Introducing Kristiansund
The historic cod-fishing and -drying town of Kristiansund ranges over three islands. Its best restaurants serve dishes from the deep, fishing boats – large and small – still moor alongside its quays while Mellemværftet, unkempt and chaotic, hangs on as a working boatyard.
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Kristiansund looks both inland and to the sea for its wealth, even though the waters are no longer so bountiful – the huge hauls of yesteryear are now the source of tales as tall as any angler’s. In addition to cod-processing (some 80% of the world’s klippfisk is cured in and around the town), it remains an important port for the export of timber, hewn from the forests of the interior. And, as the most significant town between Trondheim and Stavanger for servicing Norway’s North Sea oilfields, it takes its share of black gold.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Newcastle-Norway ferry link?
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Thanks for the link. After my first excitement I didn't find it too useful however. Not sure why I was looking, I suppose I was hoping…
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Hello, I will spend few hours in Kristiansund (arriving at 16:00 with Hurtingen boat and take it back at 1:15 am), so I was thinking to…
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RE: Norway in July - need to prebook accommodation?
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