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Krefeld

Krefeld is a city on the Lower Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia with 234,000 inhabitants.

Understand
"Krimvelde" was first mentioned in a deed around 1005. From the middle of the 12th century on, Krefeld's fate was determined by that of the counts of Moers. Owing to the special connections to the Emperor, in 1373 the Moerser Count received through a deed the right to raise Krefeld to city status. The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States and Krefeld have an interesting connection, as it was 13 Quaker families from Krefeld who were invited by Governor Penn in 1683 to settle the vacant lands of todays Germantown district there and a festival was held in both cities in 1983 to celebrate the occasion. Krefelds city centre was expanded in multiple stages and consists of a grid system with grand buildings. Krefeld is also called the "Velvet and Silk City", though this industry fell victim to the modern times. The city still has some heavy industry with a large steel plant and a major global rail rolling stock manufacturer. Its proximity to Düsseldorf makes it a good alternative to a stay in the more expensive capital.

By plane
Düsseldorf Airport with many international connections is 20 km from Krefeld. It takes about an hour to connect from the terminal to Krefeld main station using public transport (S-Bahn and underground). Taxi costs around. When traveling with low-cost carriers like Ryanair, you may arrive at Weeze/Niederrhein Airport, 50 km from Krefeld. From there, it takes one hour by bus and train to go to Krefeld main station.

By train
is served by frequently running regional trains from Aachen (takes xx minutes), Cologne (takes 40 minutes), Duisburg (15–25 minutes), Mönchengladbach (20 minutes) and Kleve (one hour). Moreover, once a day an ICE train arrives from Berlin, Hanover and Aachen. Otherwise, you will usually have to change in Düsseldorf (from where the underground goes to Krefeld every 20 minutes) or Duisburg. Another station is
 * RE 7 Rheine - Münster - Hamm - Unna - Hagen - Wuppertal - Cologne - Dormagen - Neuss - Krefeld.
 * RE 10 Kleve - Weeze - Krefeld - Düsseldorf
 * RE42 Münster - Dülmen - Gelsenkirchen - Essen - Duisburg - Krefeld - Viersen - Mönchengladbach
 * RB33 Essen - Duisburg - Krefeld - Mönchengladbach - Geilenkirchen - Aachen
 * RB35 Gelsenkirchen - Oberhausen - Duisburg - Krefeld - Mönchengladbach
 * RB37 Krefeld - Meerbusch - Neuss

Get around
Municipal company SWKmobil operate most of the public transport in Krefeld, including trams which connect to the Düsseldorf system via light rail U76. All trams meet in front of the central station and use Ostwall street until Rheinstraße stop, where U76 terminates. The 4 other lines run in every direction until about midnight, on weekend nights until 03:00. Most vehicles are low-floor, at some stops boarding still happens in the middle of the street. Buses serve the neighbourhoods away from the trams and to the surrounding towns and cities, on weekends night buses supplement the late trams. As of 2024 the stop in front of Krefeld station is getting modernised, check SWK for updates and potential bus replacement services.

Do

 * Home of KFC Uerdingen football club, who play in the regional league. The fans know they're not Bayern or PSG but it's an authentic and affordable football experience.

Learn
Krefeld has hosted an honours program in foreign language (German) studies. The program annually places thirty specially selected high school students with families in and around Krefeld for intensive German language training.

Eat
A local specialty, now produced in nearby Kempen, is Nappo, Rhombus-shaped chunks of Nougat covered in a chocolate coating, the packaging has stayed the same since the 1930s.

Sleep
There are a large number of hotels in and around the town to choose from.

Go next

 * Duisburg, grimy but authentic working class industrial city with large migrant communities
 * Düsseldorf, state capital and fashion city, large east asian neighbourhood
 * Meerbusch, commuter town between Krefeld and Düsseldorf
 * Cologne, fourth largest german city, carnival capital and large LGBT community
 * Neuss, Düsseldorf's neighbour across the Rhine

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Kremmydi

There's more than one place called Kremmydi:

Greece

 * Kremmydi - a village in the prefecture of Elis (Ilia), in the Peloponnese region
 * Kremmydi (Cremidhi) - a village in the municipality of Elaios-Pronnoi in south-eastern part of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian Islands

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Krems

Krems an der Donau is a riverside town in the Danube's Wachau Valley tourist region of Lower Austria.

Understand
Krems, along with neighboring cities Stein, Egelsee, Dürnstein and Spitz an der Donau are known for their world class wine production as well as their proximity to the Danube.

By train
From the west take the regional train (Regionalzug, denoted by big R) from St. Pölten (usually every 30-50 min. every hour) to Krems.

All other directions regional (express) (Regionalexpress, denoted by a big REX) train from Vienna's Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof, Spittalau (U4/U6) or Heiligenstadt (U4) station which takes about one hour and leaves every hour.

By car
From west: Highway A1 (Westautobahn) to Melk, B3 through Wachau. From South/East: Highway S33 from St. Pölten or A22/S5 from Vienna From North: B37 via Zwettl or through the Kamptal/Horn

By boat
From mid-April through October Dürnstein can be reached by river boats which ply the route between Krems/Stein, Dürnstein, Spitz, Emmersdorf, and Melk.

Get around
The city and its neighbours are all very accessible by foot and it's no more than a two hour walk from one extremity to the other.

See
The historic town centres of Krems and Stein are well-worth exploring.

Do
There are a number of bike trails along the Danube, as well as hiking paths through the mountains and vineyards – the tourist office can offer maps and advice. It is also possible to tour the many wineries in the area, as well as the nearby monastery.

Buy
The area is known for its wine which is available at reduced tariffs.

Eat
There are a number of restaurants in town serving the typical Austrian fare. Consider the local traditional eateries called Heuriger, which offer inexpensive dinner and nice wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

Drink
As with the entire region there are a number of wonderful Heurigen (wine bars) in the area.

Sleep
There's a number of guest houses in the area.

Go next

 * Visit the Wachau Valley, situated between Krems and Melk (40 km upstream), which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Notable places include:
 * Göttweig and Melk monastery
 * Dürnstein, a medieval castle/ruins which served as a prison for Richard Lionheart (Richard I of England), city walls, monastery
 * Wine towns Spitz and Weissenkirchen and the nearby
 * Ruins of Hinterhaus, a 1000 year old ruins
 * Aggstein Castle

Most of the Wachau (except Aggstein) can be reached by the local train Krems-Spitz or by bike on the Danube cycle track (Donauradweg). Göttweig is at the train station Krems-St.Pölten line and Melk at the Westbahn.

In summer many tourist boats operate in the Wachau. The biggest and most visible boat companies are DDSG (Donaudampschifffahrtsgesellschaft) and Brandner, but they are not necessarily the cheapest. MS Stadt Wien is a popular alternative among locals (weekends only).

 * Visit the Kamp Valley
 * Visit Langenlois

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Kretinga

Kretinga is a city in Samogitia in the west of Lithuania, with a population of 17,249 in 2021. It's one of the oldest cities in the country, but repeatedly wrecked, so what you see now is mostly modern.

Understand
The name of the town may drive from "kret-", shaking or boggy ground, but there are several other explanations and only one man ever knew its origin for sure. In 1609 Žemaitija Jonas Karolis Chodkevičius named the place Karolstadt after himself, but no-one else called it that, so Kretinga (in various spellings) it remained. It gradually industrialised, between the horrors of war and Nazi and Soviet occupations, based mostly on agriculture such as knitware and woodwork. A large employer today is local government, as the Klaipėda County admin is based here not in Klaipėda city.

Tourist Information Centre is just south of the monastery church at Vilniaus g 2B, open M-Th 08:00-17:00, F 08:00-16:00.

Get in
Kretinga is in the west of the country, 26 km north of Klaipėda and 13 km east of Palanga (the nearest airport). Driving from Vilnius or Kaunas, follow A1 northwest towards Klaipėda then branch north on Highway 216.

Two trains a day from Vilnius take four hours via Kaišiadorys, Jonava, Kėdainiai, Radviliškis, Šiauliai, Telšiai and Plungė, and continue to Klaipėda, another 20 min. Other trains from Vilnius don't stop here. For timetables and fares see LTG Link.

is 1 km west of town centre.

