Location: Kristiansund
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Kristiansund [kristjɑnˈsʉnː] ( listen) (historically Christianssund and earlier Fosna) is a city and municipality on the western coast of Norway in the Nordmøre district of Møre og Romsdal county. It was officially awarded township status in 1742, and it is still the major town for the region. The administrative center of the municipality is the city of Kristiansund. Other settlements in the municipality include the villages of Kvalvåg, Rensvik, and Nedre Frei.
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1. Grip Stave Church
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
In the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the little red stave church, standing as it has stood since appr year 1300. It has ever since been a meeting point in happy times and also in sad times. The altarpiece was donated by the Netherlands princess Elisabeth in gratitude for her rescue at sea by Norwegian sailors during a violent storm in 1515. The wall paintings date back to appr 1620.
2. Fire Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Fire brigade museum/museum collection of public works. A good collection of old fire-fighting equipment, including five fire engines. Its most-prized exhibits are an original Leyland 1925, an AA Ford from 1932. Located in Kristiansund Fire Station and is only open by request.
3. Zinatra
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Gripruta
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
The round trip takes about 3,5 hours, with a guided tour at Grip. Grip has a long and stirring history so far back that the origin of the name is unknown. However we are certain that it was the abundance of fish in the sea surrounding these islands that lured the first inhabitants to Grip. Until 1964 Grip was the smallest municipality in Norway, but is today part of Kristiansund.
Reviewed By Bigsmile123
I've wanted to go to Grip for years, so this strange corona-summer gave me opportunity to go there. ???? I must say, it was magical. The boat trip, the history, the houses, the view, our great guide Kristine, her father, the stave church and at the end bacalao and svele! Wooooow, I loved it! This is a happening I will remember for sure. ????
5. Norsk Myrmuseum
6. Gamle Kvernes bygdemuseum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Old Kvernes Rural Museum. Nextdoor to Kvernes Stave Church. Open-air museum. Maritime section with boathouses, fishermen’s cabins, boats and fishing equipment.
7. We Escape Kristiansund
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Kristiansund Opera House
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The impulses of the opera in Kristiansund came from big firms enganged in the production and export of klipfish. These were in close contact with the continent and its culture. A solid economy in Kristiansund gave favourable conditions for the interest in opera to be further explored and developed. Already in the early 19th century, both opera and music theatre was cultivated in Kristiansund the city had many visitors from afar. Towards the change of the century, the first self-produced performances appeared. Since then operas and opera festivals have been present in Kristiansund. Every February the Opera Festival is arranged. During two intense weeks there are several arrangements and operas a cultural party from morning to morning.
9. Kvalvik Fort
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Kvalvik Fort is situated on Kvalvik, Frei. It is one of Norway's best preserved coastal fortifications from the Second World War. There was also a submarine station here during the war. The fort is still intact and many people spend a long time exploring the bunker, canons and other objects from the war. Through agreement with the cultural office, guided trips in various languages are offered. The area is maintained by the municipality in close cooperation with Kvalvik Fort's Friends. The fort has a beautiful location and is a great spot for fishing and barbecuing. The area is well adjusted for wheelchair users. Several information boards.
10. Tourist Information Office for Kristiansund and Nordmore
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Regional touristinformation, open all year.The Tourist information office is located in the very center of the city, at Kongens Plass 1. We offer information for Kristiansund and the whole region of Nordmore.We have maps, brochures, bicycle rental, postcards and more. Opening hours 20th of June-20th of August: Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 Sat 09.00-15.00 Sun 12.00-17.00 Rest of the year: Mon-Fri 0900-15.30
Reviewed By vinnyjoe90 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We called in here on a recent trip to Kristiansund, the staff were helpful and knowledgeable, free maps and good advice, thank you,,
