Flekkerøy sits at the mouth of the Kristiansand fjord, ten kilometres south of the city. From the 1500s its harbour was the most important outer port on the south coast, with ships trading to Holland. King Christian IV visited in 1635 and ordered a fortress to guard it. Six years later he founded Kristiansand.
Today it is a quiet island of granite, pine and small beaches. We walk the coastal paths on the south side, past the bunkers of a Second World War coastal fort, and out to where the islands meet the Skagerrak.
Wooden walkways over the water between smooth rocks, heather and wind-bent pine.
Concrete gun positions and bunkers from the German coastal battery on the south side, built during the Second World War. Open to walk around.
Shaded forest paths and open views over the archipelago towards Kristiansand.
The walk ends on the outer point, facing the Skagerrak. Time for a break, and a swim in summer.
Come on your own by car or bus, or ask us to arrange transport. By boat is possible on request.
From Fiskebrygga through the archipelago, past the ruins of Fredriksholm fortress (1655 to 1662). Up to 7 guests, subject to availability. Can include a stop at Geitodden.
Through the Flekkerøy tunnel, about 15 to 20 minutes from the centre. We meet at the start of the walk.
City bus M1 from the centre to Flekkerøy, then a short walk to the meeting point.
Coming by boat, we can stop at Kafé Geitodden on Flekkerøy, by the fishing harbour: barista coffee and fresh baking before or after the walk. Opening days vary outside summer.
Tell us the date, group size and how you want to get there. We confirm by email.