Christiansø Fortress

#1429 among destinations in Norway

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Christiansø Fortress is one of the historic Norwegian fortresses, which commands the western approaches to Flekkerøy harbor, at Kristiansand municipality in Norway. ()

Local name: Christiansø festning Built: 1635 (389 years ago)Coordinates: 58°5'8"N, 7°59'2"E

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Vest-AgderNorway

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Christiansø Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kristiansand Cannon Museum, Voie Church, Flekkerøy Church, Fredriksholm Fortress.

0.7 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Kristiansand Cannon Museum, Kristiansand
19 min walk • Nestled in the rugged coastal beauty of Norway's southern region, the Kristiansand Cannon Museum is a testament to the country’s World War II history. This museum, located in the city of Kristiansand, is home to one of the largest land-based cannons ever built.
1.5 miNW
Church
Voie Church, Kristiansand
38 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Kristiansand, Norway, stands the historic Voie Church, a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural grace. This modest yet captivating church is an important religious site that has served the local community for generations.
0.9 miSE
Church
Flekkerøy Church, Kristiansand
24 min walk • Flekkerøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Mæbø on the island of Flekkerøy in the city of Kristiansand. It is the church for the Flekkerøy parish which is part of the Kristiansand domprosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
0.7 miN
Forts and castles
Fredriksholm Fortress, Kristiansand
18 min walk • Fredriksholm Fortress was situated on an islet off Kristiansand, Norway. Today the former fortress is in ruins and the site is a popular place for sightseeing.
0.9 miSE
Snug island with hiking trails and beaches
Flekkerøy, Kristiansand
22 min walk • Flekkerøy or Flekkerøya is an island and residential district in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. The district is located within the borough of Vågsbygd, and it consists of 4 main neighborhoods: Berge/Andås, Kjære, Lindebø/Skålevik, and Mæbø/Høyfjellet.

Christiansø Fortress

Facts and practical information

Christiansø Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kristiansand Cannon Museum, Kristiansand

Voie Church, Kristiansand

Flekkerøy Church, Kristiansand

Fredriksholm Fortress, Kristiansand

Flekkerøy, Kristiansand