Grimstad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grimstad
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon

Enjoy idyllic Southern Norway at its best with quiet days in the sun either on the beach, at sea, on one of the isles in the archipelago.

In Grimstad, you can wander around narrow streets and alleyways, enjoy fantastic food at many restaurants and eateries, such as Smag & Behag, go on a pleasant boat trip or follow in the footsteps of writers Knut Hamsun and Henrik Ibsen. If you are travelling with children, there are also plenty of excursions and interesting activities on offer.

Grimstad is a coastal municipality in Aust-Agder and dates back to the Viking Age when it was a market town at the heart of the Vikkilen area. In the Middle Ages, the area was a great fishing town with strong international trading networks.

A visit to Grimstad lets you explore the archipelago and its many isles. Visit the Homborsund Lighthouse, paddle through the Reddal Channel or go camping on Ytre Maløya. You can hire a bicycle and explore the town or take a trip to Dømmesmoen, a beautiful park just outside the town centre. The Oddensenteret shopping centre, situated on the quay, is a haven for a spot of retail therapy.

Literature enthusiasts should visit the Ibsen Museum. It is a short trip to the other towns in Southern Norway, such as the charming town of Arendal or Kristiansand. You can hire a boat in Grimstad and explore more of the breathtaking coastlines around Grimstad.

The closest airport is Kristiansand, approximately 30 minutes’ drive away from Grimstad. Grimstad has no train station but there is a regular bus service. If you’re thinking about visiting Grimstad in the summer, make sure to book in advance, as hotels can get booked up very quickly.

In Grimstad, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful summer days. You can completely unwind at one of the many beaches or explore the archipelago and the surrounding area. The town is well known for its narrow streets and wooden houses, and large parts of the town centre now feature on Norway’s preservation list for towns of national interest.

Home Hotel Grimstad

Home Hotel Grimstad

3 out of 5
Kirkegaten 3, Grimstad
The price is ฿4,436 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,436
฿4,968 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grimstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (879 reviews)
"Close to marina, restaurants and shops"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Home Hotel Grimstad
Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels

Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Nedre Hausland 80, Grimstad
The price is ฿4,093 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,093
฿4,585 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Grimstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hauslandsanden and Lille Moviga are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Our curtains are falling off. Marks in the walls. Food order incorrect so as to be inedible. But no charge. But hungry. Large stretchers carrying linens in my hallway. Unsightly. Good tv. Better than we’ve had so far in Norway. Staff on the whole are quite good and versed well in English. Not a good ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Strand Hotel Fevik - by Classic Norway Hotels
Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

1.5 out of 5
85 Arendalsveien, Grimstad
The price is ฿2,558 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,558
฿2,865 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Grimstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Ibsen House and Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Ryddig og grei ferie plass"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Topcamp Bie - Grimstad
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.
Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

1.5 out of 5
85 Arendalsveien, Grimstad
Stay at this cottage in Grimstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Ibsen House and Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Ryddig og grei ferie plass"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Topcamp Bie - Grimstad
5 Person Holiday Home in Grimstad-by Traum

5 Person Holiday Home in Grimstad-by Traum

2 out of 5
Grimstad, Agder
Stay at this holiday home in Grimstad. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Lundesanden and Reddalsvann Nature Reserve are located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Grimstad-by Traum
Hotell Arendal

Hotell Arendal

3 out of 5
Østre gate 2-4, Arendal, Agder
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arendal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Glass Elevator to the Top of Fløyheia ...
7.6/10 Good! (426 reviews)
90 cm from bed to ceiling.
"The photo on the ad on hotels.com does not represent the room. the photo was of a king size bed, but the actual room was a bunk-bed in a capsule. Needless to say i didnt read the ad well enough, but the misrepresenting photo made up for the confusion. Would not recommend to stay here in a ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Hotell Arendal
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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