Arranging to rent a car in Grimstad makes it much easier to discover the spectacular natural landscapes nearby, including lakes and hiking trails. There are several beaches along the Grimstad coastline, but Groos is one of the most popular, with its sands and children's playground. Grimstad is known as the "city of poets" because of its links with two of the greatest Norwegian writers, Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun, and you can discover more about them at the Ibsen Museum. A short drive from the town center will also take you to Dommesmoen, a beautiful park where the Norwegian Museum of Horticulture is based. The city museum is another major attraction, and you can book a boat trip from historic Grimstad Harbour. Shops range from the fish market to the Oddensenteret mall on the wharf, with more than 30 stores and hundreds of free parking spaces. Arrange a car rental with Sixt in Grimstad and prepare to explore this unique region of Norway.