Bus 50 runs hourly from Klaipėda, and bus 61 runs hourly from Palanga. Maršrutai minibuses ply from the small towns of Baubliai, Budriai, Darbėnai, Grūšlaukė, Jokūbavas, Juodupėnai, Kalniškiai, Kūlupėnai, Laukžemė, Salantai and Vaiteliai. For timetables and fares see Autobusubilieta.

The bus terminus is the square in front of the railway station.

Get around
Town centre is compact and most sights can be reached on foot.

Taxi operators are Taksi Kretingoje (+370 6900 2220), A Taluncio (+370 6703 9641) and Galipeja (+370 4457 6666).

Buses 32 and 50 run past the turn-off for Vinetu Village, though you really ought to arrive on a mustang, bare-chested and in war-paint, looking like Vladimir Putin wooing Pocahontas.

See

 * the sundial and astronomical clock was first built in 1610 in the monastery garden. Only its pedestal is original, the rest is an artwork of 2002.
 * and mausoleum is a Gothic redbrick building in the old graveyard along Vilniaus gatvė.
 * is south edge of town off Paupio g. In July 1941, the Jewish men of the town (about 200) were slain in the woods 1 km west of town - a memorial stands by A11. The traditional cemetery was thought a suitable place to kill the women.
 * is south edge of town off Paupio g. In July 1941, the Jewish men of the town (about 200) were slain in the woods 1 km west of town - a memorial stands by A11. The traditional cemetery was thought a suitable place to kill the women.
 * is south edge of town off Paupio g. In July 1941, the Jewish men of the town (about 200) were slain in the woods 1 km west of town - a memorial stands by A11. The traditional cemetery was thought a suitable place to kill the women.
 * is south edge of town off Paupio g. In July 1941, the Jewish men of the town (about 200) were slain in the woods 1 km west of town - a memorial stands by A11. The traditional cemetery was thought a suitable place to kill the women.

Do

 * Football: FK Minija play soccer in I Lyga, the second tier. They're a phoenix club set up after FK Minija Kretinga went bust in 2016. Their home ground Kretinga Stadium (capacity 900) is on Savanorių g north edge of town. The playing season is March-Nov.
 * Papludimys - "the beach" - means the waterside park by the two lakes one km north of town centre. You can sunbathe or picnic; people swim, but the water is murky with silt and whatever the cows have done upstream. For a proper beach head to Palanga.
 * Early Music Festival is first two weeks in August, with the monastery church organ the star of the show. All concerts are free.
 * City Festival and St Antony of Padua religious festival are also in early August.

Buy

 * Supermarkets are grouped around the main square. Maxima on the west flank is the largest, open daily 08:00-22:00.
 * Kretingos Turgus the main market is southeast along Laisvės g, open M Tu Th F 08:00-17:00, W Sa 06:00-15:00

Eat

 * M Valančiaus at JK Chodkevičiaus g 1B is open M-F 10:00-16:00.
 * Centro Pica ir Kebabai at Rotušės a 2 is open Su-Th 11:00-21:00, F Sa 11:00-22:00.
 * Užkandinė Alyva is a kebab shop on Klaipėdos g 200 m south of the railway and bus station, open daily 10:00-22:00.
 * Užkandinė Alyva is a kebab shop on Klaipėdos g 200 m south of the railway and bus station, open daily 10:00-22:00.
 * Užkandinė Alyva is a kebab shop on Klaipėdos g 200 m south of the railway and bus station, open daily 10:00-22:00.

Drink

 * Pubs include Arka at Vilniaus g 6, Britannia Rock Pub at Vytauto 26, MonVyna at Vytauto g 6, and Alynas at Šventosios g 27B.

Sleep

 * Trevena is a motel 200 m east of Airovita at Vilniaus g 29B.
 * Trevena is a motel 200 m east of Airovita at Vilniaus g 29B.

Connect
As of Jan 2024, Kretinga and its approach highways have 5G from Telia and Tele2, but no signal from Bite.

Go next

 * Palanga is the country's main beach resort, with an unusual L-shaped pier.
 * Klaipėda, Lithuania's third largest city. is mostly modern but has a castle and other historic sights.
 * The Curonian Spit, a five minute ferry-ride from Klaipėda, is a 99-km bootlace of sand dunes stretching down the Baltic into Russian Kaliningrad.
 * Šiauliai is near the pilgrimage sight of the Hill of Crosses.

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Krimml

Krimml is in the Pinzgau-Valley in the state of Salzburg, Austria. Krimmel is at the border of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern and offers many possibilities for hiking and mountain biking.

Get in
Krimml can be reached by car, train or bus.

By car
Krimmel is located at the base of the Gerlospass, a road charged with a fee of €7 per car. If you come through the Pinzgau-Valley and don't want to cross the pass, you only need to take one of the big parking grounds around the village. The fee is €4 per car. If you have come across the pass or plan to cross it, you better take the parking after the toll barrier, which is free if you once have paid the charge for the pass.

By train or bus
The train station is 2.5 km outside of the village, but there are good connections during the day.

By bicycle
There are bicycle rentals in Krimmel and in the neighbour village Wald. Both villages claim to be "bike friendly".

See
The entrance fee is €1.50 per person. You can reach the top of the falls on a wide and well maintained path. Nevertheless, 380 m of altitude must be climbed, and it can be very steep in places. Many platforms on the way give impressive views of the waterfalls. You also can find a simple restaurant (Jausenstation in Austrian German) half the way to the top. If you are unable to make the climb, you can get a taxi bus for ca. €10 per person. Open every day from 10:00 till 17:00.
 * Krimmler Wasserfälle - Europe's Highest Waterfalls - This is the big "must" when visiting Krimml. The water of the Ache river falls in 3 cascades through 380 m over all. Although, impressive all year round, the months with most water are July and August. The base of the falls is easy to reach from the village or the parking grounds (15 minutes walking on flat ground).
 * WasserWunderWelt Museum - right next to the way to the entry of the waterfalls, there is the WasserWunderWelt (Wonder World of Water) Museum with its so called outdoor Aqua-Park that shows the power of water in various ways. Explanations are in German and English. Entry fees: €7 for adults, €3.50 for children from 6 to 15 years, €14.50 Family Card with all children inclusive, €6 for adult groups with at least 11 persons, €3 for pupil groups. All prices include the fee for the waterfalls themselves.

Eat
At the base of the Krimml Falls is a really nice restaurant where you can get food, e.g hot dogs, chips. The usual.

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Krio phrasebook

Sierra Leone Creole or Krio is the lingua franca and the de facto national language spoken throughout the Sierra Leone. Krio is spoken by roughly 6,250,000 people—nearly all of Sierra Leone's population. While English is Sierra Leone's sole official language, Krio is far, far more widespread. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 Krios—the descendants of enslaved people from the West Indies, United States and Britain, who overwhelmingly live in Freetown. There are also small Krio speaking communities in The Gambia, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, but the language is of practical value for travel only in Sierra Leone.

Krio is an English-based creole, but is closer to being a fully-fledged language, as it has fixed grammatical structures and rules. Most of its vocabulary comes from English but Krio is very similar to and mutually intelligible with Jamaican Patois. If you speak English, you should find this language very easy to learn as it basically sounds like a casually pronounced and phonetically and casually spelt version of English. It developed this way, so people from all walks of life from the slaves right through to captains of industry and wealthy land / plantation owners could communicate in some kind of poor version of English.

