Kristiansund Municipality
Kristiansund Municipality, Coastal municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Kristiansund Municipality spans across multiple islands along Norway's western coast, connected by bridges and tunnels across the North Sea waters.
The municipality originated as a trading post in 1631, developing into a significant clipfish export center during the 18th century through Mediterranean trade routes.
The municipality maintains an opera house from 1928 and organizes the Nordic Light photography festival, presenting regional artistic expressions throughout the year.
The Sundbåt ferry service connects different sections of Kristiansund Municipality, operating as a continuous transport system between the constituent islands.
The municipality's population includes 216 residents aged 90 or above, reflecting the strong presence of multiple generations within the community.
Location: Møre og Romsdal
Inception: 1631
Capital city: Kristiansund
Website: https://www.kristiansund.kommune.no/
Shares border with: Smøla Municipality, Aure Municipality, Tingvoll, Gjemnes Municipality, Averøy Municipality
Address: Kristiansund, Norway Kristiansund
Website: https://kristiansund.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 63.11152,7.73198
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
Storseisundet Bridge
21.8 km
Grip Stave Church
9.9 km
Kirkelandet Church
446 m
Grip Lighthouse
14.9 km
Festiviteten i Kristiansund
402 m
Varden (Kristiansund)
884 m
Hestskjær Lighthouse
12.4 km
Bremsnes Church
4.5 km
Frei Church
10.3 km
Omsund Bridge
4.6 km
Nordsund Bridge
1.1 km
Kvitholmen Lighthouse
26.9 km
Kvernesfjorden
7.5 km
Sørsund Bridge
563 m
Lossiusgården
574 m
Freifjorden
10.6 km
Stavnes Lighthouse
3.5 km
Norsk klippfiskmuseum
560 m
Langøy kapell
12.8 km
Geitøybrua
20.3 km
Mellemværftet
890 m
Brodtkorbgården / Christiegården
486 m
Averøy kommunehus
8.2 km
Fugløya
2.6 km
St. Eystein Church
702 m
Minne over omkomne på havet
21.3 km
Sveggebron
6.8 km
Lamholmen
19.6 kmReviews
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