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Places to go / Eastern Norway

HOLMESTRAND

Known as “the town under the mountain”, Holmestrand is perfectly placed on the west coast of the Oslofjord, less than an hour and a half from Oslo.

Holmestrand, Vestfold .
Photo: Visit Vestfold
Holmestrand, Vestfold .
Photo: Visit Vestfold

Here you can go hiking all year round, kayaking on silent lakes...

Eidsfoss, Vestfold .
Photo: Visit Vestfold
Eidsfoss, Vestfold .
Photo: Visit Vestfold

...or learn about Norway's rich industrial heritage.

Eidsfoss, Vestfold .
Photo: Simen Sørhaug / Visitvestfold.com
Eidsfoss near Holmestrand in Vestfold .
Photo: Simen Sørhaug / Visitvestfold.com

Enjoy idyllic Holmestrand and the surroundings!

The most famous attractions in the area are the Aluminium Museum which conveys 100 years of Norwegian industrial adventure, and the ironworks at Eidsfoss.

In the village of Eidsfoss, you can stroll around old workers’ homes, visit the museum, and enjoy exhibitions by artists who live on the site.

Go explore the area on a rented bike or in a kayak or canoe, hike the coastal path, or relax at one of Holmestrand’s many beaches. In the summer, the many boaters who guest the city really liven up the town!

Mount Skibergfjell is Vestfold’s tallest mountain. The trip to the top, where you get a nice view of the Oslofjord, only takes about an hour and is fun for the whole family.

Afterwards, you can enjoy a meal based on local ingredients in the peaceful surroundings Holmestrand is known for.

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Did you know that the rim of your new car may have been your grandmother's coffee pot? If you visit the Aluminum Museum you will know why. The… Read more
The Aluminium Museum in Holmestrand
The Eidsfoss Ironwork highlight the history of this ironworks community and contain various products from industrial activity in Eidsfoss. Read more
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Eidsfoss is located between the lakes Bergsvannet and Eikeren north in Vestfold. If you go there you will arrive at a charming village with an… Read more
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Experience Holmestrand's history from the 1500s and up to "the 20 century". Holmestrand Museum Association is the owner of the property Nils Kjærs… Read more
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Berger museum is one of the country's most preserved industrial society's, with fascinating art and cultural experiences, and the story of Berger… Read more
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Holmestrand boat harbour
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