Vowels

 * ɛ eh : like bed

 * e ay : like day

 * ɔ oh : like English cot

 * o oh : like bone

 * u oo : like fool

 * i ee : like machine

Consonants

 * b : like boy
 * ch : like chair
 * d : like day
 * f : like fun
 * g : like girl
 * gb : like, well, gb
 * h : ?
 * j : like jump
 * k : like kick
 * l : like lump
 * m : like mango
 * n : like nunchuk
 * ny : like piñata
 * ŋ ng : like sing
 * p : like pellet
 * r : like ring
 * s : like sun
 * t : like telephone
 * v : like voltage
 * w : like water
 * y : like young
 * z : like zero
 * zh : like pleasure

Common diphthongs

 * aw  : like now
 * ay ? : like bye
 * ɔy oy : like coy

Basics

 * Hello. : Kushɛ / Adu. (koo-sheh / "Ah-do")
 * How are you? : Aw Di bodi? / Aw di go de go? (Aw Di boh-di ? / "Aw di go day go")
 * Fine, thank you. : Di Bɔdi fayn / nɔ bad. (Di Bɔdi fayn  / nor bad)
 * What is your name? : Wetin yu nem? / Wetin yu nem?(weh-teen you nehm? / weh-teen no you nehm?)
 * My name is ______ . : Mi nem ______ / Mi nem na ______ . (mee nehm _____. / Mi nehm na ______)
 * Nice to meet you. : Ah gladi fɔ mit yu. (ah glah-dee foh meet yoo.)
 * Please. : (Bo) Duya. ((bo) doo-yah)
 * Thank you. : tɛnki. (tehn-kee)
 * Yes. : Yes. (Yehs)
 * No. : Nor . (nor )
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Bo duya. (Bo do-ya)
 * Excuse me. (I need to get past) : Kɔmɔt na rod. (koh-moht nah rohd)
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : a bayg padin. (ah bayg pahr-din)
 * I'm sorry. : A bayg (o) (padin). (ah bayg (o) (pahr-din))
 * Goodbye (I'm going) : A de go. (ah day goh)
 * I can't speak Krio [well]. : Ah nɔ sabi tɔk Krio [fayn fayn ]. (Ah nor sah-bi tohk creo [fine fine ])
 * Do you speak English? : U sabi tɔk inglish? (you sah-bi tohk ingi-lish ?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Pɔsin de ya we sabi tɔk inglish? ( ?)
 * Help! : ɛp mi! (ehp mee!)
 * Look out! : Kɔmɔt! (koh-moht !)
 * Good morning. (How is you morning) : Aw di mohnin (Aw di mo-nin)
 * Good evening. :
 * Good night. : . ( )
 * Good night (I'm going to sleep) : A de go sleep (Ah di go sleep)
 * I don't understand. : A no undestan (Ah no under-stan)
 * Where is the toilet? : ? ( Wusei na di toilet?)
 * Leave me alone : Lɛf mi saful. (lehf mee sah-full)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : . (Lef meh .)
 * Don't touch me! : No touch me! ( No-toch- me!)
 * I'll call the police. : . ( Ah dae can call police pan u.)
 * Police! : ! ( !)
 * Stop! Thief! : ! ! ( !Tiefman! !)
 * I need your help. : Gimme ɛp (Gi-mi ehp)
 * It's an emergency. : . (Na urgent tin .)
 * I'm lost. : . (Ah no sabi ousai ah dae .)
 * I lost my bag. : . ( Ah don loss me bag.)
 * I lost my wallet. : . ( Ah don loss me wallet.)
 * I'm sick. : . ( Ah nae .)
 * I've been injured. : . (Ah don hot mesef. .)
 * I need a doctor. : . ( .Ah no dae feel well)
 * Can I use your phone? (Give me your phone - requests are more direct, they are not demanding, it's just how they ask) :Ah keen use u phone? (gi-mi fon)

Numbers

 * 1 : ( wan)
 * 2 : (tu )
 * 3 : (tri )
 * 4 : (fo )
 * 5 : (fyv )
 * 6 : (syx )
 * 7 : (sεvun )
 * 8 : (εyt )
 * 9 : (nyn )
 * 10 : (tεn )
 * 11 : (ilεvun)
 * 12 : ( )
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 * 1,000 : ( )
 * 2,000 : ( )
 * 1,000,000 : ( )
 * 1,000,000,000 : ( )
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : ( )
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : ( )
 * half : ( )
 * less : ( )
 * more : ( )

Time

 * now : ( )
 * later : ( )
 * before : ( )
 * morning : ( )
 * afternoon : ( )
 * evening : ( )
 * night : ( )

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : ( )
 * two o'clock AM : ( )
 * noon : ( )
 * one o'clock PM : ( )
 * two o'clock PM : ( )
 * midnight : ( )

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : ( )
 * _____ hour(s) : ( )
 * _____ day(s) : ( )
 * _____ week(s) : ( )
 * _____ month(s) : ( )
 * _____ year(s) : ( )

Days

 * today : (Tide )
 * yesterday : ( Tradae)
 * tomorrow : ( tumara)
 * this week : ( )
 * last week : ( )
 * next week : ( )

 * Sunday : ( )
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Months

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Colours

 * black : ( )
 * white : ( )
 * gray : ( )
 * red : ( )
 * blue : ( )
 * yellow : ( )
 * green : ( )
 * orange : ( )
 * purple : ( )
 * brown : ( )

Transportation

 * When? : Wetin? (way-teen)

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : ( )
 * One ticket to _____, please. : ( )
 * Where does this train/bus go? : ( )
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : ( )
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : ( )
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : ( )
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : ( )

Directions

 * I want to go to _____ : A wan fɔ go _____ (ah wahn foh goh _____)
 * How do I get to _____ ? : ( )
 * ...the train station? : ( )
 * ...the bus station? : ( )
 * ...the airport? : ( )
 * ...downtown? : ( )
 * ...the youth hostel? : ( )
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ( )
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ( )
 * Where are there a lot of... : ( )
 * ...hotels? : ( )
 * ...restaurants? : ( )
 * ...bars? : ( )
 * ...sites to see? : ( )
 * Can you show me on the map? : ( )
 * street : ( )
 * Turn left. : ( )
 * Turn right. : ( )
 * left : ( )
 * right : ( )
 * straight ahead : ( )
 * towards the _____ : ( )
 * past the _____ : ( )
 * before the _____ : ( )
 * Watch for the _____. : ( )
 * intersection : ( )
 * north : ( )
 * south : ( )
 * east : ( )
 * west : ( )
 * uphill : ( )
 * downhill : ( )

Taxi

 * Taxi! : ( )
 * Take me to _____, please. : ( )
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : ( )
 * Take me there, please. : ( )

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : ( )
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : ( )
 * Does the room come with... : ( )
 * ...bedsheets? : ( )
 * ...a bathroom? : ( )
 * ...a telephone? : ( )
 * ...a TV? : ( )
 * May I see the room first? : ( )
 * Do you have anything quieter? : ( )
 * ...bigger? : ( )
 * ...cleaner? : ( )
 * ...cheaper? : ( )
 * OK, I'll take it. : ( )
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : ( )
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : ( )
 * Do you have a safe? : ( )
 * ...lockers? : ( )
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : ( )
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : ( )
 * Please clean my room. : ( )
 * Can you wake me at _____? : ( )
 * I want to check out. : ( )

Money

 * Money : kɔpɔ (coh-poh)
 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : ( )
 * Do you accept British pounds? : ( )
 * Do you accept euros? : ( )
 * Do you accept credit cards? : ( )
 * Can you change money for me? : ( )
 * Where can I get money changed? : ( )
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : ( )
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : ( )
 * What is the exchange rate? : ( )
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : ( )

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. : ( )
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : ( )
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : ( )
 * Is there a house specialty? : ( )
 * Is there a local specialty? : ( )
 * I'm a vegetarian. : ( )
 * I don't eat pork. : ( )
 * I don't eat beef. : ( )
 * I only eat kosher food. : ( )
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) : ( )
 * fixed-price meal : ( )
 * a la carte : ( )
 * breakfast : ( )
 * lunch : ( )
 * tea (meal) : ( )
 * supper : ( )
 * I want _____. : ( )
 * I want a dish containing _____. : ( )
 * chicken : ( )
 * beef : ( )
 * fish : ( )
 * ham : ( )
 * sausage : ( )
 * cheese : ( )
 * eggs : ( )
 * salad : ( )
 * (fresh) vegetables :  ( )
 * (fresh) fruit : ( )
 * bread : ( )
 * toast : ( )
 * noodles : ( )
 * rice : ( )
 * beans : ( )
 * May I have a glass of _____? : ( )
 * May I have a cup of _____? : ( )
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : ( )
 * coffee : ( )
 * tea (drink) : ( )
 * juice : ( )
 * (bubbly) water : ( )
 * (still) water : ( )
 * beer : ( )
 * red/white wine : ( )
 * May I have some _____? : ( )
 * salt : ( )
 * black pepper : ( )
 * butter : ( )
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): ( )
 * I'm finished. : ( )
 * It was delicious. : ( )
 * Please clear the plates. : ( )
 * The check, please. : ( )

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : ( )
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 * A bottle, please. : ( )
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 * water : ( )
 * club soda : ( )
 * tonic water : ( )
 * orange juice : ( )
 * Coke (soda) : ( )
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : ( )
 * One more, please. : ( )
 * Another round, please. : ( )
 * When is closing time? : ( )
 * Cheers! : ( )

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : ( )
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 * That's too expensive. : ( )
 * Would you take _____? : ( )
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 * I don't want it. : ( AH nor want am)
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 * Can I have a bag? : ( )
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : ( )
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 * ...English-language books. : ( )
 * ...English-language magazines. : ( )
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ( )
 * ...an English-English dictionary. : ( )

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : ( )
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Authority

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 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : ( )
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : ( )
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 * Can I just pay a fine now? : ( )

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Kristiansand

 * Not to be confused with Kristiansund in West Norway or Kristianstad in Sweden.

