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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Østre Strandgate 74
Rated 8.2 in 1841 reviews

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is a modern and welcoming hotel situated in the vibrant heart of Kristiansand, Norway. Nestled alongside the scenic Bystranda beach, the hotel offers its guests a unique combination of urban conveniences and natural beauty. Its prime location provides easy access to popular attractions in Kristiansand, including the Aquarama water park and fitness center, which is just a short walk away. The city's bustling shopping streets, cultural venues, and diverse dining options are also within close reach, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers.

The contemporary design of Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda reflects a commitment to comfort and style, ensuring a pleasant stay for guests. The hotel features a restaurant serving a variety of seasonal local and international dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients. Guests can start their day with a generous breakfast buffet, catering to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs. For those looking to unwind, the lobby bar offers a relaxed setting to enjoy a drink or light snack in good company.

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda caters to professionals and hosts events with several well-equipped meeting and conference rooms, designed to facilitate productivity and collaboration. The hotel places a strong emphasis on sustainability, aligning with Scandic Hotels’ comprehensive environmental initiatives, which include measures to reduce energy consumption and minimize waste. Whether staying for business or leisure, visitors to Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda are sure to appreciate the hotel’s attentive service, excellent amenities, and impressive location.

Climate and Weather

January
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 15
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February
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March
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April
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May
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 23
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Kristiansand and near Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Kristiansand Cathedral
Kristiansand Cathedral
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.6km / 0.38mi
Oddernes Church
Oddernes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
1.5km / 0.92mi
Grim Church
Grim Church
Church building in Grim, Norway
1.9km / 1.2mi
Lund Church
Lund Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.7km / 0.43mi
Sørlandets Art Museum
Sørlandets Art Museum
It is located in Kristiansand, Norway in the building that until 1970 hosted the Kristiansand Cathedral School
0.7km / 0.42mi
Christiansholm Fortress
Christiansholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
310m / 340yd
Vestlandske hovedvei
1.8km / 1.1mi
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Formerly named Kristiansand Museum (until 1990)
1.3km / 0.83mi
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Regional museum in Kristiansand, Norway
2km / 1.2mi
Bystranda
Bystranda
Beach in Kristiansand, Norway
130m / 150yd
Wergelandsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.5km / 0.32mi
Stener Heyerdahls park
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.47mi
Otterdalsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
490m / 0.3mi
Børsparken
Børsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.5mi
Posebyen
Posebyen
Neighborhood in Kristiansand, Norway
270m / 300yd
Gimle gård
Gimle gård
1.3km / 0.79mi
Ravnedalen
Ravnedalen
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
2.1km / 1.3mi
Voie Church
Voie Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6km / 3.7mi
Vågsbygd church
Vågsbygd church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4km / 2.5mi
Hellemyr Church
Hellemyr Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.9km / 3mi
Søm Church
Søm Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.2km / 2.6mi
Fredriksholm Fortress
Fredriksholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.8km / 3.6mi
Randesund church
Randesund church
Church building in Randesund, Southern Norway
6.7km / 4.2mi
Flekkerøy Church
Flekkerøy Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
7.9km / 4.9mi
Hånes Church
Hånes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6.1km / 3.8mi
Justvik Church
Justvik Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway
6.1km / 3.8mi
Hamresanden
Hamresanden
Beach in Agder, Norway
6.5km / 4.1mi
Christiansø Fortress
Historic Norwegian fortress
7km / 4.3mi
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Zoo in Kristiansand, Norway
8.7km / 5.4mi
Cardamom Town
Cardamom Town
Theme park in Kristiansand, Norway
9.1km / 5.6mi
Tveit Church
Tveit Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
11.3km / 7mi
Old Søgne Church
Old Søgne Church
Church building in Søgne, Southern Norway
11.5km / 7.2mi
Greipstad Church
Greipstad Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Southern Norway
10.5km / 6.5mi
Langenes arbeidskirke
Langenes arbeidskirke
11.8km / 7.4mi
Søgne Church
Søgne Church
Church building in Søgne, Southern Norway
14.1km / 8.8mi
Høvåg Church
Høvåg Church
Church building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway
14.6km / 9mi
Vennesla old Church
Vennesla old Church
Parish church in Vennesla, Norway
14.5km / 9mi
Vennesla Church
Vennesla Church
Vennesla parish church, opened 2022
14.5km / 9mi
Setesdal Line
Setesdal Line
Railway line in Norway
16.6km / 10.3mi
Birkenes church
Birkenes church
Church building in Birkeland, Agder, Norway
21.3km / 13.2mi
Øvrebø Church
Øvrebø Church
Building in Vennesla, Southern Norway
20.6km / 12.8mi
Justøy Chapel
Justøy Chapel
Church building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway
21.9km / 13.6mi
Lillesand–Flaksvand Line
Lillesand–Flaksvand Line
Railway line in Norway
23km / 14.3mi
Mollestadeika
Mollestadeika
Legendary tree in Southern Norway
22.1km / 13.7mi
Lillesand Church
Lillesand Church
Church building in Lillesand, Agder, Norway
24.9km / 15.5mi

What to do in Kristiansand and near Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Kristiansand Cathedral
Kristiansand Cathedral
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.6km / 0.38mi
Oddernes Church
Oddernes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
1.5km / 0.92mi
Grim Church
Grim Church
Church building in Grim, Norway
1.9km / 1.2mi
Lund Church
Lund Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
0.7km / 0.43mi
Sørlandets Art Museum
Sørlandets Art Museum
It is located in Kristiansand, Norway in the building that until 1970 hosted the Kristiansand Cathedral School
0.7km / 0.42mi
Christiansholm Fortress
Christiansholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
310m / 340yd
Vestlandske hovedvei
1.8km / 1.1mi
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
Formerly named Kristiansand Museum (until 1990)
1.3km / 0.83mi
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand
Regional museum in Kristiansand, Norway
2km / 1.2mi
Bystranda
Bystranda
Beach in Kristiansand, Norway
130m / 150yd
Wergelandsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.5km / 0.32mi
Stener Heyerdahls park
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.47mi
Otterdalsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
490m / 0.3mi
Børsparken
Børsparken
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
0.8km / 0.5mi
Posebyen
Posebyen
Neighborhood in Kristiansand, Norway
270m / 300yd
Gimle gård
Gimle gård
1.3km / 0.79mi
Ravnedalen
Ravnedalen
Park in Kristiansand, Norway
2.1km / 1.3mi
Voie Church
Voie Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6km / 3.7mi
Vågsbygd church
Vågsbygd church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4km / 2.5mi
Hellemyr Church
Hellemyr Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.9km / 3mi
Søm Church
Søm Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
4.2km / 2.6mi
Fredriksholm Fortress
Fredriksholm Fortress
Building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
5.8km / 3.6mi
Randesund church
Randesund church
Church building in Randesund, Southern Norway
6.7km / 4.2mi
Flekkerøy Church
Flekkerøy Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
7.9km / 4.9mi
Hånes Church
Hånes Church
Church building in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
6.1km / 3.8mi
Justvik Church
Justvik Church
Church building in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway
6.1km / 3.8mi
Hamresanden
Hamresanden
Beach in Agder, Norway
6.5km / 4.1mi
Christiansø Fortress
Historic Norwegian fortress
7km / 4.3mi
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Zoo in Kristiansand, Norway
8.7km / 5.4mi
Cardamom Town
Cardamom Town
Theme park in Kristiansand, Norway
9.1km / 5.6mi

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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