Lindesnes

Lindesnes lighhouse is Norway's most southerly point on the main land, 2,518 km from North Cape. Gallery, restaurant, coastal fort from World War II. Sørlandet's most popular tourist attraction after the Kristiansand Zoo. Norway's earliest lighthouse site (1655).

 

This is Norway's southernmost district. The district has a 90 kilometre coastline with sandy beaches and idyllic harbours such as Svinør, Åvik and Lillehavn. Vigeland is the district centre. The river Audna which is now once more good for fishing runs through the district like a central nerve. Lindesnes has a wide variety of services and industries, a unique culture, many leisure activities on offer, good communications and a growing tourist industry. Campsites and chalets are available for rent.

E of Lindesnes Fyr there is an attractive archipelago with national parks and several protected bird sanctuaries.