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Grimstad is a town in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway, has 18,307 inhabitants as of January 1, 2002. The municipality covers 303 km².

Grimstad was awarded town status in 1816. It is a little maritime town with many rocks and small islands. Hence,it is a typical place at the southern coast of Norway. It is mentioned as a harbour even since the 1500's.

Here the young Henrik Ibsen served as an apprentice to local pharmacist Reimann. Ibsen's intimate knowledge of the local people and surroundings can be seen in his poem Terje Vigen.

Boat trips to the Maritime Museum, the comprehensive City Museum and the Norwegian Horticultural Museum, are all popular among tourists, as are the wealth of exhibitions, concerts the town also hosts. During summer Grimstad plays host to the Norwegian Short Film Festival, which attracts film enthusiasts from far and near. Agder Theatre, Fjæreheia, open-air stage located in a disused stone quarry, is a popular attraction as well.

Agder University College has its faculty of engineering seated here.

External links

• Grimstad - Norway (Tourist Information)
• Statistical information about Grimstad - in Norwegian