Belmare is close to the sea with a large and sunny outdoor terrace on the pier in Holmestrand.
Enjoy tasty, high-quality food in pleasant surroundings. The food is made with love and a focus on local produce, barbeque, seafood and traditional summer classics.
Belmare also offers takeaway!
See the website Belmare for the menu and detailed opening hours.
Book a table directly on the website or by sending an email to booking.belmare@bellavista.no or call 98 88 45 63.
The ice skating rink in Thor Dahls gate in Sandefjord is open from november till the last of march. The ice is affected by the weather and after much rain and snow some time must be calculated to re-establish the ice. The ice skating rink is free to use, and you must bring your own skates. You can also borrow skates from Sandefjord frivilligsentral, or they have some for rent in Bykiosken.
You are not allowed to bring a puck or a hockeystick on the ice.
Odin Chocolate imakes top-quality chocolate from the finest cocoa beans imported from Latin-America. The chocolate is made in Hof at their small chocolate factory with a team of 5.
Odin Chocolate believe in creating chocolates that are not only delicious but also made with care, respect, and a touch of Norwegian magic”.
Using the best locally sourced ingredients, the cacao beans is hand-sorted to remove imperfections and roast them to perfection, ensuring every bite is bursting with fantastic flavor! After roasting, the chocolate making is starting. They try to keep it “clean & simple”, that's why their 70% only has 5 ingredients!
Cacao beans
Cacao butter
Sugar
Salt
Vanilla
For the milk chocolate, high-quality Norwegian milk is added!
From a ethical cacao sourcing to the unique chocolate-making process, Odin Chocolate strive to set a new standard for chocolate and chocolate makers worldwide. Their 70% dark chocolate is carefully refined at a higher temperature to remove acidity, ensuring a smooth, delicious taste that stands out!
Odin Chocolate love infusing their heritage into our decisions and brand. Starting as a small café in 2021, now they have grown to produce 1 ton of chocolate every week! They want the story and amazing culture to be felt in every bite.
The two newest products “Yggdrasil & Fenrir” are launched!
Enjoy our delicious dark chocolate without the bitter aftertaste, and discover the enchanting story of the great wolf Fenrir from Norse mythology. Experience the perfect combination of our 45% milk chocolate, paired with a heartwarming story about unity inspired by Yggdrasil.
The chocolate is available at some selected Meny and tourist shops and Way Nor stores and at their website.
The Backer sisters, Harriet and Agathe, were the daughters of consul, shipowner and businessman Nils Backer (1815 – 1877) and Sofie Smith Petersen (1819 – 1882).
Harriet Backer was born on 21 January 1845 in Holmestrand and died on 25 March 1932 in Oslo. She was one of the foremost painters of her generation. Harriet had a painting school where she trained new artists, and she was recognized as a great artist in Norway from the 1880s.
Harriet has been given a place in the new national art museum, and is regarded as one of the most important artists of her time. She is best known for "blått interiør (blue interior)", which shows the play of sunlight in the interior.
Agathe Backer Grøndahl was born in 1847 in Holmestrand and died in 1907 in Kristiania. Agathe was a world-class pianist and Norway's first important female composer, and had a central role in Norway's musical life where she was particularly known for her romances. Agathe was also a personal friend of Edvard Grieg – and performed three times as a soloist with Grieg himself as conductor.
The summer boat "Fyrglimt" to Langøya
The boat runs from Wednesday to Sunday, with departures every hour. The first departure is at 10:00, the last at 18:00.
After 17:00 there is only a return from Langøya until all passengers have disembarked in Holmestrand.
Langøya is not staffed, so bring enough food, water, sunscreen and anything else you will need for an island trip.
The boat is accessible for manual wheelchairs and prams. Dogs are also welcome on board!
There are two paddling huts where you can seek shelter or spend the night. NB! Remember that there is no water or electricity in the area, so bring everything you need if you want to stay overnight. All waste must be taken back to land. It should look like it did before you arrived.
Read more about Langøya at noah.no
Experience the real Italian cuisine! Bella Vista has a wide selection of antipasti, grilled meats and fish, homemade pasta dishes, stone-baked Neapolitan pizza and much more.
The café serves delicious Italian coffee, baked goods, small dishes and Italian gelati.
In the summer season you can enjoy food and drink on the beautiful and sunny outdoor terrace along the pier!
See the BellaVista website for opening hours. You may book a table directly on the website or by sending an email to booking@bellavista.no or call 33 05 05 00.
"Fyrglimt" has departures every hour between 9 – 16 from Wednesday to Sunday.
Departure every hour from 10:00 to 18:00.
The boat is suitable for manual wheelchairs and prams.
Dogs are also welcome!
More info at NOAH
Canoe rental is located at Verkstedstranda, close to Eidsfoss Scene.
Delivery of canoes and equipment at 10 – 13.
Other time by agreement.
Pre-order on tel. 90 70 88 87.