Holmestrand municipality has approximately 9.860 inhabitants and covers a area of 86,1 km2. In the summer, Holmestrand is a great place to be. It is then, that the small and charming town shows it's best sides. During a few short summer months, the small town "look" is made more alive through holliday guests and travellers. In the summer the harbour area is the centre. Here, you can enjoy fresh boiled prawns, have a small meal outdoors and have a cool drink.

From the quay, you view all the boatlife. Close to 1000 small boats have their regular places here. You will also find a unique and rewarded guest-harbour here. The islands in the Holmestrand fjord offers excellent recreation possibilities. Also here it all comes together for the boatpeople. The nature, clean water, swimming-possibilities and peace makes these islands special.

Nice places for a swim are also located to the north "Dulpen" and the south "Hagemann" of the town. "Sandsletta" by Sand Camping is also recommended.

Wikipedia articles for Holmestrand

• Holmestrand
• Gullhaug
• Gullhaug
• Holmestrand Station