Markens gate
The main north-south pedestrian street in the city centre, lined with shops, cafés and restaurants, linking the harbour with the old town.
Markens gate is the main axis of Kristiansand's grid-pattern city centre. Its roughly 1-km pedestrian stretch is lined with clothing shops, bookshops, bakeries and restaurants, and in summer you'll find street performers and outdoor seating. The southern end is near the harbour and ferry terminal, while the northern end leads to the Posebyen old town, making it the ideal main route for a walking tour of the centre. Norway is expensive, so look for tax-free shopping and tax refund signs when you shop.
Opening hours
Shops about 10:00–20:00; most closed on Sundays
Nearby sights
- Fiskebrygga
- Kristiansand Cathedral
- Kilden Performing Arts Centre
- Kunstsilo
- Christiansholm Fortress
- Posebyen
- Bystranda
- Odderøya