Holmestrand
A compact Norwegian fjordside town where a large marina packed with sailboats sits below wooded rocky bluffs, with a walkable waterfront core offering cafés and restaurants along the Oslofjord shore.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population6,135
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Holmestrand: quick answers
Where is Holmestrand?
Holmestrand is in Norway, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Drammen.
How do you get to Holmestrand?
The nearest airport is Sandefjord(Torp) (TRF), about 46 min away by road. The nearest train station is Sandvika, about 52 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Holmestrand?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is October, with about 108 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Holmestrand?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 11 restaurants, 2 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Holmestrand?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Drammen, Sandefjord and Tønsberg.