Søgne

The municipality of Søgne with its approximately 10.050 inhabitants and a area of 150,8 km2, and is a mixture of inland countryside and an archipelago with over 1.200 islets and skerries. Tangvall close to E 39 is the centre of the district. There are beautiful beaches at Åros and Høllen suitable for swimming and water sports. There is also a large salt-water pool at Åros. A boat runs from Høllen to Ny-Hellesund, which has been immortalised in the poetry of Vilhelm Krag.

In Ny-Hellesund you can see the wartime coastal forts which are now open to the public. Trysnes with its restaurant, guest marina and traditional fisherman's shacks for hire, lies in the outer reaches of Trysfjorden. This is the perfect place to start your holiday if you are interested in deep-sea fishing.

COASTAL FORT AT NY-HELLESUND

German coastal fort from World War II, partly restored.

SØGNE OLD CHURCH

From 1640. Renaissance and Baroque paintings.

ZOOLOGY EXHIBITION

One of Europe's largest collection of stuffed birds. Species of animals native to Norway also on display. Guided tour by prior arrangement with the Tourist Information Office.

TRYSNES FESTIVAL

Maritime market. Local exhibitors. Stalls. Activities for young and old.

HELLEVIGA

The Helleviga recreational area is within easy reach of Søgne and Kristiansand. Trails have been prepared in the area and are also suitable for wheelchair users. Ideal bathing spot. Cars can be parked near the RV 456 highway.

LINDÅSEN

A nice hike to Lindåsen (height 234 metres) on well-marked trails in varied terrain, approx. 1,5 - 2 hours one way. Round trip 12 km. Car park at Søgne School (ungdomsskole).

ÅROSVEDEN

Close to the Krossnesveien road, east of Åros Motell Camp. Lovely view of the skerries. Height 73 meteres, 10 minutes walk from Krossnesveien road.

LANGENES / KILNESET

Free area with good parking. WC. Places to swim both in fresh and salt water.

ÅROSSTRANDEN BEACH

A long shallow beach, ideal for families with children. Norway's biggest outdoor heated sea water swimming pool and children's pool at Åros Motel Camp.

HØLLESANDEN

Situated in Høllen, a long and shallow beach which is great for children. Good parking. WC.

HØLLEN OUAY

Showers, toilets, washing, drying, shop.

TRYSNES MARINA

Shower, toilet, water, laundry, fuel, groceries, telephone, bus, kiosk, restaurant, jetty, pub, holiday apartments and fishermen's shanties. Free emptying of caravan and boat toilets.

SØGNE GUEST HARBOUR

Mooring places for 60 boats, all year.

M/B HØLLEN

Scheduled boat Høllen - Ny-Hellesund - Høllen. Disembarkment at Helgøya (coastal fort) available. Approximately 1 hour. 4 departures daily, 3 departures Sundays.

FISHING

Trysnes with its restaurant, guest marina and traditional fisherman's shacks for hire, lies in the outer reaches of Trysfjorden. This is the perfect place to start your holiday if you are interested in deep-sea fishing.

Fishing licence for the Søgne area available at G-sport Søgne and Åros Motell Camp.