awesome feat of engineering that can be found just a short drive away from the town. This eight kilometre stretch of highway, which winds its way through a series of islands connected by bridges, has been described as the world’s best road trip. But this area isn’t just for m...
Kristiansund is a colorful city that appears to float in the Atlantic Ocean only 30 minutes by car from the famous Atlantic Road. The city consists of four islands that together form a unique port area and the four districts Innlandet, Kirkelandet, Nordlandet and Gomalandet.
Kristiansund was partly built on fishing, and especially clipfish – split and salted cod that was traditionally dried on rocks by the sea. Make sure you try one of Kristiansund's specialities, fishan – fish and chips.
