Visit Kristiansand - Bragdøya Islands Kristiansand Norway
This is a little group of islands in Kristiansand. It is a
15 minute boat trip from the city centre, or 5 minutes from
Vågsbryggd. it is a nice day out to see some old restored
buildings, wild goats and enjoy a peaceful day. Out of the
summer season, you can contact the islands to see if the
little stores on the islands are open. Every so often they
have a family day where you can buy freshly cooked pancakes,
Norwegian hot dogs and the Norwegian favourite waffles!
The Bragdøya estate covers some 230 acres and includes the
smaller islands Timlingene, Svensholmen, Blomsterøya (Island
of flowers), Langøya, Ragnhildsholmen and Hestehaue (Horsehead).
The whole island is a public recreation area, lying in
Byfjorden right outside Kristiansand.
In 1768 the city registrar Henrik Arnold Thaulow bought
Bragdøya. He built the present Thaulow's House around 1770
on the site of a one Storey under a Stone Roof. His purchase
of Bragdøya was, in accordance with the ideas and fashions
of the time; the Age of Enlightenment combining a belief in
progress with a Romantic enthushiasm for Nature. Bragdøya
was Kristiansand's first summerhouse, a retreat from the
bustle of town life for the Thaulow family and their
distinguested guests.
Today numerous voluntary bodies are engaged in the upkeep of
Bragdøya. The voluntary body Bragdøya kystlag have the
permanent activity at the island. Bragdøya kystlag is in
addition responsible for the upkeep of Grønningen
lighthouse. Bragdøya organizes maritime ecotourism, and will
help you hire traditional rowing boats or sailing boarts or
arrange for you to stay overnight in lighthouses or other
accomodation – basic but exotic!
The boat to Bragdøya leaves from Auglandsbukta. Take the bus
M1 or M2 in direction west. The trip takes about 10 minutes
from town centre.
For more information, please contact Bragdøya kystlag.
Phone +47 380 855 66
Email: saltebua@bragdoya.no
Website:
www.bragdoya.no
