Marina
Region: Norway (3524), Agder (291), Vest-Agder (148), Kristiansand (51), Søgne (18) and Åros (4)
Tor-Andrè says:
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Åros guest harbor is one of our favorites on the southern coast, and a place we frequently return to. The approach is simple, the harbor is pleasant, and the area is very family-friendly with great swimming and activity opportunities for children.
For boat guests, the harbor is well-equipped. Most spots are longside berths, but there are also options for mooring stern-in and bow-out with the help of mooring buoys. The spots on the outside can be somewhat more exposed to wind and weather but offer a great location.
A huge plus is the restaurant offerings. Good food is served throughout the day, with both a lunch menu and a separate dinner menu from 4 pm. Although grocery stores are not in the immediate vicinity, the bus connections to Tangvall are good, and there are several Voi scooters in the area that make it easy to get around.
The facility has most of what you need for a pleasant stay, though some amenities are starting to show signs of wear and could benefit from a little upgrade. We also miss more frequent rounds for trash collection and general maintenance of the common areas.
These are minor details in an otherwise very good overall experience. The great location, the family-friendly atmosphere, the good amenities, and the proximity to the archipelago make us come back year after year.
A guest harbor we warmly recommend to both families and other boaters visiting the southern coast.
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1 x helpful | written on 10. Jul 2026
Knut Kjorkleiv
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Harbor connected to Åros holiday center. Many amenities during the summer season: Shop/restaurant/bar, heated pool, playground with bouncy pads, etc. Long and very shallow beach. OneOcean diving center is also located here. Good bus connections to Tangvall (10 min.) with most stores. Bus to Kristiansand city center takes about 30 minutes. Plenty of space in the harbor outside the busiest summer weeks. Payment with GoMarina.
Mooring is primarily alongside, but there are buoys outside the outermost pier if you need to tie up bow/stern in. The outside is exposed to the sea, so it is recommended to stay on the inside. The pier that runs NE-SW is also good. The innermost part of this pier is reserved for the dive center's boats. The piers with moorings are private spots. The area between Åros and Høllen is characterized by a large river delta that varies somewhat in extent from year to year. It is very shallow, and even smaller boats should keep several hundred meters away from the shore.
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2 x helpful | written on 4. Aug 2022 | updated_on 4. Aug 2022
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Users that contributed to this page: Knut Kjorkleiv, Vilhelm Lunde Holme, Åros Feriesenter Gjestehavn, PK Holmetun and Lars Magnar Heggebø
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