Kristiansand is the capital of Vest-Agder County, Norway. With 93,000 inhabitants (2019), it is the fifth largest city of Norway, and one of the southernmost ones. The city has had a cathedral since 1885, and a university since 2007. The city has many challenging offers for active tourists. There are always something to do for families, solo travelers, couples, business travellers, hikers, sea sports enthusiasts or party enthusiasts.

Understand
Kristiansand is the largest city in South Norway, and is located between Oslo and Stavanger.

Kristiansand is on Norway’s southern Skagerrak coast and has long been a favourite summer holidays spot amongst Norwegians. The sea and surrounding fjords are great for recreational activities like fishing and sailing. Kristiansand is the business city and the cultural capital of Southern Norway. Called “the coolest riviera” by the media, it is a modern city with a cosmopolitan history.

The city is also nicknamed "Norway's flower town" because of the many planted flowers that characterize downtown. Kristiansand offers many attractions and sights, many are especially aimed at families with children.

Few other cities have such a large and varied offer of accommodation as Kristiansand.

The name
The city was named after its founder, King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway in 1641.

The name was written "Christian(s)sand" (for "Christians sand" - meaning en:(King) "Christian's Sand") until 1877. Then, the ch was changed to k, the form was changed to "Kristianssand". The name was again changed to its present form Kristiansand in 1889. The city is sometimes called Kristiansand S, where S stands for South, to distinguish it from Kristiansund in central Norway, a name introduced by the postal service.

Location
Kristiansand was founded on a flat sandy moor west of the river mouth of river Otra, and gouged out by contemporary ideal town with seven streets parallel to the river, and ten streets perpendicular to these. The old town district is called Kvadraturen and street lines are the same today. King Christian IV bought the city ground of existing large farms and allowed large green areas inside the city. Baneheia and Ravnedalen are among these. Kristiansand today consists of the historic centre, in addition to the suburbs.

Sørlandsparken is an area east of the town centre that consists of several large trading companies in addition to Sørlandssenteret which is the largest shopping centre in Northern Europe. The largest zoo and amusement park in Norway are here.

Orientation
For convenience, the city can be divided into six larger districts:
 * Søgne is the westernmost part of the municipality, which includes Langenes, Åros, Høllen, Ny-Hellesund, Tangvall and Lunde.
 * Songdalen, northwest of the city centre, which includes Nodeland, Greipstad and Finsland.
 * Vågsbygd which includes Flekkerøy, west of downtown.
 * Kvaderaturen (almost square network of streets) including downtown and Posebyen.
 * Torridal north of downtown on both riverbanks of Otra which includes the areas Grim, Dalane, Strai, Mosby, Sødal and Haus.
 * Lund between the river Otra and Topdalsfjorden (E18 Varoddbrua bridges).
 * Tveit, northeast of downtown which includes Kristiansand Airport, Hamresanden and Ryen.
 * Randesund, east of Topdalsfjorden, which includes Sørlandsparken, the zoo and amusement park, Hånes, Søm, Dvergsnes and Tømmerstø.

Climate
Kristiansand's climate is characterized by differences in temperature and precipitation at the Four Seasons, but climate is fairly temperate thanks to warm air being wafted across the Atlantic from the Gulf Stream.

Kristiansand usually have a lot of summer sunshine compared to most of Norway. The weather in summer makes Kristiansand to an important seaside resort for Norwegians from other locations in Norway. From June to August, the sea temperature is at levels which makes outdoor swimming comfortable.

There may be heavy snowfall in winter with south-southeasterly winds (snow record at Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik is 170 cm), but the snow rarely stays long at the coast of Skagerrak.

Culture
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (See below) is the second most visited tourist attraction in Norway. In addition to animals from all continents, the park offers amusements for children and adults. Pirates are a central themes, there are pirate ships and own pirate village. During the summer there is an own pirate show which for decades has attracted a large number of children.

Kristiansand has a flourishing cultural life. The city is known especially for music (for example, the symphony orchestra and several festivals) and Kilden Performing Arts Centre, but there is also an art museum for the visual arts and several art galleries, cinema and theater. Several of the cultural activities Kristiansand offers are located to Odderøya close to the city center (see do below).

IK Start is the best known football club in the city and is in the top league of Norway (their home ground is Sør Arena), in addition to sports clubs within, among others, athletics, basketball, handball, golf, badminton and ice hockey.

In Kristiansand, there are several mosques and many churches which includes Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and Pentecostal congregations.

Economy
As the largest city in the southernmost part of Norway, Kristiansand has an expanding export industry that spans a wide range, from process industry, oil and gas technology, renewable energy and ICT, to fisheries and other food, bedding, and tourism.

Get in
Kristiansand is the southern communications center in Norway.

By car
Kristiansand sits along E18, the highway from Oslo. The highway's name changes to E39 when  passes Kristiansand on its way to Stavanger. Route starts in Kristiansand and takes you through the natural beauty of the Setesdal Valley to Hovden and further to Haukeligrend on the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Plateau). Route 41 starts from the E18 east of the city centre, passes great sceneries and takes you to the inland of Telemark. Take your time: parts of this route is narrow and winding.

By bus
The bus connections from Oslo and the towns along the western shore of the Oslo Fjord are excellent. Nor-Way Bussexpress has 9 daily connections from Oslo, Konkurrenten.no 4-7 buses while Lavprisekspressen runs twice daily and FlixBus once daily. You are guaranteed a seat; if the bus is full, the bus company will add an extra bus. Lavprisekspressen and FlixBus provide online ticketing only. These express buses are usually just as fast as the trains from Oslo. From towns such as Larvik, Tønsberg and Sandefjord you might arrive several hours later if you go by train.

There are also infrequent express bus connections from Stavanger and along the Setesdal, with connections from cities such as Bergen and Haugesund. Regional buses run frequently along the coast, from Lyngdal and Lista in the west to Arendal in the east, run by several different bus companies. In winter time there are also buses that travel between Kristansand and different ski resorts in the hinterland and mountains.

The bus terminal is about 100 m from the main shopping street, Markens, and next to the ferry terminal and the train station. There's also a taxi stand here.

By cruise ship
The port has a lot of cruise ship arrivals in the summer, and is one of the biggest cruise ship ports in Norway. From the cruise ship port, is a walking distance to city centre and the boardwalk, the bus terminal, the ferry terminal and the railway station.

On foot
The city centre is quite compact, which means that everything is within walking distance.

Suburbs are spread over quite a large area.

By bus
Boreal  operates the white city buses (search time tables). Eastbound buses depart from the Henrik Wergeland street, while westbound buses depart from the Tollbod street or the bus terminal, but not both. Northbound buses (to Vennesla) leave from the bus terminal.

The main lines going from west to east is called the Metro bus. You can expect a bus every 5 minutes on weekdays. Service elsewhere is quite frequent during daylight hours, but the frequency drops significantly in the evenings and on weekends. Night buses operate Fridays and Saturdays.

By car
Most roads except the highway is just one lane each way - thus rush hour should be avoided.

Parking might be difficult in the city centre, try the parking houses. There's a toll booth on all roads leading to town.

By motorcycle
In the city and especially in the outskirts of the city, motorcycle often is the best mode of transport. There are many winding but picturesque country roads to explore. Follow the speed limits.

