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Evening

Golden Light at Oddernes

Start at the oldest church in the area, catch the late afternoon glow, and finish with a slice of pizza in a converted shipping container.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:42

    Oddernes Church

    Walk across the river to Oddernes Church. Admire the 11th-century structure and the rune stone brought from the original building site. The quiet atmosphere sets the tone for the evening.

  2. 15:42

    La Pizza

    Head to La Pizza. This traditional Italian spot operates out of a converted shipping container. Order a pizza and a drink to take away or eat at the counter. It opens at 15:00, so you will have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  3. 16:12

    Oddernes Church

    Return to the grounds of Oddernes Church. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm golden light over the historic church and the surrounding area. Enjoy the final moments of daylight.

  4. 16:57

    La Pizza

    After dark, go back to La Pizza for a proper sit-down dinner. The warm interior and casual vibe make it a perfect end to the evening.

Local tip

The church is east of the river Otra. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the crossing.

Check before you go

  • La Pizza is open from 15:00 to 22:00 daily.
  • Sunset is at 16:12 on 15 January.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kristiansand (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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