Porsgrunn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Porsgrunn

Providing the perfect balance of urban and rural, inland and coastal, Porsgrunn is a desirable holiday destination for almost everyone.

As a kind of last bastion of the urban and stressful Eastern Norway, the Grenland villages are situated in the natural transition to "gentle, Southern Norway". A perfect starting point to experience both is to take a trip to Porsgrunn. Here you can enjoy everything you have come to expect from a city break, whilst also enjoying lazy days on the pier. Access to water is paramount and on the River Porsgrunnselva, the yachting piers are located side by side.

Porsgrunn International Theatre Festival is unique in Norway and attracts both audiences and performers from across the globe to the city every summer, whilst also being a crucial event for local pride. The music scene in Porsgrunn is also large and diverse, with a number of famous performers hailing from Porsgrunn, all of whom were brought up in the clubs and scenes across town. It's rare you won’t find a concert to see, whether at one of the many clubs in the town or at the large Ælvespeilet venue.

The Grenland area now boasts an outdoor adventure park, Gea Norvegica Geopark, where you can explore the geological peculiarities of the entire area. The park is situated in the city centre, just where the river turns to the West. Here you can learn about local rock types and millions of years of rock formations. Suitable for nature lovers of all ages.

The Grenland area is a hub between the South and the East, and with prosperity came culture. There are a number of international-level art galleries, but the jewel in the crown has to be the Porsgrunn Porselensfabrikk. The factory manufactures a range of functional and decorative items and has an extensive and important position in Norwegian industrial history.

Porsgrunn is a city that really puts itself out there and, with a major focus on art and culture, it is a pleasure to wander the streets here. Whether you fancy an exhibition, a concert or a good meal on the riverbank, Porsgrunn is for you.

Nice house with pool, massage chair and sauna
Nice house with pool, massage chair and sauna
2.5 out of 5
42 Smedkåsvegen, Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark
The price is ₹3,912 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹3,912
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Vestre Porsgrunn Church and Osebro Gallery are located ...
Nice house with pool, massage chair and sauna
Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn
Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn
3 out of 5
Kammerherrelokka 3, Porsgrunn, Telemark (county)
The price is ₹11,021 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹11,021
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and on-site parking. Popular attractions Osebro Gallery and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean and functional."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2023

Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn
Hotell Vic
Hotell Vic
3.5 out of 5
Skolegata 1, Porsgrunn, Telemark
The price is ₹12,509 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
₹12,509
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Osebro Gallery and Vestre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Perfectly fine hotel, with a very spacious and quiet room. Multiple free meals were also available during the day. Possibility for charging your EV during the night. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2020

Hotell Vic
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.
Telemark Apartments
Telemark Apartments
4.5 out of 5
48 Langgata, Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions DuVerden Maritime Museum and Science Center ...
Telemark Apartments
Soltvedts Cabin - Bjønnes
Soltvedts Cabin - Bjønnes
3 out of 5
Bjønnesvegen 604, Porsgrunn, Telemark
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Brevik Church and Brevik Town Museum are located nearby. ...
Soltvedts Cabin - Bjønnes
6 Person Holiday Home in Brevik
6 Person Holiday Home in Brevik
4 out of 5
Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Porsgrunn. Enjoy a terrace, barbecues and 2 bedrooms. Popular attractions Brevik Church and Brevik Town Museum are located ...
6 Person Holiday Home in Brevik
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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