By bicycle
Kristiansand is a pioneer town for a network of separate paths for cyclist. There are dedicated bike lanes along most of the main roads in the city and paths along the major roads. Kristiansand is connected to the North Sea Cycle Route (Route 1) like the neighbouring coastal towns.

By taxi
Taxis are expensive. In Kristiansand, there are three major taxi companies:

By small boats
Good moorings if you have your own boat, and a nice guest marina with many facilities for visitors.

In the summer it is also possible to rent a small boat by Kristiansand Feriesenter Dvergsnestangen and Roligheden Camping (see below).

There are also several sight seeing boats for tourists in the summer if you want to go to sea without your own boat.

Summer boats from Pier 6 (pier just by Clarion Hotel Ernst)

 * Summerboat to the archipelago islands Bragdøya, Dvergsøya and Stokken (late June to mid August) from Pier 6
 * Archipelago cruise from Pier 6 to Lillesand (July to mid August)

See

Parks

 * See also Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Kristiansand Dyrepark) and Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, both above.

Do

 * Bird watching: Watch wild birds, such as Wryneck and Hawfinch, and seabirds, such as swans and ducks in the woodlands just in the outskirts of the city center. See also Baneheia (below).
 * Forests: In Kristiansand, there are many forests, never more than a short walk away. Near the town centre are areas for walking or winter activities at winter time:
 * (east of the river Otra) A wooded area with picturesque marked trails and small, idyllic lakes. Cafè by lake (Vaffelbua), where you get freshly baked waffles and coffee on Sundays 11:00 to 16:00.
 * Skiing: Even if Kristiansand receives litle snow at winter time, there is a popular ski-lift in Tveit, not far from the airport. If the snow is gone, there is a challenging downhill bicycle track.
 * Skiing: Even if Kristiansand receives litle snow at winter time, there is a popular ski-lift in Tveit, not far from the airport. If the snow is gone, there is a challenging downhill bicycle track.
 * Skiing: Even if Kristiansand receives litle snow at winter time, there is a popular ski-lift in Tveit, not far from the airport. If the snow is gone, there is a challenging downhill bicycle track.

 * Swimming: Do not forget your swimwear, swimming possibilities are many, outdoors and indoors, in saltwater or freshwater such as the lakes 3. Stampe and Jegersbergvannet, swimming pools, beaches and rocks.
 * The beautiful archipelago off Kristiansand (Skjærgården) consists of amazing landscapes, a paradise of islands, skerries, and rocks. In the summer time, you can reach it by sight-seeing-boat from the town centre, MS Bragdøya. The archipelago and the surrounding fjords is also a beautiful setting for sailing and fishing
 * Diving A-dykk (at Dvergsnestangen by Kristiansand Feriesenter) offers diving tips, diving courses, wreck diving, night diving, air refilling and diving for disabled.
 * Windsurfing: Learn how to windsurf. Many opportunities for practising this sailing sport in Kristiansand.
 * Farm holiday, see the section sleep.
 * Fishing: If you fish in the rivers in the area, you must purchase a fishing licence. The rivers are rich in fish like salmon and trout. If you like to fish in the sea and deep sea fishing, there are good opportunities for that in the Kristiansand area.
 * Play golf: In Kristiansand, there are two golf clubs with their own courts, both a few kilometers outside the city centre, Bjåvann and Kristiansand Golfklubb No reason to let the golf equipment be left at home!
 * Farm holiday, see the section sleep.
 * Fishing: If you fish in the rivers in the area, you must purchase a fishing licence. The rivers are rich in fish like salmon and trout. If you like to fish in the sea and deep sea fishing, there are good opportunities for that in the Kristiansand area.
 * Play golf: In Kristiansand, there are two golf clubs with their own courts, both a few kilometers outside the city centre, Bjåvann and Kristiansand Golfklubb No reason to let the golf equipment be left at home!
 * Fishing: If you fish in the rivers in the area, you must purchase a fishing licence. The rivers are rich in fish like salmon and trout. If you like to fish in the sea and deep sea fishing, there are good opportunities for that in the Kristiansand area.
 * Play golf: In Kristiansand, there are two golf clubs with their own courts, both a few kilometers outside the city centre, Bjåvann and Kristiansand Golfklubb No reason to let the golf equipment be left at home!
 * Play golf: In Kristiansand, there are two golf clubs with their own courts, both a few kilometers outside the city centre, Bjåvann and Kristiansand Golfklubb No reason to let the golf equipment be left at home!

Second hand market
In the period from early June to late August, the Second hand market Posebyen Market is open every Saturday in Posebyen (old town).

Live music

 * Tuesdays from late June to early August there ar free live concerts at Fiskebrygga (The Fish Market).
 * Thursdays from late June to early August there are free live singalong conserts on the main square in the middle of the city centre.

Music festivals
Until 2007, Kristiansand was the site of the Quart Festival, a multi-day music festival - the largest of its kind in Norway.

 * Palmesus, the annual music festival at the Bystranda beach in early July.
 * Måkeskrik in Bendiksbukta, also at Odderøya is an annual music festival later in July.
 * The Dark Season is an indoor annual club music festival in late October.

Constitution Day celebration
(Annually, May 17) In Kristiansand, like in most Norwegian cities, there are traditional parades of schoolchildren before noon and citizens after noon. In addition, Kristiansand has its own conclusion of the day, with dancing in the streets ("Tapto") and spectacular fireworks.

Learn
There's also several small, private higher education schools, among them a Christian journalism school at Gimlekollen and a local departement of BI Norwegian Business School (programs for master and bachelor degree)

Work

 * Looking for a job in the Kristiansand area? See this website.

Specialty stores

 * Eventyrskogen Souvenirs at Kristiansand Zoo and amusementpark

Drink

 * For more information on drinking in Norway, see the section Drink (Norway)

Alcohol in stores
Under Norwegian law, people over the age of 18 can buy alcoholic beverages in regular stores, only if they contain up to 3.75 volume percent alcohol. Alcoholic beverages, strong beers, wines and spirits containing more than 3.75 per cent are sold to persons over the age of 20, only at the state monopoly company Vinmonopolet, in Lillemarkens in the city center, in Amfi Vågsbygd and at Sørlandssenteret. Probably Norwegian prices are higher than you are used to. See Shopping malls.

Local brewing
In the Kristiansand area are much locally brewed, tasty beer. Particularly well known is the brewery Christianssands Bryggeri (CB), and there are several local producers of craft-brewed beer. The locals are proud of their local beer, and it is considered good manners to start with a brand from Agder if you are drinking beer at a bar or a pub.

Mainly coffee

 * Geheb is the largest chain of patisseries and cafes in Kristiansand.
 * Dampbageriet is a minor chain of patisseries and cafes.
 * Drømmeplassen (Skippergata 26) calls itself the dream place.

Camping
Set up your tent or rent a cottage.

In Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park offers a variety of accommodation services and a motorhome camp in the summer within the park area:

Seasonal
Summer accommodation June, July, August:

Hotels in Sørlandsparken
Approx. 12 km east of the town centre, close to Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement park and the large shoppingcentre Sørlandssenteret. There is no airport hotel at Kristiansand Airport, so these are almost as close as you can get.

Hotels Downtown
The city center of Kristiansand is also called Kvadraturen.

Connect

 * Kristiansand Public Library (Rådhusgata 11)
 * International Internet Cafe  (Vestre Strandgate 24)
 * Internettkafè 123  (Kirkegata 22)

There are also many Wi-fi hotspots scattered around town, including many eateries, cafes and various hotels.

Stay safe
Norway is a fairly safe country in general, and Kristiansand is no exception, but for your safety it is advisable to take good care of your belongings. Though you might want to be extra careful at night in weekends, due to occasional drunk youths stumbling around.

Emergency numbers

 * If you are unsure which emergency number to call, is the central for all such and rescue services and will put you in contact with the correct department.
 * For non-emergencies, the police is to be called on or Agder Police District at.
 * If you are unsure which emergency number to call, is the central for all such and rescue services and will put you in contact with the correct department.
 * For non-emergencies, the police is to be called on or Agder Police District at.
 * For non-emergencies, the police is to be called on or Agder Police District at.

Safety at sea
Every year there are reports of foreign visitors that get into trouble in small boats at sea. In this area, fatal incidents also occur. Please note that life jackets are required and follow the usual marine traffic rules. Keep low speed in the archipelago and be sober.

