Holmestrand: Coastal Path, Beach and Culture

Holmestrand offers plenty of reasons to visit: the Coastal Path provides opportunities for short or longer excursions, Dulpen beach has sports and play facilities, and the Aluminium Museum explores a distinctive chapter of Norwegian industrial history. You can plan your trip around what you want to focus on, whether it is getting active together, spending time at the beach or making cultural discoveries.

Explore the Coastal Path in sections or from end to end

The Coastal Path between Holmestrand and Sande is approximately 13 kilometres long. People of all ages can walk or cycle along it and take short or longer trips. If you do not want to cover the entire route, you can explore it in several sections or walk the stretch through Holmestrand from end to end. The approximate distance offers a guide for planning, without specifying a particular journey time.

One described section runs from Mulvika along a paved footpath to Hagemannsparken. From there, the Coastal Path continues around Hydro to the centre of Holmestrand. When planning your trip, you can choose between this specific section and a longer excursion along the Coastal Path. A cycling trip is also an option, as the route can be used on foot or by bike.

At the Tvillingbru rest area on the Coastal Path, there is a climbing structure for children, a paddlers’ cabin and a fire pit. The paddlers’ cabin is free to use and does not require a reservation. Families who enjoy combining different activities on an outing will find several specific facilities at the rest area. The cabin is a practical stop in its own right, and no reservation is needed to use it.

Beach and play facilities at Dulpen

Dulpen is a large beach in the centre of Holmestrand. Facilities there include two beach volleyball courts, a beach handball court and a playground. This means you can combine a visit to the beach with ball games or time at the playground. Public barbecue areas add to the facilities. There are also toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet.

The facilities at Dulpen give your day a different focus from an excursion along the Coastal Path: here, the emphasis is on the beach, ball games, the playground and barbecue areas. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Holmestrand, you can consider which of these experiences you want to shape your holiday and how much time you would also like to set aside for walks and culture.

Aluminium history and cultural discoveries

The Aluminium Museum is a department of Vestfoldmuseene and opened in 2002. It is the only museum in Norway to present the country’s rich tradition of processing aluminium. Alongside the properties of the material, it also explores the history of Holmestrand from a national and global perspective. The museum thus connects a subject from industrial history with the history of the town.

The Aluminium Museum welcomes visitors of all ages, whatever their prior knowledge. Its interpretation is shaped by modern presentation methods, digital solutions and contemporary design. The museum may therefore also appeal to visitors who want to explore the subject without any specialist knowledge.

In the centre of Holmestrand, the Søstrene Backer monument stands in the park by the harbour, in front of the Holmestrand Library. Another cultural landmark is Holmestrand Church: it is located in Botne Parish and is one of only four surviving Y-shaped churches in Norway. These two places offer different points of interest, from a monument in the town centre to a rare church design.

Whether you would rather focus on longer walks, beach activities or culture can guide your choice of holiday apartment for your stay.

For the main travel overview: Holmestrand.