Camping
Campsites in and around Kristiansand
Roligheden Camping is by the sea in town, while Hamre Familiecamping sits right above Hamresanden beach and is open all year. You will find more campsites with cabins and pitches in Søgne and Lillesand.
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Campsites around Kristiansand at a glance
The campsites around Kristiansand are all by the water: in town, on a long sandy beach and on the coast at Søgne and Lillesand. Your choice mainly depends on whether you want to book ahead, how close you want to be to the centre or to Dyreparken, Kristiansand's zoo and amusement park, and when you are travelling.
| Campsite | Location | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Roligheden Camping | in town by the sea, around 2 km from the centre | pitches first come, first served, cabins bookable |
| Hamre Familiecamping | right above Hamresanden beach | open all year, bus to the centre |
| Åros Feriesenter | Søgne, Kristiansand municipality | cabins and apartments, guest harbour, pool |
| Tingsaker Familiecamping | Lillesand, by the sea | season 11 April to 1 September, 16 beach cabins |
Roligheden Camping: by the sea in town
Roligheden Camping at Framnesveien 10 belongs to Dyreparken but is in town, right by the sea. The centre is around 2 km away. Dyreparken is around 12 km by road, a drive of about 17 minutes. The campsite has around 150 pitches.
Pitches cannot be reserved and are allocated on arrival. If you want certainty, book one of the Kongle or pod cabins for four people in advance. From 21 June to 10 August reception is staffed around the clock. Nearby is the Bertesbukta swimming spot, with a step-free path down to the water. Booking and season details are on the Roligheden Camping website.
Hamre Familiecamping at Hamresanden
Hamre Familiecamping at Hamresandveien 1 sits right above Hamresanden, a shallow sandy beach around 3 km long. The campsite is open all year. By car it is around 14 minutes to the centre, around 7 minutes to Dyreparken and around 5 minutes to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
Without a car, take the bus that stops outside the campsite and goes straight to the centre. For cabins and pitches, see Hamre Familiecamping.
Åros Feriesenter in Søgne
Åros Feriesenter is in Søgne, which is part of Kristiansand municipality. It has around 85 cabins and apartments, around 150 pitches with electric hook-up and around 50 short-stay pitches that cannot be reserved. There is also a guest harbour, a pool and a beach bar. The short-stay pitches suit a motorhome stopover, the cabins a longer stay. Season and booking details are available from Åros Feriesenter.
Tingsaker Familiecamping in Lillesand
Tingsaker Familiecamping is by the sea in Lillesand, around 1 km from the town centre. Dyreparken is around 15 minutes away and central Kristiansand around 25 minutes. The season runs from 11 April to 1 September, and 16 beach cabins are also available to rent. Things to do in Lillesand are listed under Around Kristiansand. Season and booking details are available from Tingsaker Familiecamping.
With a motorhome
If you are travelling by motorhome, you have several options in and around Kristiansand:
- Roligheden Camping allocates pitches on site only, with no reservations.
- Åros Feriesenter has around 50 short-stay pitches that cannot be reserved.
- Hamre Familiecamping is also open outside the summer season.
- Dyreparken has its own motorhome site (bobilcamp) as part of its accommodation.
Automatic toll points around Kristiansand record number plates by camera. How to pay with a foreign-registered motorhome is explained under Getting there. If you are arriving by ferry, the terminal and arrival are covered under Ferries. Hotels and other accommodation are on the Where to stay page.
Kristiansand Feriesenter: closed until 2027
Kristiansand Feriesenter is at Dvergsnes, right out among the skerries. As well as pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents, it has motel rooms, cabins, houses and apartments. The site is closed until 2027. The Kristiansand Feriesenter website will show if and when it reopens.