Winter conditions
In the very southernmost parts of Norway, the winters are rarely harsh but also in Kristiansand is both snow and ice in the winter months of December to March. In winter, watch out for icy patches, and when hiking in the forests beware when crossing snowy clearings — they may well be frozen lakes with snow over them, which may look safe but could crack. Finally, beware of snow and ice falling from the roofs in downtown Kristiansand, also where it is not warned.

Stay healthy
In acute illness or if accident occurs contact:

There are many pharmacies (apotek) in Kristiansand, that are selling medications and can give you advice on the treatment of injury and disease.

Water
The tap water of Kristiansand is clean and nice drinking water, so do drink tap water instead of bottled water without worries to save money.

Dangerous animals
There are few wild animals that can hurt. However, some people get wasp stings and tick bites. In case of complications, consult a doctor. The only poisonous snake is the common European adder. In case of an adder bite, seek medical attention immediately. Wild carnivore mammals in Norwegian fauna are so shy that few people ever come in close contact with them. Vehicles that collide with wild moose and deer represent a greater danger.

Cope
Kristiansand is a nice small city, and almost every Norwegian speaks English more or less fluently. Most people will respond in English to any question you may have. Some Norwegians also speak some German, due to the proximity of the language, and that they study it in school. The local Norwegian Bokmål dialect may sound like Danish.

Visa and MasterCard are normally accepted in any restaurant, taxi or store. ATMs accept all major credit and debit cards and are available in English language. The currency is Norwegian kroner (crowns).

More guidance

 * - An easy way to see sights down town for adults and children. (25-30 minutes) Departure from crossing Markens gate / Gyldenløves gate during the summer season. From cruise ships when they arrive.

Go next

 * Lillesand is a pleasant, picturesque but sleepy little town 25 minutes' drive along the E18 east of Kristiansand city. The town is consisting of picturesque white wooden houses around a small harbor, which can be quite busy in summer. In June, July and August, you may experience a part of the amazing archipelago Blindleia between Kristiansand and Lillesand by the sightseeing boat MB Øya.  Return by bus.
 * Vennesla is a village, 15 km north of Kristiansand, on the banks of the river Otra. The Setesdal Line (Setesdalsbanen) is a heritage railway and railway museum that runs on the 8-km-long, wild and scenic stretch between Grovane and Røyknes stations in Vennesla, Sundays in June, July and August.

Further afield

 * Grimstad is a city east of Kristiansand, known as the residence of the famous Norwegian authors such as Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun, its picturesque wooden houses and for good swimming spots for families with children.
 * Arendal is the second largest city in Agder along E18 towards Oslo. The city is on a slope leading down to the famous harbor basin Pollen, perfect for a lunch. Take a small ferry with no cars to Merdø in the beautiful archipelago!
 * Evje is a village north of Kristiansand along the National Route 9 towards Setesdal. Here you can go rafting in small rivers and for those who are ineressert in geology, a visit to  the Mineral Park in Evje should be mandatory.
 * Hovden is the closest major ski resort at winter time, and the starting point for hiking in the mountains in the summer time. Hovden is located at the top of Setesdal along the National Route 9, 160 kilometres (99 mi) from Kristiansand.
 * Mandal along the European route E39 is known as the hometown of the famous sculptor Gustav Vigeland.  Narrow and charming streets to stroll. The Mandal river runs in the midst of town, and the sandy beach Sjøsanden is just outside the centre.
 * Lindesnes Lighthouse (Turn off the E39 west of Mandal, and follow the county road 460 to the lighthouse at the endpoint), dating back to 1656, sits at mainland Norway’s southernmost point. Worth a visit is also the lighthouse museum. The nature and the environment around the lighthouse are breathtaking.

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Kristiansund

 * Not to be confused with Kristiansand in Southern Norway, the difference is one letter, spelled with an a instead of u.

Kristiansund is a city and municipality on the mid-western coast of Norway, in Møre og Romsdal county. It has among the most special and interesting architecture of Norway, which originates from the aftermath of World War II, when nearly 80% of the city was demolished by bombs. It sits on five islands slightly off the shore of mainland Norway. The natural harbour formed by the islands is considered to be unique and particularly beautiful, protecting the city centre from winds and weather outside in the Atlantic Ocean. The city is sometimes called Kristiansund N, where N stands for North, to distinguish it from Kristiansand in southern Norway, a name introduced by the postal service.

By plane

 * City bus routes 801 and 802 serve the airport. The trip takes about 20 minutes and costs kr 37. Tickets can be bought from the driver on the bus using cash or credit card. If you do not have luggage, it is easily possible to walk from the airport to the city. The distance is about 7.5 km along good quality footpaths through residential suburbs and docklands. At a brisk pace it can be done in 1-1½ hours. It is also possible to cycle the same route. Alternatively you can walk 4.5 km from the airport to the Nordlandet Sundbåtkai ferry stop, and then ride the Sundbåt into the city centre.

By car
European Route E39 connects Kristiansund with main-land Norway through the KRIFAST-bridge and tunnel system. Route 70 which is the connection from southeast Norway, leads all the way into the city centre. Atlanterhavstunnelen (The Atlantic Ocean Tunnel) is an underwater tunnel that links the city of Kristiansund to the island of Averøy, and the popular tourist attraction of Atlanterhavsveien.

By bus
TimEkspressen has departures for Molde and Ålesund every hour, while NorWay Bus Express has schedules to Oslo, Oppdal and Trondheim numerous times a day.

By train and bus
You can travel with the train from Oslo to Oppdal, and continue with the bus operated by Fram, the local public transport organisation. entur.no is a general search engine with ticket sales for public transport in Norway, including for this connection.

By boat
Kristiansund is a scheduled port for Hurtigruten, between Molde (4 hours) and Trondheim (6½ hours) on the coastal cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes. There is also a twice a day catamaran passenger boat-service to Trondheim, with a few stops along the coast.

Get around
Nettbuss Møre's blue, local buses have frequent departures from Kristiansund Trafikkterminal to the different parts and suburbs of the city. The price for a one-way ticket lies between kr 15 and kr 30, depending on your destination.

The four main island of which the city of Kristiansund is built on is also connected by a passenger ferry-system, the "Sundbåt", that carries passengers between all the four islands with departures every 20 minutes. This is also the world's oldest public transport line in continuous operation.

Do

 * Football: Kristiansund BK play soccer in Eliteserien, the country's top tier. Their home ground is Kristiansund Stadion, capacity 4400, north side of town.
 * Football: Kristiansund BK play soccer in Eliteserien, the country's top tier. Their home ground is Kristiansund Stadion, capacity 4400, north side of town.
 * Football: Kristiansund BK play soccer in Eliteserien, the country's top tier. Their home ground is Kristiansund Stadion, capacity 4400, north side of town.

Eat
In the heart of the city, try the "fishan" - which is really an old version of the English "fish and chips"-treat. The name "fishan" is a very local abbreviation of the English name.

Drink
There is a large variety of bars, night clubs and such in Kristiansund. Night clubs are usually open between 23:00 and 03:00, while the opening hours for bars varies. Some bars are open even in daytime. Most places require that you are 20 years or older, but since the legal drinking age in Norway is 18, it varies from place to place. Do note that many night clubs practise ID-validation, meaning that you will have to carry an ID to be permitted access. Valid forms of ID include Norwegian bank cards, European standardized driving licences or ID cards and passports.

Go next

 * The Atlantic Road A unique stretch of road which takes you right out to the ocean’s edge. In 2005, the road was voted Norway’s "Engineering Feat of the Century", and is also known to be the world's most beautiful drive. It connects Averøy with the mainland via a series of small islands and islets spanned by a total of eight bridges over 8274 m. The road was opened in 1989 and is toll-free.

The Atlantic Road has National Tourist Route status and the entire stretch between Bud and Kristiansund is one continuous experience packed with coastal scenery, culture and history. The contrasts between a trip on a sun-soaked and tranquil summer day and a foam-sprayed journey in a storm from the northwest are amazing. Take your time and open all of your senses. The Atlantic Road experience will give you memories for life. Park your car at designated stopping places, climb a hillock and enjoy the salty air and the magnificent view. Whether the ocean is flat calm or a storm is brewing; there are great nature experiences in store.

