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. 

Det Norske Brenneri is a distillery with class in the coastal town of Grimstad. Not only are they first in producing a single malt whiskey in Norway, but also first out launching a private Norwegian distillery.

Founded on age-old traditions and careful selection of the right ingredients they have created a variety of handcrafted spirits to suit your taste buds and interest in unique distilleries. 

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. 

Indulge in the best of Southern Norway’s culinary specialties only steps from the Cruise Pier.

On foot your guide will pepper you with curious food stories while you sample the local traditions. You will soon discover that the Fish Market is the gateway to the city and more than just a regular

fish market.