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Kristiansund is the 53rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 24,159. The municipality's population density is 280.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (726/sq mi) and its population has increased by 0.1% over the previous 10-year period.
Aug 19, 2023 · Not to be confused with the similarly-spelled Kristiansand at the southern tip of Norway, Kristiansund is a smaller town along Norway’s lengthy western coastline. Built on several islands and surrounded by water on all sides, Kristiansund is a waypoint for tourists driving towards the Atlantic Road but is worthy of a longer stay for those ...
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.
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 is one of the most densely populated cities of Norway, having what is arguably the country's most urban small city centre, due to the relatively small size of the islands on which it is built and the very constricted central harbour/town area of Kirkelandet.
Getting to Kristiansund and the northwestern corner of Fjord Norway is part of the adventure. You could fly or sail aboard the Hurtigruten coastal express or Havila Voyages. But you’ll probably want to drive – along the scenic Atlantic Road , south of Kristiansund.
Oct 22, 2020 · Kristiansund is a popular tourist destination built on four islands linked together by bridges. It is the largest city in southern Norway and is known to be the opera and children’s city. Many opera performances, an opera festival, and an outdoor opera performance make the city an opera city.
