Why go
- Municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
- Served by Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU).
History
Kristiansund is a municipality on the western coast of Norway in the Nordmøre district of Møre og Romsdal county. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Kristiansund, which is the major town for the whole Nordmøre region. Other notable settlements in the municipality include the villages of Kvalvåg, Rensvik, and Nedre Frei.
Restaurants & places to go
3 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200) · 4 routes: Bergen, Molde, Stavanger, Trondheim
- Air Sicilia BM (ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Aberdeen, Stavanger
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (736, 737-800, 737-700, 737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KSU has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Stavanger, Aberdeen, Bergen, Molde, Oslo…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Gomalandet, 0.2 km); routes include Sundbåten, Hurtigruten, Grip - Kristiansund.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kristiansund (Kr.sund N), Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.