Ny-Hellesund

Ny-Hellesund is a village area and outport in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village area is located on a cluster of three main islands about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the main harbour at Høllen. The three islands are Monsøya, Helgøya, and Kapelløya. The islands formed an outport because they all have good harbors and approach conditions. The MF Høllen is a ferry that travels to and from Ny-Hellesund several times each day. Many Norwegian painters such as and Amaldus Nielsen have portrayed Ny-Hellesund over the years.

Ny-Hellesund has 21 permanent residents (in 2015), but in the summer there are many more temporary residents who live in holiday cottages, guest houses, and boathouses. There is considerable boat traffic through the Hellesundet strait, the main channel between the three islands. In addition, a large number of boaters utilize the fine harbor conditions in the large, sheltered area between the islands of Helgøya and Kapelløya.