Kristiansand Sports
The most popular sport in Kristiansand is of course football and Start is their biggest and best team. It competes in the National league. There are many playing fields in and around Kristiansand - so it is easy to find somewhere to practise. There are also indoor football clubs and the most popular place to practise is Spicheren Treningssenter near the centre of town.
There are a range of other sports the people of Kristiansand partake in. One unusual sport (as far as foreigners are concerned) is when the locals practise cross country skiing on the side of the road with special skis on wheels. Not sure what they are called, but it is a very popular past time during the summer months for the dedicated skiers.
Kristiansand handball Club (KIF)
The club was formed during the Second World War and is in the 1st Division today.
KIF Håndball
Gimlehallen
Jegersbergveien 3
4663 Kristiansand
post@kif.no
www.kif.no
Basketball in Kristiansand
Basketball is not a very popular sport in kristiansand but there is a major team playing in the national division called the Kristiansand Pirates. www.kb.no Their website is currently not online. The best indoor basketball court to practise on is located at the Spicheren Treningssenter.
Kristiansand Pirates
Box 363, 4664 Kristiansand, Norway
Tel: +47 41 66 66 51
Email - pirates@kb.no
Tennis in Kristiansand
The weather plays a big part in the tennis culture in Kristiansand. There are free outdoor courts here and there but usually not in very good condition. The Kristiansand Tennis Club (KTK) started in 1888 and currently has 200 members. Their details are -
Kristiansands Tennisklubb
Østre Ringvei 2,
4632 Kristiansand South
38 09 58 78
styret@ktk.no
www.ktk.no
Kristiansand Golf
The Kristiansand Golf Course is
a 9 hole course of good quality in broken country with
good greens. Summer guests are strongly recommended to
pay a visit to this coastal sea-way with historical
roots far back into time as a means of communication for
dwellers on the coast.
Address: Dvergsnesveien 125 - 4638 Kristiansand - Tlf.
+47 38 14 85 60
Directions:
Approximately 1 km east on E 18 from the Varoddbridge.
Take RV 401 towards Høvåg. After a few 100 metres take a
right towards Dvergnes, follow the sign «Golfbane».
Scenery and environment in abundance. Kristiansand Zoo
is Norway´s most frequently visited attraction.
Bjaavann Golfclub in
Kristiansand is a golf course with 9 holes, high
standard and a variation of difficulties. Currently 9
out of the planned 18 holes are open. The course is
designed by Robert Trent Jones jr. and is among the very
best in Norway.
Address: Østre Ålefjærvei 195, Kristiansand. Tlf +47 38
11 84 11
The golfcourse is located a few kilometres outside the
city of Kristiansand. From E18 10 km east of
Kristiansand follow sign towards
Kjevik (the airport).
Before passing the runway take R41 towards Ryen, then
R453 towards Vennesla / Ålefjær. After approximately 4
km there is a sign «Golfbane» on your right hand, drive
this road to the end and park.
Horse Riding in Kristiansand
Horse riding is a very popular past time in Kristiansand as there are many farms and lots of space. You will often see people riding horses on the side of the road in and around Kristiansand. There is also a horse racing track located near the Sorlandsparken Shopping Centre.
Sørlandets Travpark
Travparkveien 30, 4636 Kristiansand S
Telefon: (+47) 38 04 46 66 - Faks: (+47) 38 04 49 60
E-post:
sorlandet@rikstoto.no
www.sorlandets-travpark.no
Gyms in Kristiansand
There are 9 gyms in Kristiansand.
Swimming in Kristiansand
There is a large indoor swimming pool in Kristiansand.
Fencing in Kristiansand
There is a fencing club that is currently being established in Kristiansand. You can visit their website for more information. www.krsfencing.com
We will be adding more Kristiansand Sports to this page as times goes by. Feel free to contact us if you know of one that can be used on this page.
