Mandal

Mandal in Lindesnes municipality in the county of Agder is the southernmost town in Norway. Mandal is known for its narrow and idyllic streets. Mandal is also known for its many beaches and the annual Shellfish festival. In summer, Mandal is a popular coastal town, with many visitors. Its population was 15,600 in 2020.

By car
Mandal is on the European Road E39 46 km southwest of central Kristiansand, 155 km southeast of central Stavanger.

By bus
There is a bus service to Mandal from Kristiansand, Stavanger and the small towns between.

By plane
The nearest airport is Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (, 57 km (35 miles) to the northeast). Scheduled flights to London-Southend, Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.

By train
There is no railroad to the small town of Mandal. There is an inland railway station in Marnardal and a larger station in Kristiansand. Bus to Mandal.

Get around

 * The town center is quite compact, which means that everything is within walking distance.
 * Bus is the best and most affordable public transport solution.
 * Mandal Taxi ☏ +47 38 27 19 00

Go next

 * 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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Further afield

 * Kristiansand
 * Lyngdal