Odderøya island has played several important roles throughout history. It served as a central location for military protection of the city from 1667 to 1999. During the 19th century, it operated a signal station and battery with 10 cannons. It was also a key site for quarantining infectious diseases like cholera in the 1800s. Today, Odderøya island is known for its natural beauty, cultural activities center, and festivals that attract up to 20,000 people to its amphitheater. It remains a popular recreation area for residents and visitors to enjoy in all seasons.

1. Odderøya
ISLAND OF WAR - ISLAND OF BEAUTY

2. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Odderøya – island of beauty

7. Panorama views

8. Popular recreation area

9. Beautiful countryside: smoothed rocks, hidden
bathing sites, hiking trails

10. Panorama views of Grønningen,
Oksøy and Odderøya lighthouses
and of the port entrances

11. Odderøya – worth a try in every season!

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