Kristiansand · city view
Caledonien Hotell
A waterfront city-centre hotel within walking distance of the railway, bus and ferry terminals.
SALAR 2027
Practical information
SALAR 2027 takes place in Mandal, on the southern coast of Norway, 28–29 May 2027.
Mandal is approximately 40–45 minutes by road from Kristiansand. International guests may choose to stay either in Mandal, close to the SALAR programme, or in Kristiansand.
Stay in Kristiansand
Kristiansand offers a wider selection of hotels and transport connections. For guests combining SALAR with other meetings or travel in Norway, staying in Kristiansand may be a good alternative.
Photo: Thon Hotels
Thon Hotel Norge
A central Kristiansand hotel, close to Markens pedestrian street and with airport-bus connections nearby.
Photo: Scandic Hotels
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Located directly beside Bystranda and the waterfront, within walking distance of central Kristiansand.
Photo: Strawberry
Clarion Hotel Ernst
A historic city-centre hotel close to Kristiansand’s railway station, harbour and main pedestrian streets.
Stay in Mandal
Stay close to the SALAR programme, the river and Mandal town centre. Choose a hotel, apartment or cabin in and around town.
Photo: Mandal Hotel
Mandal Hotel
A central hotel beside the river, close to the SALAR venues, Mandal town centre and the coast.
Photo: Kjøbmandsgaarden Hotel
Kjøbmandsgaarden Hotel
A historic hotel and restaurant in Mandal town centre, set in a traditional wooden merchant building.
Photo: Topcamp Sjøsanden
Topcamp Sjøsanden
Located by the beautiful sandy beaches of Sjøsanden, within walking distance of Mandal town centre. Topcamp Sjøsanden offers cabins and apartments.
Mandal or Kristiansand?
Stay in Mandal
- Closest to SALAR 2027
- Walkable access to the programme and Mandal town centre
- Best option for experiencing the full SALAR atmosphere
Stay in Kristiansand
- More hotel choice
- Convenient for airport, rail and ferry connections
- SALAR will provide more information about transport between Kristiansand and Mandal closer to the event
We recommend booking accommodation early. Late May is an attractive time to visit Southern Norway, and hotel capacity in Mandal is limited.
Getting to Mandal
Getting here should be the easy part.
Getting to Kristiansand
Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) is the main arrival airport for SALAR 2027.
International guests can reach Kristiansand through major European hubs, including Oslo, Copenhagen and Amsterdam, with onward connections to Kristiansand.
Many international participants are expected to arrive on Thursday 27 May 2027, the day before SALAR begins.
OSL
Oslo Airport
Airport information →CPH
Copenhagen Airport
Airport information →AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airport information →KRS
Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
Airport information →Detailed flight schedules are not shown here, as connections may change before May 2027.
SALAR airport welcome
SALAR is planning coordinated transport from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, for international participants arriving on Thursday 27 May.
Pickup times and arrangements will be published closer to the event and coordinated with participant arrival times.
From Kristiansand to Mandal
Free SALAR Shuttle
SALAR will provide free shuttle transport between Kristiansand and Mandal for registered participants.
The shuttle will make it easy for participants to stay in Kristiansand while taking part in the full SALAR programme in Mandal.
Transport will operate:
- from Kristiansand to Mandal before the programme
- from Mandal to Kristiansand after the programme
- on both SALAR programme days where relevant
Departure points, departure times and expected arrival times will be published closer to the event.