7-Day Norway Road Trip from Kristiansand to Grimstad and Oslo

Your road trip adventure in Norway begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Kristiansand. You’ll stay in Kristiansand for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Kristiansand has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Christiansholm Fortress. This attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 437 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand, Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand is Patricks Pub. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

Locals recommend Bønder i Byen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Kristiansand also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kristiansand is Bakgården Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Norway!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Norway, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Kristiansand. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Grimstad. You’ll stay in Grimstad for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kristiansand’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kristiansand, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ku Toppen. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 573 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cardamom Town. This themed area and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,491 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kristiansand has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Grimstad. Grimstad offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Smag & Behag AS. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 447 reviews.

The remarkable Herlighed is another top restaurant in Grimstad we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 336 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Yuan restaurantdrift AS is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 190 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Grimstad, the fantastic Smaue Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Norway!

Day 3 of your road trip through Norway gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Oslo for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kristiansand is the amazing Tangen fort. This attraction is a fort that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 420 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, The Telemark Canal. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 397 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kristiansand is the outstanding Brekkeparken. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 963 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Norway. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Oslo, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Maaemo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Oslo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Locals also recommend Mamma Pizza as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oslo. Mamma Pizza is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,249 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oslo is Café Sara. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,384 customers.

After dinner, visit HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Oslo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,310 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Norway!

On day 4 of your road trip across Norway, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Kristiansand. You’ll stay in Kristiansand for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Kristiansand. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,342 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Kristiansand is the 5-star Lysebu. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 651 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Kristiansand is the 3-star Park Inn by Radisson Oslo. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,581 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Kristiansand, like the outstanding Botanical Garden in Oslo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,472 visitors.

Oslo Opera House is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Kristiansand. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,690 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Kristiansand is the extraordinary Munch. This museum is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 10,483 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Frognerparken. Around 18,403 visitors have given this top-tier point of interest an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic The Vigeland Park. The Vigeland Park is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,319 travelers.

Come to Kristiansand prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Kristiansand.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Den Glade Gris, after your day of exploring the city of Kristiansand. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,482 customers.

Crow Bar & Brewery is another of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand is Dinner Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,393 customers.

Locals recommend The Dubliner Folk Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Kristiansand, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,530 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Norway.

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Kristiansand has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Kristiansand by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Kristiansand. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Kristiansand, like the extraordinary Holmenkollbakken. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,312 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Kristiansand is the spectacular The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,889 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Viking Ship Museum. This cultural property has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,406 visitors. Up to 538,037 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Fram Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Kristiansand. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,618 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Kristiansand does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Kristiansand on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Norway, be sure to eat at The Dubliner Folk Pub, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Oslo. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,530 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Tilt is one of the best bars in the city of Oslo for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,747 customers.

Døgnvill Burger Vulkan is another of the most popular bars in the city of Oslo. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,641 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Oslo!

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Kristiansand and the city of Drammen. You’ll stay in Kristiansand for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Kristiansand today is National Theatre. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing The Royal Palace, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the city of Kristiansand. Around 11,710 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Kristiansand is Akershus Fortress. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,463 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Norway, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Norway. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Drammen Spiral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Drammen. This popular attraction is a road tunnel and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,347 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Kristiansand.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand, Bellini. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 513 customers.

Locals recommend Tollboden Burger & Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand. Tollboden Burger & Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kristiansand is TilStede mat og mer. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 338 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kristiansand, Brygghuset. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 166 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Guard House Cafè. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Norway with a toast!

Day 7 of your road trip in Norway is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kristiansand before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

The inverted boat is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kristiansand. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 158 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Kristiansand and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Norway.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kristiansand at Spiren plantebasert mat og drikke before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 181 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Cafe Generalen for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kristiansand. The Cafe Generalen restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 472 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Sham, syrisk Mat. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 301 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Kristiansand. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Norway!