Grimstad

Travel Guide
Grimstad
Enjoy idyllic Southern Norway at its best with quiet days in the sun either on the beach, at sea, on one of the isles in the archipelago.

In Grimstad, you can wander around narrow streets and alleyways, enjoy fantastic food at many restaurants and eateries, such as Smag & Behag, go on a pleasant boat trip or follow in the footsteps of writers Knut Hamsun and Henrik Ibsen. If you are travelling with children, there are also plenty of excursions and interesting activities on offer.

Grimstad is a coastal municipality in Aust-Agder and dates back to the Viking Age when it was a market town at the heart of the Vikkilen area. In the Middle Ages, the area was a great fishing town with strong international trading networks.

A visit to Grimstad lets you explore the archipelago and its many isles. Visit the Homborsund Lighthouse, paddle through the Reddal Channel or go camping on Ytre Maløya. You can hire a bicycle and explore the town or take a trip to Dømmesmoen, a beautiful park just outside the town centre. The Oddensenteret shopping centre, situated on the quay, is a haven for a spot of retail therapy.

Literature enthusiasts should visit the Ibsen Museum. It is a short trip to the other towns in Southern Norway, such as the charming town of Arendal or Kristiansand. You can hire a boat in Grimstad and explore more of the breathtaking coastlines around Grimstad.

The closest airport is Kristiansand, approximately 30 minutes’ drive away from Grimstad. Grimstad has no train station but there is a regular bus service. If you’re thinking about visiting Grimstad in the summer, make sure to book in advance, as hotels can get booked up very quickly.

In Grimstad, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful summer days. You can completely unwind at one of the many beaches or explore the archipelago and the surrounding area. The town is well known for its narrow streets and wooden houses, and large parts of the town centre now feature on Norway’s preservation list for towns of national interest.

Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels
Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels
4.5 out of 5
Nedre Hausland 80, Grimstad
The price is RM372 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM372
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Grimstad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hauslandsanden and Lille Moviga are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (911 reviews)
"One of the best place for take a rest and relax your mind while looking at the ocean view. Quite and peaceful."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2024

Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels
Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
3 out of 5
Kirkegaten 3, Grimstad
The price is RM462 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM462
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Grimstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum and The Ibsen House ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (769 reviews)
"Very comfortable beds. Rooms are a bit small but standars for thus level. Breakfast and dinner buffer are excellent. Very good value for money."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2024

Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
Ibsens B&B
Ibsens B&B
3.5 out of 5
Løkkestredet 5, Grimstad
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Grimstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Wonderful little hotel, lots of character. Would stay again if I found myself in Grimstad"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2023

Ibsens B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Raet Camping
Raet Camping
2 out of 5
Hoveodden 200, Arendal
Stay at this campground in Arendal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Hove strand and Bukkevika are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (25 reviews)
"Nydelige omgivelser, gode senger og vennlige unge servicearbeidene. Alt ble skjemmet av dårlig vedlikehold og manglende rengjøring. Vi hadde en enkel, eldre hytte. Terrassen var ingrodd av skitt og malingen flasset av, mange av bordene var rotne. Trist"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2024

Raet Camping
Juliusskogen
Juliusskogen
2 out of 5
Dyreparkveien, Kristiansand, Agder
Stay at this cabin in Kristiansand. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kristiansand Zoo and Badestranda are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Een fantastisch verblijf gehad in een hutje. Bij aankomst nog wel even moeten bellen omdat de sleutelcode niet was door gekomen maar dit was snel geregeld. Enige minpunt was dat het erg warm was in de hut."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

Juliusskogen
Otra Inn Vest
Otra Inn Vest
2 out of 5
6 Heiselflaten, Vennesla, Agder
Stay at this apartment in Vennesla. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Bjaavann Golf Course and Tveit Church are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Utrolig fornøyd med oppholdet. familie på 4 med to små barn, leide sokkelleilighet i 3 netter. Perfekt for vårt bruk. Verten var skikkelig imøtekommende, hyggelig og hjelpsom. Leier gjerne der igjen om vi skal ta turen til Kristiansand"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2023

Otra Inn Vest
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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