CUISINE & CULTURE

Skill and passion are what you encounter at the Qvart & Homborsund microbrewery in Kristiansand. Their emphasis on craft and creativity has resulted in unique and flavorful beers, each with its distinct name and local flair. Both beer enthusiast and novice to craft beer will equally enjoy this fun and low-key approach to the world of beer crafting and ... 

Komorebi is a little vineyard right off the Coastal North Sea Route teeming with charm and history. In the vicinity of protected wetlands and the beautiful bay of Kjos, a visit here is also a scenic adventure. Equally charming are the proud owners that enthusiastically share their story of how they became vine growers and how they do everything by hand.

Dive into Kristiansand’s mouthwatering maritime culture at 2 Knop Dockside Café —  with freshly caught seafood and expert tips on peeling shrimp like a local. Enjoy a hands-on tasting paired with local beer or wine, by the seaside. From catch to table, this experience it`s your delicious backstage pass to Sørlandet`s coastal soul. 

Discover the heartwarming Tjamsland Farm, where award-winning cheese is crafted with love in a charming old schoolhouse. Meet the passionate couple behind the magic, their happy cows, and even some cheeky wild sheep.  From homemade cured meats to eco-friendly farm goods, this tour is a true taste of local life...

On the slopes of the Torridalen valley,  you can visit a real orchard farmer and his family. They will share all the secretes about apple farming by the banks of the Otra River, and you may help pick apples, raspberries, or rhubarb to make juices and jams, which you later get to taste with freshly made waffles

A visit to Skudeneset farm and vineyard offers a glimpse of the good life. Situated by the mythical river Sygna, a passionate winemaker and his creative wife have established a fairy-tale homestead and one of the northernmost vineyards in the world. Learn about the wine making process, walk among the wine ranks and watch Norwegian wild sheep grazing before heading to the barn to enjoy the wine tasting. 

Let a guided city walk satisfy your appetite for history, culture, and local culinary treats. The first stop is at Fiskebrygga, the fish market to sample awarded seafood and freshly made fishcake. and enjoy the locally produced Henning Olsen ice cream. Our next stop is at Portalen, once part of a shipyard and now a café and gallery with a great ambiance. We end at Teateret, one of the trendier restaurants combining art, theatre, and dining under the same roof.

Enjoy this unique workshop hosted by the 2 Knop Dockside Café, at the dock reserved for the King of Norway  in Kristiansand . Overlooking a 17th-century fortress and Odderøya Island, explore the versatility of seaweed with a seaweed artist, creating your own art or take-home print. Then, meet a local seafood chef who will teach you how to prepare a Norwegian seafood meal, from cleaning to cooking, while learning about sustainable seafood and fresh ingredients. A perfect memory of Kristiansand Harbour!