Holmestrand

Holmestrand Marina resides in the city with the same name, on the coast of Norway. Also known as “The city under the mountain”, Holmestrand will amaze you with its imposing stature. It is an ideal place for those looking to bring back emotion into their lives, the coastline mountain being the perfect place to admire the city. North of the harbour you can visit Dulpen, a local swimming area perfect for those who desire relaxation and sunbathing. Holmestrand is the root of Norway’s finest artists like Harriet Backer (painter), Nils Kjær (author) or Agathe Backer Grøndahl (composer). Their homes are now transformed into museums that can be visited. Close to the center of the city you can see the Alpine Center. It provides tourists the opportunity to skate, ski jump and hike. Restaurants can be found all over Holmestrand. Top rated names being Langgata Spiseri, Kontoret or Brygga. Top rated hotels in the area are: Quality Spa & Resort Holmsbu, Best Western Horten Hotell or the Fjordhotell.