Holmestrand Library has its own cafe.
In the summer, there are opportunities to play chess with large pieces in the square outside the library, and run through the exciting fountain.
by: Holmestrand
Belmare Ristorante & Bar
Belmare is close to the sea with a large and sunny outdoor terrace on the pier in Holmestrand.
Enjoy tasty, high-quality food in pleasant surroundings. The food is made with love and a focus on local produce, barbeque, seafood and traditional summer classics.
Belmare also offers takeaway!
See the website Belmare for the menu and detailed opening hours.
Book a table directly on the website or by sending an email to booking.belmare@bellavista.no or call 98 88 45 63.
Ice skating rink in Sandefjord
The ice skating rink in Thor Dahls gate in Sandefjord is open from november till the last of march. The ice is affected by the weather and after much rain and snow some time must be calculated to re-establish the ice. The ice skating rink is free to use, and you must bring your own skates. You can also borrow skates from Sandefjord frivilligsentral, or they have some for rent in Bykiosken.
You are not allowed to bring a puck or a hockeystick on the ice.
The Backer sisters
Ada Madssen (1917 – 2009) was a sculptor who made the monument «Søstrene Backer».
The Backer sisters, Harriet and Agathe, were the daughters of consul, shipowner and businessman Nils Backer (1815 – 1877) and Sofie Smith Petersen (1819 – 1882).
Harriet Backer was born on 21 January 1845 in Holmestrand and died on 25 March 1932 in Oslo. She was one of the foremost painters of her generation. Harriet had a painting school where she trained new artists, and she was recognized as a great artist in Norway from the 1880s.
Harriet has been given a place in the new national art museum, and is regarded as one of the most important artists of her time. She is best known for "blått interiør (blue interior)", which shows the play of sunlight in the interior.
Agathe Backer Grøndahl was born in 1847 in Holmestrand and died in 1907 in Kristiania. Agathe was a world-class pianist and Norway's first important female composer, and had a central role in Norway's musical life where she was particularly known for her romances. Agathe was also a personal friend of Edvard Grieg – and performed three times as a soloist with Grieg himself as conductor.
Boattrip to Langøya
The summer boat "Fyrglimt" to Langøya
The boat runs from Thursday to Sunday, with departures every hour. The first departure is at 10:00, the last at 18:00.
After 17:00 there is only a return from Langøya until all passengers have disembarked in Holmestrand.
Langøya is not staffed, so bring enough food, water, sunscreen and anything else you will need for an island trip.
The boat is accessible for manual wheelchairs and prams. Dogs are also welcome on board!
There are two paddling huts where you can seek shelter or spend the night. NB! Remember that there is no water or electricity in the area, so bring everything you need if you want to stay overnight. All waste must be taken back to land. It should look like it did before you arrived.
Read more about Langøya at noah.no
Boattrip to Langøya
"Fyrglimt" has departures every hour from Thursday to Sunday.
Departure every hour from 10:00 to 18:00. Last departure from the island at 18.15.
The boat is suitable for manual wheelchairs and prams.
Dogs are also welcome!
More info at NOAH
Aktiv i Eidsfoss
Canoe & SUP-rental
Canoe and SUP rental is located at Verkstedstranda, close to Eidsfoss Scene.
24 hour rental.
Pre-order on tel. 90 70 88 87.
Eventyrskogen i Sundbyfoss
The coastal path Sande – Holmestrand
Walk from Holmestrand center or Mulvika. At Dulpen sits the sculpture of the writer Nils Kjær, looking out over the fjord. Walk along the wharf through the centre, and keep left, continuing on the walkway along the water outside the Aluminiumfabrikken. At the end you enter Backersgate. Follow the street for a short distance, before taking Hagemannsveien down to the boat harbor and Hagemannsparken.
Follow the beach and go through an opening in the fence to Felleskjøpet. From here there is a footpath and path to Mulvika. If you have a pram, it is recommended to follow the car road from the park and Skolegaten for the last part. The rest of the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.
From Mulvika, the trip is only suitable on foot, and is marked as demanding on UT.no. In Mulvika, follow the cycle path to Almedalen on the upper side of the field, around the bay and up into the forest to the right just after the last house. Out of the forest it is poorly marked. Follow the edge of the field and keep left. After a while, a tractor road is crossed and the path continues on the other side of the field and out onto Ruseberget. (Avoid crossing cultivated land). Alternatively, you can also follow the dirt road down to Snekkestadveien and follow this down to the marina. From Ruseberget, you can also take a detour out to Mulodden.
From Ruseberget, the path is followed almost at the water's edge, and past Sand camping to Sandsletta. Continue from here over a small bridge and up a flight of stairs to a gravel road through the cottage field. Here you enter the forest. Next you follow the gravel road all the way to the top of the hill and turn left immediately after the barrier. From here, the path goes through the forest to the beautiful Frebergkastet viewpoint, which has benches and a campfire. Down towards Frebergsvik is steep and rugged in places, but there's ropes that you can hold on to.
In Frebergsvika, follow the road along the water and then the path on the water's edge beyond. Here you have to climb up the side of the mountain where the path continues up to Slettefjell.
At Slettefjell it is steep, be careful! Great view, among other things, to Langøya outside Holmestrand and Løvøya in Horten. On the way down towards Varnestangen it is steep. A nice place for a bath or rest. The last bit goes on a gravel road to Falkensten Bruk, and is also suitable for bicycles and prams. From Falkensten you can also take a nice tour of Løvøya!
A very nice and varied tour that can be recommended! Note that the trip can be demanding, and challenging in the steep sections on wet terrain.
See also description and map at Holmestrand and Omegn Turistforening or Oslofjorden.com