Things to do in Kristiansund
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Handelshuset
Handelshuset, formerly a lively place serving traditional food, seems to have been overcome by the general cultural languor. Its magnificent vintage jukebox, with old 45rpm hits by Presley, the Stones, the Beach Boys and other distant icons, may have played its last platter unless someone gets around to repairing it. But you can still browse among Handelshuset’s old posters and signs, learn something of Kristiansund’s commercial history and drink the freshest coffee, roasted on Norway’s oldest operational coffee roaster.
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Gamle Byen
Kristiansund's Gamle Byen, occupies part of Innlandet island, a few of whose clapboard buildings date back to the 17th century. The grandiose Lossiusgården, at the eastern end of the historic district, was the distinguished home of an 18th-century merchant. The venerable 300-year-old Dødeladen Café - where you can still get a decent meal and a drink - hosts cultural and musical events. The most convenient access from the centre is on the Sundbåt ferry from Piren ferry port.
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Kirkelandet Church
Architect Odd Østby’s inspirational church was built in 1964 to replace the one destroyed by Nazi bombs. The angular exterior, where copper and concrete alternate, is sober and measured. Inside, all lines direct the eye to the 320 panes of stained glass at the rear of the chancel. Moving upward from the earthy colours at the base, they become paler and, at the top, replicate the ‘celestial light of heaven’.
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Bryggekanten
This recently opened brasserie and bar sits right beside the harbour. It’s a great choice, even if only for a drink. Even better, tuck into a pizza, bruschetta or creative sandwich (such as bacalao in tomato sauce, lightly spiced with chilli) on its broad terrace. Inside, where full dinners are served, is more intimate. Here, too, the menu is imaginative, taking traditional ingredients and giving them a new twist.
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Kristiansund Church
Architect Odd Østby's inspirational church was built in 1964 to replace the one destroyed by Nazi bombs. The angular exterior, where copper and concrete alternate, is sober and measured. Inside all lines direct the eye to the 320 panes of stained glass at the rear of the chancel. Moving upward from the earthy colours at the base, they become paler and, at the top, replicate the 'celestial light of heaven'.
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Norwegian Klippfish Museum
The Norwegian Klippfish museum, in the 1749 Milnbrygga warehouse on Gomalandet peninsula, presents the 300-year history of the dried-cod export industry in Kristiansund and continues to produce modest quantities of klippfisk (salted cod) in the traditional way. From the town centre, take the Sundbåt ferry and ask to be dropped off.
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Mellemværftet
Something of a nautical junkyard, Mellemværftet and accessible any time, is best approached on foot along the quayside from the Smia Fiskerestaurant. It's difficult to make out what's what amid the agreeable clutter but it includes the remnants of Kristiansund's 19th-century shipyard, a forge and workshop, and workers' quarters.
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Smia Fiskerestaurant
The much garlanded Smia fish restaurant is in an old forge, adorned from wall to ceiling with bellows and blacksmith’s tools – plus a couple of whale vertebrae and a hanging split cod. The fish soup (Nkr80) makes a great starter, or you can also have it as a main course (Nkr130).
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Klippfiskbutikken
At Klippfiskbutikken genial Knut Garshol, a member of the international slow food ecogastronomy movement, will buttonhole you and enthusiastically proclaim the virtues of klippfish at this splendid temple to the mighty cod.
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Onkel Og Vennene
At 1st floor level it’s a popular place for an evening beer or snack. It has great harbour views, whether inside or from the small veranda, where smokers can puff away. There’s free internet for guests.
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Sjøstjerna
Here’s a recommended fish restaurant, which offers a marine-themed interior. Eat inside or on its pleasant street-side terrace beside pedestrianised Skolegata.
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Vanndammene Park
Behind the church lies Vanndammene Park with plenty of greenery, walking tracks and the eagle's eyrie Varden watchtower viewpoint.
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Mucca
Mucca, located beside the Comfort Hotel Fosna, is where you’ll find the town’s younger crowd.
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Festiviteten Theatre
Kristiansund's monumental 1914 Festiviteten Theatre, plain enough from outside, has an attractive Art Nouveau interior.
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Vinmonopolet
Kristiansund has a branch of Vinmonopolet, the state booze monopoly, which sits opposite Bryggekanten.
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Christian’s Bar
On the 1st floor of Hotell Kristiansund, Christian’s Bar is an attractive pub where the over-25s congregate.
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