Fly to Kristiansund

Between the Averøy island and the mainland you will find the scenic road The Atlantic Road. It´s unique location and eight bridges jumping from island to island has drawn attention internationally. On the Eldhusøya island you can stop and walk the pathway that floats over the terrain of the island. A drive along Atlanterhavsveien gets you close to the sea and an experience worthy for your checklist.

If you look out from the Kristiansund harbour the chances are many you will spot the little boat drifting between the four islands of the city. The trip from island to island makes a great start for a sightseeing in the harbour, at the same time it is an effective way of travelling around in the city. The Sundbåten boat has been active since 1976, and as Norway´s oldest public transport company it is an important part of the history of Krisitansund.

The Grip islands is just a short boat trip from the city centre. The islands has a long history of being a fishing vilage, and clipfish wash also made here.

Today, no one lives on the islands, but during the summer both leisure guests and tourists come. During this season there is a daily connection by boat to the main island Gripholmen, and a boat trip here will offer beauful views, idyllic experiences and some wave surge.

If you take the Sundbåten boat in the summer you may want to hop off at Milnbrygga. This is the home of the Norwegian Clipfish Museum. Drop by to see how clipfish has been made in Norway since the 18th century.

The salted and dried fish has been important for trade and business in Kristiansund since then, and it reflects in many of the restaurant in the city. Here you can have both bacalao and countless other variations of the fish that helped make the city what it is today.

With the export of fish came the import of goods and culture from around Europe, and it has resonated classic stanzas from Kristiansund opera, also known as "Festiviteten", for over 90 years. Which makes it Norway's oldest opera. Every February, this art is celebrated with the Operafestukene. A 17-day festival where you can experience opera in cafes, bars, restaurants, libraries, in churches and outdoors.

It is not just the opera that puts Kristiansund on the map as a city of culture. The city is also home to the photo house Nordic Light, which throughout the year exhibits works by both Norwegian and international photographers. With an annual festival where you can experience exhibitions and lectures from world-class photographers.