Kristiansund

Kristiansund – A Coastal Town with Stockfish Tradition, Oil Industry & Post-War Architecture

Kristiansund – Coastal Town on Three Islands

Kristiansund is located at the outer edge of the Norwegian coast and today stretches across the three islands of Inlandet, Kirkelandet/Gomalandet and Nordlandet. Its unique location continues to shape many of Kristiansund's sights and tours to this day.

Clipfish, Oil and Gas

Kristiansund became famous for its clipfish production as early as 1737. While fishing shaped the economy for a long time, oil and gas are now the most important industries in the region.

Striking Post-War Architecture

Kristiansund is one of Norway's most striking cities, with colourful houses and typical post-war architecture. After being bombed in 1940, the city was rebuilt in the following decades.

Cultural City by the Sea

Visitors to Kristiansund will discover a lively cultural city with an opera house, the traditional Sunbåten and a clipfish history that is still alive today.