While this town may have been a 'filler' stop, we walked around the town and harbour and enjoyed the look of the town. However, we were there on a Sunday, and other than cafes and bars being open, everything else was pretty well closed.
Cruise line had cancelled a tour that we had booked for Kristiansand. ...
Very attractive town with interesting sites within walking distance of the port. The only negative was that the restoration activities in the old town limited our ability to enjoy it more. In a couple of years this will be a very desirable destination. ...
We took the larger passenger fjord boat, which was wonderful. You can buy tickets at the pier and there's plenty of space. We then strolled along and went to Cow & Fish, a lovely restaurant adjacent to the mall, for lunch, where we tried the incredible halibut and the surprisingly tasty whale steak. ...
there is not much to do .... just stroll through the village .... along the seafront, enjoying the yacht harbour, the small beach, ... heading back through the "old town" ...