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Clarion Hotel Ernst

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Rated 8.0 in 1362 reviews

Clarion Hotel Ernst is a distinguished hotel located in the heart of Kristiansand, Norway. Nestled within this vibrant coastal city, the hotel stands as a testament to both modern elegance and historical charm, seamlessly blending these elements to create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers. Its prime location offers guests convenient access to Kristiansand's many attractions, including cultural sites, shopping districts, and beautiful natural landscapes, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

The hotel itself is housed in an impressive structure that dates back to its original opening in 1858, providing a rich historical backdrop for its modern amenities. Inside, Clarion Hotel Ernst showcases an array of contemporary design elements while maintaining a nod to its storied past. Guests can enjoy a variety of well-appointed accommodations that are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and functionality. Amenities such as a fitness center and meeting facilities cater to the diverse needs of its clientele, ensuring a satisfying stay for all.

Dining at Clarion Hotel Ernst is an experience in itself, with the hotel's restaurant offering a menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients, allowing guests to savor authentic Norwegian cuisine. The hotel also features a stylish bar area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Kristiansand.

Clarion Hotel Ernst prides itself on providing excellent service, with a team dedicated to ensuring a memorable stay. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests will find that the hotel serves as a tranquil and convenient home base in the dynamic city of Kristiansand.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
February
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 15
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March
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 18
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April
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 20
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May
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 23
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June
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 21
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July
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August
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 20
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Kristiansand and near Clarion Hotel Ernst

Kristiansand Cathedral
Kristiansand Cathedral
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
180m / 200yd
Lund Church
Lund Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
1.4km / 0.88mi
Christiansholm Fortress
Christiansholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.6km / 0.37mi
Sørlandets Art Museum
Sørlandets Art Museum
It is located in Kristiansand, Norway in the building that until 1970 hosted the Kristiansand Cathedral School
220m / 250yd
Grim Church
Grim Church
Church building in Grim, Norway
1.2km / 0.77mi
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Formerly named Kristiansand Museum (until 1990)
1.7km / 1.1mi
Ravnedalen
Ravnedalen
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
1.6km / 0.99mi
Wergelandsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
240m / 270yd
Bystranda
Bystranda
Beach in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.51mi
Otterdalsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
410m / 450yd
Stener Heyerdahls park
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
470m / 0.29mi
Posebyen
Posebyen
Neighborhood in Kristiansand, Norway
400m / 430yd
Gimle gård
Gimle gård
1.7km / 1mi
Børsparken
Børsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
20m / 20yd
Oddernes Church
Oddernes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
2.1km / 1.3mi
Vågsbygd church
Vågsbygd church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
3.3km / 2.1mi
Vestlandske hovedvei
2.3km / 1.4mi
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Regional museum in Kristiansand, Norway
2.7km / 1.7mi
Voie Church
Voie Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.4km / 3.3mi
Hellemyr Church
Hellemyr Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.2km / 2.6mi
Søm Church
Søm Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.9km / 3.1mi
Fredriksholm Fortress
Fredriksholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.4km / 3.3mi
Randesund church
Randesund church
Church building in Randesund, Southern Norway
7.4km / 4.6mi
Flekkerøy Church
Flekkerøy Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
7.6km / 4.8mi
Hånes Church
Hånes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6.9km / 4.3mi
Justvik Church
Justvik Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway
6.6km / 4.1mi
Hamresanden
Hamresanden
Beach in Agder, Norway
7.3km / 4.5mi
Christiansø Fortress
Historic Norwegian fortress
6.6km / 4.1mi
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Zoo in Kristiansand, Norway
9.5km / 5.9mi
Greipstad Church
Greipstad Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Southern Norway
9.7km / 6.1mi
Cardamom Town
Cardamom Town
Theme park in Kristiansand, Norway
9.9km / 6.1mi
Old Søgne Church
Old Søgne Church
Church building in Søgne, Southern Norway
10.7km / 6.7mi
Langenes arbeidskirke
Langenes arbeidskirke
11.1km / 6.9mi
Søgne Church
Søgne Church
Church building in Søgne, Southern Norway
13.3km / 8.3mi
Tveit Church
Tveit Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
12km / 7.5mi
Høvåg Church
Høvåg Church
Church building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway
15.3km / 9.5mi
Vennesla old Church
Vennesla old Church
Parish church in Vennesla, Norway
14.7km / 9.2mi
Vennesla Church
Vennesla Church
Vennesla parish church, opened 2022
14.7km / 9.1mi
Setesdal Line
Setesdal Line
Railway line in Norway
16.8km / 10.4mi
Birkenes church
Birkenes church
Church building in Birkeland, Agder, Norway
21.9km / 13.6mi
Øvrebø Church
Øvrebø Church
Building in Vennesla, Southern Norway
20.4km / 12.7mi
Lillesand–Flaksvand Line
Lillesand–Flaksvand Line
Railway line in Norway
23.7km / 14.7mi
Justøy Chapel
Justøy Chapel
Church building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway
22.7km / 14.1mi
Mollestadeika
Mollestadeika
Legendary tree in Southern Norway
22.7km / 14.1mi
Harkmark Church
Harkmark Church
Church building in Mandal, Southern Norway
25.4km / 15.8mi

