From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cardamom Town (theme park)
Cardamom Town (theme park)
Cardamom Town (Norwegian: Kardemomme by) is a theme
park located within the Kristiansand Zoo, made after the
popular Norwegian children’s book When the Robbers
Came to Cardamom Town by Thorbjørn Egner.
The theme park, which opened in 1991, was made
to look exactly like it looks in the original illustrations
in the book. Thorbjørn Egner got to see the theme park
while it was under construction, but did not live long
enough to see it completed.
The theme park comprises 33 houses, eight of which
are rental properties. During the summer actors would
walk around the area of the theme park and pretend to
represent the residents of the fictional town. In addition
the visitors of the theme park can also see the different
main characters in the book; Commissioner Bastian, Aunt
Sophia as well as the three robbers; Kasper, Jesper and
Jonathan. The theme park also has a working tram, which
was made to look like the one in the book, which is op-
erated by an actor whom is portraying the character of
tram conductor Syvertsen.
The theme park also has a functioning post office,
which uses the postal code "4609 Cardamom Town"
The most notable houses in the
Cardamom Town theme park
• Tobias’ Tower
• Aunt Sophie’s House
• Chief Bastian’s House
• The town prison
• The robbers’ house
Gallery
• Tobias’ Tower
See also
• When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town
• The entrance to Cardamom Town
• Actors playing the story in front of the visitors
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cardamom Town (theme park)
External links Coordinates: 58°11′14″N 8°08′25″E / 58.187220°N
• Official website - contains a flash video presentation 8.140214°E / 58.187220; 8.140214
of the Cardamom Town theme park.
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Categories:
• Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
• Buildings and structures in Vest-Agder
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