Holmestrand Travel Guide
Norway
Holmestrand is a small coastal town in Norway, with a population of 8,258. It sits on the Oslofjord, making it a useful base for exploring the surrounding coastline and nearby towns in southern Norway.
There is no airport serving Holmestrand listed. The nearest named beaches are Skallevold, 24.2 kilometres away, and Furustrand, near Tønsberg, 25.4 kilometres away.
Local time
Population
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Holmestrand
Jan
0°12Feb
2°10Mar
6°12Apr
11°12May
18°8Jun
21°13Jul
21°17Aug
20°14Sep
17°13Oct
11°11Nov
5°10Dec
2°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Holmestrand
Rørestranda
14.1 km away
Apotekerstranda
14.5 km away
Rulletostranda
16.4 km away
Skallevold
24.2 km away
Furustrand
25.4 km away
Things to do in Holmestrand
Botne Kirke
christian place of worship
2.4 km
Aluminiummuseet
history museum
0.1 km
Holmestrandsporten
historic site
0.6 km
Smørstein Tunnel
historic site
4.7 km
Biorama
arts and entertainment
0.3 km
KulturYkirken i Holmestrand
christian place of worship
0.4 km
Filadelfiakirken
christian place of worship
1 km
Hagemannsparken
park
1.1 km
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