What to do in Kristiansand and near Clarion Hotel Ernst

Kristiansand Cathedral
Kristiansand Cathedral
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
180m / 200yd
Lund Church
Lund Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
1.4km / 0.88mi
Christiansholm Fortress
Christiansholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.6km / 0.37mi
Sørlandets Art Museum
Sørlandets Art Museum
It is located in Kristiansand, Norway in the building that until 1970 hosted the Kristiansand Cathedral School
220m / 250yd
Grim Church
Grim Church
Church building in Grim, Norway
1.2km / 0.77mi
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Formerly named Kristiansand Museum (until 1990)
1.7km / 1.1mi
Ravnedalen
Ravnedalen
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
1.6km / 0.99mi
Wergelandsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
240m / 270yd
Bystranda
Bystranda
Beach in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.51mi
Otterdalsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
410m / 450yd
Stener Heyerdahls park
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
470m / 0.29mi
Posebyen
Posebyen
Neighborhood in Kristiansand, Norway
400m / 430yd
Gimle gård
Gimle gård
1.7km / 1mi
Børsparken
Børsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
20m / 20yd
Oddernes Church
Oddernes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
2.1km / 1.3mi
Vågsbygd church
Vågsbygd church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
3.3km / 2.1mi
Vestlandske hovedvei
2.3km / 1.4mi
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Regional museum in Kristiansand, Norway
2.7km / 1.7mi
Voie Church
Voie Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.4km / 3.3mi
Hellemyr Church
Hellemyr Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.2km / 2.6mi
Søm Church
Søm Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.9km / 3.1mi
Fredriksholm Fortress
Fredriksholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.4km / 3.3mi
Randesund church
Randesund church
Church building in Randesund, Southern Norway
7.4km / 4.6mi
Flekkerøy Church
Flekkerøy Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
7.6km / 4.8mi
Hånes Church
Hånes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6.9km / 4.3mi
Justvik Church
Justvik Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway
6.6km / 4.1mi
Hamresanden
Hamresanden
Beach in Agder, Norway
7.3km / 4.5mi
Christiansø Fortress
Historic Norwegian fortress
6.6km / 4.1mi
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Zoo in Kristiansand, Norway
9.5km / 5.9mi
Greipstad Church
Greipstad Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Southern Norway
9.7km / 6.1mi

About Kristiansand

Kristiansand, located on the southern coast of Norway, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most notable features of the city is Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, which combines a zoo with amusement rides, making it a popular destination for families. Visitors can explore the diverse animal exhibits and enjoy the various entertainment options available in the amusement park.

Another significant attraction is the Posebyen, the old town of Kristiansand, characterized by its charming white wooden houses. Strolling through this historic district provides a glimpse into the city's architectural heritage and offers a peaceful environment for walking and photography.

For those interested in culture, the Kristiansand Museum showcases the region's history and traditions through various exhibits. It is a good place to learn about local customs and the development of the area over time. Additionally, the Agder Art Centre hosts contemporary art exhibitions and promotes the work of local artists, contributing to the vibrant cultural scene.

The city's proximity to Bystranda beach makes it an appealing destination for those looking to relax by the sea. The beach is well-maintained and offers facilities for sunbathing and swimming during the warmer months. Nearby, visitors can also find the Fiskebrygga, a picturesque waterfront area that features restaurants and shops, perfect for enjoying local seafood and experiencing the maritime atmosphere.

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the numerous hiking trails and nature reserves surrounding Kristiansand. The Baneheia area, with its scenic lakes and forests, provides opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

In summary, Kristiansand offers a blend of family-friendly attractions, cultural experiences, and outdoor activities, making it a versatile destination for visitors.




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