Download - 5 Minutes Presentation Odderøya
OdderøyaISLAND OF WAR - ISLAND OF BEAUTY
Odderøya – island of war Central role in the protection of the city Military activity from 1667 to 1999 19th century: signal station and Søndre Batteri
with 10 canons Most active in political struggle with Sweden &
during WW2 1939 – 1996 public access denied
Odderøya – island of disease
1800: two sick bays Most important quarantine station in Northern
Europe Cholera patients from over 100 sailboats at once Really strict: high walls prevented trespassing Actively used until 1911
Odderøya – island of culture
Kilden – Norways second biggest house for cultural activities
Bendiksbukta – area for summer festivals Amfi «amphitheater» with space for 20,000 guests
Artist studios Café Odderøyas venner
Odderøya – island of beauty
Panorama views
Popular recreation area
Beautiful countryside: smoothed rocks, hidden bathing sites, hiking trails
Panorama views of Grønningen, Oksøy and Odderøya lighthouses and of the port entrances
Odderøya – worth a try in every season!
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