Grimstad Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
3 out of 5
Kirkegaten 3, Grimstad
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,621 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹9,621
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.
8.2/10 Very Good! (685 reviews)
Old world Nordic charm
"A small and charming hotel. Parking is a bit of an issue as it's offsite. Room was small but clean. Lousy view of a rockface. But comfortable. Choose it as it's on way to Torp Airport. Solid. Pretty. But lacks a wow factor"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2021

Clarion Collection Hotel Grimstad
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 ₹9,726 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹9,726
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (757 reviews)
"The setting of the hotel was lovely - right on the water and the grounds/gardens were beautiful."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2019

Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels
Ibsens B&B
Ibsens B&B
3.5 out of 5
Løkkestredet 5, Grimstad
The price is ₹11,754 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹11,754
per night
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this B&B in Grimstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and valet parking. Popular attractions Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum and The Ibsen House are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (148 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.
Juliusskogen
Juliusskogen
2 out of 5
Dyreparkveien, Kristiansand, Agder
Stay at this cabin in Kristiansand. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Kristiansand Zoo and Kristiansand Dyrepark are located ...
Juliusskogen
Lillsand Apartment as
Lillsand Apartment as
2 out of 5
54 Senterveien, Lillesand, Agder
Stay at this aparthotel in Lillesand. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services and concierge services. Popular attractions S.N. Hansen's Park and Kristian ...
6/10 (15 reviews)
"Unterkunft liegt in einem Gewerbegebiet. Für Ausflüge in die Umgebung ist das Ok. Bettwäsche muss extra bestllt werden (kosten)."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2023

Lillsand Apartment as
Raet Camping
Raet Camping
2 out of 5
Hoveodden 200, Arendal
Stay at this campsite in Arendal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Hove strand and Bukkevika are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
Excellent environment but…
"There is no bath in the tent, while noted in Hotels.com as the tent facilities! No breakfast in the restaurant. No place to wash the dishes. Rather expensive, almost at price of a room in a hotel in Arendal center! There are very few benches! However; Good restaurant with nice people. Beautiful area. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023

Raet Camping
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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