The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Kristiansund (established in 1742), which is the major town for the whole Nordmøre region.
The name comes from the Danish-Norwegian King Christian VI who founded the town in 1742.
This is pretty much still practiced and also occurs in some other contexts than postal addresses. ===Coat of arms=== The coat of arms was granted on 27 June 1742.
The city's clipfish production was also part of the reason why it was given town status as a kjøpstad in 1742. ===19th century to present=== The town of Christianssund was established as the municipality of Christianssund on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).
The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 4% over the previous 10-year period. ==General information== The parish of Christianssund was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).
The city's clipfish production was also part of the reason why it was given town status as a kjøpstad in 1742. ===19th century to present=== The town of Christianssund was established as the municipality of Christianssund on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).
(hence the name "Vanndamman" (The Water ponds)) The two parks are partly linked together, but the Langveien-park serve more as an urban recreation area due to the short walking distance from the city centre, while the Vanndamman-park is more suitable for outings and jogging. ==Transport== Started in 1876 and still going strong is the Sundbåt ("Sound Boat"/"Strait Crossing Boat") shuttle service with a capacity of a few tens of passengers, travelling between the islands.
Norway's smallest stave church, which was constructed in the end of the 15th century is also located at Grip. Sundbåtene in Kristiansund claims to be the world's oldest public transport system, founded in 1876.
It was also often named Lille Fosen ("the small Fosen") to distinguish it from the island Storfosna ("the big Fosen") in Ørland. Before 1877, the name was spelled Christianssund, from 1877 to 1888 it was spelled Kristianssund, and since 1889 it has had its present spelling, Kristiansund. Before the introduction of postal codes in Norway in 1968, it was easy to confuse the name Kristiansund with Kristiansand in the south.
It was also often named Lille Fosen ("the small Fosen") to distinguish it from the island Storfosna ("the big Fosen") in Ørland. Before 1877, the name was spelled Christianssund, from 1877 to 1888 it was spelled Kristianssund, and since 1889 it has had its present spelling, Kristiansund. Before the introduction of postal codes in Norway in 1968, it was easy to confuse the name Kristiansund with Kristiansand in the south.
It was also often named Lille Fosen ("the small Fosen") to distinguish it from the island Storfosna ("the big Fosen") in Ørland. Before 1877, the name was spelled Christianssund, from 1877 to 1888 it was spelled Kristianssund, and since 1889 it has had its present spelling, Kristiansund. Before the introduction of postal codes in Norway in 1968, it was easy to confuse the name Kristiansund with Kristiansand in the south.
The first evidence of such settlements were discovered at Voldvatnet in Kristiansund in 1909; and more have since been found, the last discovery at Kvernberget in 2007 when archeological digs were conducted before the extension of the city's airport.
It is built in Art Nouveau-style, and was completed in 1914.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
The city is probably best known for housing one of Norway's oldest operas, which was established in 1928 by Edvard Bræin.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
at Norwegian Constitutional Assembly Peter Christian Knudtzon (1789-1864) a Danish businessman and ship-owner Nicolai Hanson (1870–1899) a Norwegian zoologist and Antarctic explorer Wollert Krohn-Hansen (1889—1973) pastor, Bishop of Sør-Hålogaland, 1952-1959 Kaare Fostervoll (1891–1981) DG of Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, 1949 to 1962 Niels Werring (1897–1990) a Norwegian ship-owner of Wilh.
at Norwegian Constitutional Assembly Peter Christian Knudtzon (1789-1864) a Danish businessman and ship-owner Nicolai Hanson (1870–1899) a Norwegian zoologist and Antarctic explorer Wollert Krohn-Hansen (1889—1973) pastor, Bishop of Sør-Hålogaland, 1952-1959 Kaare Fostervoll (1891–1981) DG of Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, 1949 to 1962 Niels Werring (1897–1990) a Norwegian ship-owner of Wilh.