 * Aure is a typical coastal municipality of Møre og Romsdal with many beautiful small islands. Most people live near the shore. Aure merged with Tustna in 2006 and the new municipality is called Aure. Population 3 600.

Aure’s coastline is almost 300 km long. Unique possibilities for angling from the shore and from the many bridges and sounds. Fishing from boats for herring, mackerel, saithe, cod and pollock. Great hunting for red deer in the large forest and mountain areas. Excellent fishing for freshwater trout and sea trout. The scenery on Tustna is dominated by the coastal mountains. These over 900-metre-tall mountains, which rise straight up from the shore, form a chain in a north-south direction. Great walking, with several paths ascending to the summits, which offer fantastic views of the ocean and the fjords.

 * Grip is an archipelago southwest of Kristiansund, and was until 1964 the smallest municipality of Norway. Today it is a deserted fishing village, but is a popular tourist attraction for the special architecture and unique location. Norway's smallest stave church, which was constructed in the end of the 15th century is also located at Grip. In the summer season there is a scheduled boat service from next to the bus terminal of Kristiansund.

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Kristinestad

Kristinestad (Finnish: Kristiinankaupunki) is a town on the Ostrobothnian coast in Western Finland. Like many other towns in coastal Ostrobothnia, Kristinestad is bilingual with a Swedish speaking majority. The town has profiled itself as a small town where old and new meets in a unique way; it's motto is "Det Goda Livet" ("The Good Life"). Kristinestad was accepted as a Cittaslow town in 2011.

The nearby villages or former municipalities of (from the south) Sideby, Kallträsk, Ömosssa, Skaftung, Härkmeri, Dagsmark, Lappfjärd, Tjöck and Åback also belong to the municipality and are handled here.

Get in
The centre lies about 100 km from both Pori and Vaasa, 6 km from national road 8 (E8), with main crossroads in Lappfjärd and Tjöck.

By car
As with most of small towns in rural Finland, car is the easisest way to get in. The fastest option is the E8.

From Kaskinen (Kaskö) and Närpes you can come via Pjelax along Gamla Kristinestadsvägen and Gamla Närpesvägen or along Skrattnäsvägen.

By bus
Most intercity buses along E8 make the detour to Kristinestad. The Onnibus service between Turku and Oulu uses a stop at the Lålby junction on E8, a bit past Lappfjärd (Onnibus Flex services usually make the detour). At the Lålby stop you can sometimes change to line 162, which goes to Kristinestad centre. You might also want to transfer in Närpes, if there is a suitable connecting service. There are coaches from Vaasa or Seinäjoki to or via Kristinestad. See Matkahuolto for coach timetables.

The railway is used for goods only.

Get around
Walk — the town is small enough to get around by foot.

The coaches can be used for some of the villages, such as Tjöck, Lappfjärd and Dagmark. Check the routes of the buses from Vaasa via Närpes using the stop list at Matkahuolto.

There is a daily service line for getting from the southern countryside to the centre, starting in the morning and returning from the centre mostly at 11:45. It has to be ordered the preceding day before 12:00 or 15:00. It mostly follows fixed routes, but details can be negotiated.

See

The old town is a lovely preserved grid of wooden houses on a hill slope towards the bay cutting the town in two. There is also a beautiful stone church with a separate wooden tower. There's also a little, narrow alley called Kattpiskargränden/Kissanpiiskaajankuja (Cat spanker's alley), which is among the most photographed street signs in Finland.
 * Kristinestads sjöfartsmuseum (by the market square): on the seafaring and shipbuilding history of the town. At the library attic and by the shore.
 * Kristinestads sjöfartsmuseum (by the market square): on the seafaring and shipbuilding history of the town. At the library attic and by the shore.
 * Kristinestads sjöfartsmuseum (by the market square): on the seafaring and shipbuilding history of the town. At the library attic and by the shore.
 * Kristinestads sjöfartsmuseum (by the market square): on the seafaring and shipbuilding history of the town. At the library attic and by the shore.
 * Kristinestads sjöfartsmuseum (by the market square): on the seafaring and shipbuilding history of the town. At the library attic and by the shore.

Do
Stroll around town. Maybe visit a couple of galleries, a church and the library.

Buy

 * K-market by the west end of the bridge
 * Sale in Lappfjärd

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Kriva Palanka

Kriva Palanka (Macedonian:Крива Паланка) is a small mountain town in the very northeastern part of Macedonia. It has nearly 15,000 residents while the larger Krivia Palanka Municipality contains a further 5,000 residents in the neighboring villages. Along with Rankovce Municipality to the west, this area makes up the historical region of Slavište.

Get in
The Deve Bair border crossing with Bulgaria is 22 km (13.6 mi) east of Kriva Palanka.

Go next

 * In Bulgaria, to the east: Kyustendil, a province centre
 * To the west: Kumanovo, the second largest city in North Macedonia
 * To the south-west, in the mountains: the small towns Kratovo and Probishtip

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Krk

Krk is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea.

Cities

 * Šilo
 * Klimno
 * Čižići
 * Soline
 * Porat
 * Vrh
 * Glavotok
 * Šilo
 * Klimno
 * Čižići
 * Soline
 * Porat
 * Vrh
 * Glavotok
 * Glavotok

Understand
The “golden island”, as the island of Krk has been called since ancient times, is the nearest island to western Europe. It's not considered an island so much anymore because it has been connected with the mainland since 1980 by a 1400m-long bridge made of reinforced concrete. Krk has approximately 16,500 year round inhabitants in seventy different settlements.

Krk is one of rare examples of successful integration of industry with tourism. On the northern part of the island is a petrochemical plant and natural gas storages, near the city of Omišalj, while the rest of the island is highly oriented on tourism. Strict environmental measures and a hidden location make industry on the island almost invisible to visitors. And besides, Krk has very clean sea and air.

Krk has many different landscapes. The north-east part of the island is almost bare because of the strong wind called bura, while the western part abounds with greenery and gentle bays. Inland, rocky hills alternate with fertile fields. This sort of relief favorably provides for the cultivation of grapes and the production of the well-known wine Vrbnička Žlahtina.

If you can't visit the island Krk during the summer, come in spring or autumn. If the weather is nice, you can have a swim in the sea in June, September and October. There are some brave souls who swim from April to November. Beside swimming, spring and autumn attracts many visitors interested in outdoor activities, since there are beautiful trekking and cycling paths all around the island, with some stunning views of surrounding islands and mountains.

Talk
Croatian is official, but many local people also speak Italian, English and German.

Get in
You can reach Krk by land, sea and by air because there is also an airport (Rijeka airport) which can handle large and small planes. The island doesn't have a railway. The nearest railway station is in Rijeka, only 30 km from Krk. There are daily trains to and from Slovenia with connections to Austria, Germany and Hungary. Rijeka also has daily coach lines which connects all European points such as Munich, Zürich, Trieste, etc. Island Krk has well-indented coast which attracts many sailors, due to many safe bays of the island accessible in your own boat. You can leave your boat during the winter in Marina Punat or in other marinas offering dry storage. For the sake of orientation, here are some rough distances for those who prefer coming by car:

München ~ 600 km, Wien ~ 500 km, Budapest ~ 600 km, Praha ~ 800 km, Bratislava ~ 600 km, Trieste ~ 100 km, Milano ~ 550 km, Ljubljana ~ 150 km, Zagreb ~ 200 km

By bus
There is a bus public transport mostly operated by Arriva Croatia. Connections are more frequent on western bound cities on the island: Omišalj, Malinska, Njivice and Town Krk. The best way to get around is by car. Krk is a diverse island and it is worth exploring. It is possible to hire a car, kayak, a scooter or a bicycle on the island.

Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is very easy on island Krk, since most of the people on the island are hitchhiker friendly because of expensive bus ticket and bad connections within the cities. Just standing on the main road which is going through the island with your thumb up probably will get you ride in no time.

By bike
Krk is completely covered by bicycle paths. Bikemap offers up to 273 different routes on Krk. Although there are official, marked cycling trails, bikers are welcome on asphalted and dirt roads for those who prefer riding on asphalt.

