Vanse is a settlement in Farsund Municipality, in Agder, Norway. Vanse lies at 6 m above sea level, 9.0 km from the Setesdalsheiene mountains. It has 2,075 inhabitants (2025). The nearest city is Kristiansand, 76 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Hanangersanden (3.1 km), Kviljoodden (3.3 km), Kviljosanden (3.2 km). Among the landmarks around are Lista Lighthouse (8.0 km), Vanse Church (0.7 km) and Frelseren Church (5.9 km). Among the natural features are Farøy (6.4 km).