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Grimstad
Agder, Norway · Europe
About Grimstad
Grimstad sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fevik.
Grimstad is a town located in Agder, Norway. With a population of 24,017, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Grimstad sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Grimstad to your route.
About Grimstad
Grimstad (pronounced [ˈɡrɪ̀mstɑ] ) is a town in Grimstad Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality. It is located on the Skagerrak coast in Southern Norway along the Groosefjorden, between the towns of Arendal (to the northeast) and Lillesand (to theRead more
southwest).
The 10.86-square-kilometre (2,680-acre) town has a population (2025) of 15,196 and a population density of 1,399 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,620/sq mi).
Grimstad Church is located on a small hill overlooking the town's harbour. The University of Agder is located in the town as well.
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Where is Grimstad located?
Grimstad is located in Agder, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.3405 latitude, 8.5934 longitude.
What is the population of Grimstad?
Grimstad has a population of approximately 24,017 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,017
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Agder
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates
- 58.3405, 8.5934
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When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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