BEHIND HISTORIC WALLS

Enjoy a historical time travel into the life and punishment of the original citizens of Kristiansand on a rare visit behind the thick walls of the 1672 Christiansholm Fortress and the original 19th century Bentsen House.

A gentle stroll through the city of Kristiansand takes you from the gates of defence and imprisonment to the bustling artisan corner of town reminiscent of the 18th and 19th century.

Visit an original wooden house in “Posebyen” and enter it from a preserved cobble stoned carriage way and into a courtyard intact with stables and a privy. Explore the inside of a soldier’s attic and discover the volume of people that would cram into one home.

Pass through the courtyard side entrance and arrive at a delightful marketplace with artisan shops and a bakery.