Kristiansand and vicinity by boat.
A highlight on this nautical excursion is sailing through Skippergada, a natural maritime canal between two islands. Along both sides of this narrow canal are quaint timber houses built around 1800 in the traditional southern style. After nearly 2 hours on board the sightseeing boat, you dock at a small local harbor, Korsvik, and travel by coach to the charming town of Lillesand. This bustling summer paradise was once the home of eight busy shipyards that produced around 50 wooden sailing ships from the 1860s till the 1900s. You go on a pleasant and informative town walk between the signature white timber houses. Many of the houses are listed and some date back to the 1730s. You visit the lively marina and after a little free time (schedule permitting), we return to our ship by coach.
Time: 4 hours (1 hour and 45 minutes onboard the sightseeing boat, MS Maarten)