Vollevannet, Kristiansand

Name: Vollevannet
Address: Kristiansand, Norway

#48 among attractions in Kristiansand

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Vollevannet is a freshwater lake in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The 0.15-square-kilometre lies in the district of Gimlekollen in the borough of Lund, and the surrounding residential area is also called Vollevannet. The lake lies along the European route E18 highway at the exit for the Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand and Ålefjær. Historically, the lake was used as a reservoir for the city's drinking water. The lake is held back by two dams, and there is a small, sandy beach at the northeast end of the lake. The lake has perch in it. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2559 ftWidth: 1230 ftElevation: 125 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°9'58"N, 8°1'47"E

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Nearby attractions include: Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand, Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, Lund Church, Oddernes Church.

~1390 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand, Kristiansand
7 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Kristiansand in southern Norway, the Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This museum complex is a treasure trove of history, offering a glimpse into the lives of Norwegians from...
1.1 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, Kristiansand
28 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque city of Kristiansand, Norway, the Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden stands as a beacon of natural wonder and educational enrichment. This institution is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of southern Norway's...
1.1 miSW
Church
Lund Church, Kristiansand
29 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Kristiansand, Norway, Lund Church stands as an emblem of spiritual heritage and architectural beauty. This ecclesiastical building, with its distinctive presence, has been a place of worship and community gathering for the local population.
0.8 miSW
Church
Oddernes Church, Kristiansand
20 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Kristiansand, Norway, Oddernes Church stands as a testament to the region's rich historical tapestry. This medieval stone church, believed to be one of the oldest in Norway, dates back to the late 11th century, making it a significant...
1 miE
Bridge
Varodd Bridge, Kristiansand
26 min walk • The Varodd Bridge stands as an architectural marvel and a vital transport artery in the picturesque city of Kristiansand, Norway. This robust and functional structure serves as a critical link, connecting the eastern and western parts of the city across the...
0.8 miSW
Stela
Oddernes stone, Kristiansand
20 min walk • The Oddernes stone is a rune stone from Oddernes Church at Oddernes in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway. The stone was originally just in the church yard east of the church. In 1990 it was moved into the church porch.
1.7 miSW
City, Neighbourhood
Posebyen, Kristiansand
43 min walk • Posebyen is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. Posebyen is located in the downtown borough of Kvadraturen, along the western shore of the river Otra.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Oddernes, Kristiansand
20 min walk • Oddernes is a borough in the city of Kristiansand which lies in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The borough covers eastern Kristiansand on the east side of the Topdalsfjorden and the Varodd Bridge. The borough includes the former municipalities of Randesund and Tveit.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Topdalsfjorden
31 min walk • Topdalsfjorden or Tofdalsfjorden is a fjord in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The 12-kilometre long fjord runs from the village of Ålefjær south to the city centre of Kristiansand.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Marvika, Kristiansand
30 min walk • Marvika or Marvik is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The neighbourhood is located in the southeast part of the borough of Lund and the district of Gimlekollen.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Gimle, Kristiansand
27 min walk • Gimle is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. It's located in the borough of Lund. It is located near the neighborhoods of Oddemarka and Presteheia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vollevannet?

Nearby attractions include Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand, Kristiansand (7 min walk), Bjørndalssletta, Kristiansand (9 min walk), Kongsgård kolonihager, Kristiansand (14 min walk), Oddernes stone, Kristiansand (20 min walk).

How to get to Vollevannet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vollevannet:

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Prestebekken • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)
Østre ringvei/Kongsgård allé • Lines: 15 (18 min walk)