Vågsbygd
Coordinates: 58°6′30″N 7°57′18″E / 58.10833°N 7.95500°E
| Vågsbygd | |
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| Borough | |
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| Country | Norway |
| Region | Sørlandet |
| County | Vest-Agder |
| District | Kristiansand Region |
| Municipality | Kristiansand |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Vågsbygd is the largest borough of Kristiansand in Norway with approx. 22 000 inhabitants. Until 1965, Vågsbygd was a part of Oddernes municipality. The district extends south and west of the city center of Kristiansand. From Møvig in Vågsbygd are good views of the to Fredriksholm Fortress and on to Flekkerøy, which is often not considered as parts of Vågsbygd. On Kroodden in Vågsbygd is Kristiansand Cannon Museum, an authentic fortress from World War II.
In Vågsbygd are the Islands of Bragdøya, Andøya, Fredriksholm and Flekkerøy with Christiansø Fortress, an addition to other smaller islands.
Industry
Agriculture is largely left in Vågsbygd and replaced by residential and industrial areas. Vågsbygd has considerable industry, who has survived major changes. The largest employer is all the same Elkem Solar producing super clean Silicon for solar cells, which are located in premises that Elkem previous Ferrosilicon factory Fiskå Verk. On Andøya it established a significant and advanced mechanical industry which produces offshore and marine cranes and other marine equipment in Andøya Industrial Park. Amfi Vågsbyd is a major shopping center.
Centre for the Protection of Vessels
On Andøya in Vågsbygd is Bredalsholmen Shipyard and Preservation Centre, a Centre for protection of vessels at the former Bredalsholmen yard. Bredalsholmen Shipyard and Preservation Centre is a national hub for maintenance of museum ships and cherish worthy coastal culture, and a drydock with considerable capacity.[1]
Cannon Museum
Kristiansand Cannon Museum was built by the German occupational forces during World War II. This is one of Norway's best preserved cannon plants from the war, complete with 45 mm cannon turrets, ammunition and charging facilities, workshops, offices and barracks.[2]