Baneheia
A pine-forest and lake hiking area just north of the city, with a string of small lakes ideal for walking, running and summer swimming.
Baneheia is Kristiansand's urban backyard, made up of a series of small lakes known as 'stampe', granite hills and pine forest. Trails are clearly marked, and a walk around one lake takes 1–2 hours on gentle slopes. In summer there are natural bathing spots by the lakes, and in winter you can cross-country ski. It is about a 15-minute walk north of the Posebyen old town and can be combined with Ravnedalen Park. Free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kristiansand Cathedral
- Posebyen
- Ravnedalen
- Markens gate
- Fiskebrygga
- Kilden Performing Arts Centre
- Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
- Kunstsilo