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Former municipality in Vest-Agder, Norway
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Mandal in Lindesnes municipality in the county of Agder is the southernmost town in Norway. Mandal is known for its narrow and idyllic streets. Mandal is also known for its many beaches and the annual Shellfish festival. In summer, Mandal is a popular coastal town, with many visitors. Its population was 15,600 in 2020.
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Mandal kirke
Norway's largest wooden church, and one of the country's largest wooden constructions.
A living museum factory, once a spinning mill that produced woolen fabrics from the time the textile industry was an important industry in Mandal.
The local museum in a prominent merchant's house in the town center of Mandal. Works by the artists Adolph Tidemand, Amaldus Nielsen and Gustav Vigeland, all born in Mandal.
Village
The little village of Tregde is known for being the sunniest spot on Norway’s south coast, situated in the heart of the region known as ‘Sørlandet’. Tregde ferie offers accommodation (see sleep), a variety of activities and stunning views over Sørlandet’s sea and its countless idyllic little islands.
Ruins from a World War II military fort, with numerous bunkers and gun emplacements.
Ryvingen fyr
Norway's southernmost lighthouse, constructed in 1867, located on the island of Ryvingen.
800 meters long sandy beach
One of Norway's most popular sandy beaches has a lively swimming life on hot summer days. The water temperature can reach pleasant temperatures if you are lucky. Here are toilets and a simple eatery. The Furulunden forest, a nature park in the beach area is also perfect for a walk or a run.
A cultural multi-purpose house that includes a library, an art gallery, cinemas, halls adapted for theater, dance, concerts, and other events.
A simple eatery
Restaurant and steak house that is transformed into a bar and a nightclub late Saturday nights.
American and Italian style pizzas.
Redaktøren
Restaurant, bar and function room.
Tregde Vacation Center
Various accommodation options in different sizes in cabins or apartments by the sea side. Outdoors swimming pools and boat rentals. Open all year long.
Open from May 1st to September 1st.
Vacation centre close to the Sjøsanden beach. Offers around 300 places for tents and/or caravans, as well as cabins and an on-site motel. Activities include mini-golf and a water slide.
B&B hostel
Most of the year an accommodation for groups only, in bunk beds at an affordable price. Summer pension from late June to mid August. Breakfast is included.
Modern hotel on the pier edge.
A small hotel, based in a listed wooden building and has interior and atmosphere taken care of some of the merchant environment from the mid -1800s.
Fish market
Seafood, fish and shellfish, locally fished off the coast of Mandal.
Specialist shop for Norwegian handicrafts and design.
By bus
Mandal Bus Terminal There is a bus service to Mandal from Kristiansand, Stavanger and the small towns between.
By plane
The nearest airport is Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS, 57 km (35 miles) to the northeast). Scheduled flights to London-Southend, Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
By train
There is no railroad to the small town of Mandal. There is an inland railway station in Marnardal and a larger station in Kristiansand. Bus to Mandal.
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