See

 * In the woods, lovers of nature and hunting can come across the fox, roe-buck, wild cat and marten while there are also some birds like the snipe, wild duck, griffon vulture and several other types.
 * On the island Krk there are several dozen marked tourist paths which lead through the woods and by the sea shore. There are printed guides available at any tourist office. The underwater world around the island of Krk is very interesting, and there are several local and international diving clubs. You can get a diving licence at the local harbor master's office. You need to present your passport, your diving qualification and pay a fee. To fill bottles you need to contact one of the diving clubs.

Do

 * Of all the summer recreation sports, the most interesting ones are watersports. Those particularly attractive are kite-surfing, paragliding, waterskiing and jet skis.

Eat
Cheese, domestic prosciutto (pršut), seafood, barbecued lamb

Drink
Domestic wine "Vrbnička žlahtina"

Stay safe
Krk is very safe place. Besides occasional pick-pocketing, crimes are almost non-existent on the island. If you go inland, be aware of potentially poisonous snakes like viper. Higher boots are advisable.

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Kroměříž

Kroměříž is a town in South Moravia, Czech Republic. Kroměříž stands on the site of an earlier ford across the River Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which dominates the central part of Moravia.

Get in
Kroměříž has a train station a short way from the centre of town. Trains run indirectly to Olomouc (1hr) and Brno (1hr 15m- 2h 30m) mostly requiring changes at Hulín or Kojetín.

Buses run direct to Brno (1hr15m).

Check Idos for integrated transport details.

Get around
There is a local bus service.

All sites are within walking distance of the Main Square and Train Station

See

Do

 * Climb the tower of the Archbishop's Palace for impressive views over the town and surrounding landscape.

Go next

 * Olomouc
 * Zlin
 * Brno

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Kruševo

Kruševo (Macedonian: Крушево, Aromanian: Crushuva) is a town in western North Macedonia. Its location at an elevation of 1,350 m (4,430 ft), among the highest in the Balkans, gives it a degree of isolation. Historic Kruševo was in 1903 the centre of the Ilinden Uprising against the Ottoman Empire that led to the formation of a republic that lasted only 10 days but is seen as the prelude to the modern Macedonian republic. Today, the main celebrations of the national holiday Ilinden, on the 2nd of August, are held in Kruševo to commemorate that struggle for independence. Kruševo is also known as the centre of the Vlach (Aromanian) minority in North Macedonia, though they form only about 20% of the town's 5,330 residents as of the last census. Vlachs and the Mijak group of Macedonians that inhabit the town are historically known for their building skills, giving Kruševo a unique collection of architecture. Hidden up in the mountains between the woods, Kruševo has managed to preserve this genuine appeal. The town has the same layout as a century ago and a great deal of traditional houses and buildings are preserved, so it is a good place to admire and learn about traditional architecture. The town is also a winter skiing destination, with a ski lift running right above the town.

Understand
Kruševo is known for, more or less, four things. One is being situated at a high elevation. This usually makes it a colder place to be than elsewhere in North Macedonia and also makes it a great place for winter sports like skiing. It is also known for being the site of one of the first republics in the Balkans following the Ilinden Uprising. Multiple museums in the town are devoted to this history. Kruševo is also known for its architecture, the result of the building skills of Vlachs and Mijaks. Kruševo is also known for being the hometown of legendary musician Toše Proeski, who died in 2007 at the age of 26.

History
The town of Kruševo was first mentioned in 1467 in Ottoman tax registers when it was a small Slavic settlement. It did not become a city and trading centre until the late 18th century. This was catalysed by large settlement by Vlachs (Aromanians), as well as some Christian Albanians and Mijaks (a group of Macedonians from western Macedonia). The Vlachs helped transform Kruševo into an organised city and, along with the Mijaks, they built quality buildings with fascinating architecture that is still visible in Kruševo today. The growing town had Bulgarian, Greek, and Romanian schools operating. Kruševo's population at the turn of the 20th century was 9,350. Over half were Slavs, while most of the rest were Vlachs.

The events for which Kruševo is best known occurred in August of 1903. The Ilinden Uprising was carried out by the Internal Macedonian-Adrianople Revolutionary Organization against the ruling Ottoman Empire. On August 2 (the feast day of St Elijah, Ilinden), the Kruševo Republic was proclaimed and local school teacher Nikola Karev was named its president. Karev had written the Kruševo Manifesto which called upon all inhabitants of Macedonia, regardless of ethnicity or religion, to fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire. The Republic managed to last just 10 days before being squashed by the Turks. Despite this, it is considered a prelude to the independence of modern Macedonian republic and noted for being the first ever republic in the Balkans.

Along with the rest of Vardar Macedonia, Kruševo became a part of Yugoslavia following the World Wars and, later, part of the Republic of Macedonia.

People
Kruševo has 5,330 residents as of the last census, virtually all of whom are Orthodox Christians. Ethnically, Macedonians form 80% of the population while Vlachs form 20%. Kruševo is the centre of Kruševo Municipality with a total population of 9,684, which consists of 18 villages in addition to the town. In addition to Macedonians and Vlachs, there are significant populations of Albanians and Turks in these villages, who are primarily Muslims.

Quarters
Kruševo is traditionally divided into seven main neighbourhoods.
 * 1) Čaršija (Чаршија) - the centre of town
 * 2) Vlach Quarter (Влашко Маало)
 * 3) Strunga Quarter (Струнга Маало)
 * 4) Arnaut Quarter (Арнаут Маало) - Arnaut was a term used to refer to Albanians in Ottoman times. Despite the name of the quarter, Kruševo has no Albanian residents.
 * 5) Upper Quarter (Горно Маало)
 * 6) Mijak Quarter (Мијачко Маало)
 * 7) Gyspy Quarter (Ѓупско Маало) - Kruševo has no Roma (Gyspy) residents despite this quarter's name.

By car
As the highest town in North Macedonia, Kruševo isn't the easiest place to get to. Regardless of which road you take, it will involve much uphill driving along steep hills and cliffs, making it a tad scary for those with fears of heights. Potholes are also very common. Kruševo can be reached from three directions.
 * From the northwest, via P517
 * From Prilep and the east, via R1306
 * From Bitola and the south, via R1305

Get around
The town is small and pleasant for walking around and a walk through the woods to reach the monuments is recommendable. However, bring comfortable shoes as you will be walking uphill or downhill most of the time, regardless of where in town you are going.

The main road of Kruševo is called Toše Proeski Street (formerly Maršal Tito Street). It runs from road R1306 in the south and becomes road 517 as it passes through the city in the north.

See

 * Kruševo architecture – As the city was started from scratch, the Vlachs were willing to invest and the Mijaks were excellent builders, in Kruševo a very interesting architecture has developed. The houses are freestanding, mostly symmetrical, without open spaces typical for other towns in North Macedonia. The back of the houses are built of stone, while the front of so called “bondruk” construction of wooden columns and beams covered with white plaster. There is almost always a well in the ground floor. On the main facade usually there are painted decorations in blue colour. Blue is also usually used for the window frames and other details of the facades. On the upper floor there usually is a small balcony with a triangular pediment above it to put accent on the symmetry of the house.

Churches
Kruševo is home to a number of significant churches from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Like the rest of the town's architecture, these churches often have a unique, visually-pleasing style.

Museums
As a town with a great deal of history, Kruševo is home to multiple museums worth checking out.

Do
Kruševo's mountain location makes it suitable for many outdoor activities including biking, hiking, geocaching, and skiing.

Buy
Keep in mind that most shops are only open during the mornings and evenings.

Eat
There are some pizzerias and restaurants in Krusevo.

Kruševo is also famous by the traditional dish - Kruševsko grne. Also try Kruševski lokum.

Sleep
A cheap option is to rent a room in a home (300-450 denars per person), but be careful as conditions of such rooms are not on the proper level everywhere. Also in Krusevo there is Association for Development of Tourism and Hospitality, that can help you finding private apartments.

Go next

 * Prilep. Just 33 km (20 mi) east of Kruševo, this city sits under the ruined fortress of King Marko's Towers. It is known throughout North Macedonia for its beer and traditional 'skara' (barbecue).
 * Bitola. North Macedonia's second-largest city is 53 km (33 mi) south of Kruševo. It sits below Pelister National Park, near the border with Greece.

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