Odderøya
A green peninsula south of the harbour with coastal fortifications, a lighthouse, hiking trails and rocky swimming spots, a favourite outdoor escape for locals.
Odderøya was once a coastal defence and quarantine area. It still preserves gun batteries, bunkers, the old quarantine hospital and a lighthouse station. The island has several wooded trails and lookouts. Rocks on the west side are suitable for swimming, and the east side has an open-air amphitheatre. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from the fish market quay across the bridge, and a full loop of the island takes about 2 hours. There are also climbing and mountain-bike routes. Trails are busy in summer, so watch out for boats when swimming.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kunstsilo
- Kilden Performing Arts Centre
- Christiansholm Fortress
- Markens gate
- Fiskebrygga
- Bystranda
- Kristiansand Cathedral
- Posebyen