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee.
at Norwegian Constitutional Assembly Peter Christian Knudtzon (1789-1864) a Danish businessman and ship-owner Nicolai Hanson (1870–1899) a Norwegian zoologist and Antarctic explorer Wollert Krohn-Hansen (1889—1973) pastor, Bishop of Sør-Hålogaland, 1952-1959 Kaare Fostervoll (1891–1981) DG of Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, 1949 to 1962 Niels Werring (1897–1990) a Norwegian ship-owner of Wilh.
On 1 January 1964, Kristiansund Municipality was merged with the tiny Grip Municipality (population: 104) to the northwest and the Dale area of Bremsnes Municipality on Nordlandet island (population: 963).
Grip Municipality was Norway's smallest municipality, and also one of the most remote until it merged with Kristiansund in 1964.
The team finished 7th in its first season at the top level, beating all expectation, and has since climed upwards; Finishing 5th at the top level in 2020. Other popular sports in Kristiansund include Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Ice skating and Handball. ==Tourist attractions== The archipelago of Grip, northwest of Kristiansund was (until 1964) the smallest municipality of Norway.
It was also often named Lille Fosen ("the small Fosen") to distinguish it from the island Storfosna ("the big Fosen") in Ørland. Before 1877, the name was spelled Christianssund, from 1877 to 1888 it was spelled Kristianssund, and since 1889 it has had its present spelling, Kristiansund. Before the introduction of postal codes in Norway in 1968, it was easy to confuse the name Kristiansund with Kristiansand in the south.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
The festival was first introduced for the first time in 2000.
Other smaller festivals held in Kristiansund include The Tahiti Festival and Kristiansund Church, Art and Culture Festival (shortened to the KKKK-festival in Norwegian). Kristiansund's main football team, Kristiansund BK, is a result of the 2003 merger between the two largest football teams in the city, KFK and Clausenengen, which together with support from local businesses helped in creating a united elite club commitment.
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Sigurd Frisvold (born 1947) Army General, former Chief of Defence, 1999 to 2005 === Sport === Ansgar Løvold (1888–1961) a wrestler, butcher and philanthropist Arne Gaupset (1894–1976) a sport wrestler, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Robert Gaupset (1906–1964) a wrestler, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Ivar Stokke (1911–1993) a sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), U.S.
Innlandet is the part of Kristiansund that was least damaged during the bombings of Kristiansund during World War II . Nordic Light is an annual festival of photography arranged for the first time in 2006, and is currently the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.
The first evidence of such settlements were discovered at Voldvatnet in Kristiansund in 1909; and more have since been found, the last discovery at Kvernberget in 2007 when archeological digs were conducted before the extension of the city's airport.
The neighboring Frei Municipality was merged with Kristiansund on 1 January 2008 creating a much larger Kristiansund Municipality. ===Toponymy=== The municipality is named after the town of Kristiansund.
The largest island in the municipality is Frei which was part of the old Frei Municipality which was merged into Kristiansund on 1 January 2008.
The neighboring Frei Municipality was merged with Kristiansund on 1 January 2008 creating a much larger Kristiansund Municipality. ==Media== The local newspaper of Kristiansund is Tidens Krav, which also functions as a semi-regional newspaper for the other municipalities located nearby the city. Other online newspapers for the city exists, such as KSU.no.
The ferry was replaced by the long underwater Atlantic Ocean Tunnel in December 2009.
The all-time high was set July 28, 2018, and the record low on February 23, 2010. ==Government== All municipalities in Norway, including Kristiansund, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads.
A local radio station, also named KSU 24/7, was founded in 2016. ==Climate== Kristiansund has a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb) with cool-to-warm summers and mild winters.
The club started at the 4th level (tredje divisjon) of the Norwegian football league system, and qualified for the 2017 season to play at the top level (Eliteserien).
The all-time high was set July 28, 2018, and the record low on February 23, 2010. ==Government== All municipalities in Norway, including Kristiansund, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads.
The team finished 7th in its first season at the top level, beating all expectation, and has since climed upwards; Finishing 5th at the top level in 2020. Other popular sports in Kristiansund include Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Ice skating and Handball. ==Tourist attractions== The archipelago of Grip, northwest of Kristiansund was (until 1964) the smallest municipality of Norway.
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