Ula, Norway

Harbour in Ula.

Ula is a village in the Tjølling district in Larvik municipality, Norway. It had the status of tettsted (urban settlement) until 2003, when the population dropped below 200.[1] Ula is a sleepy village of 200 permanent residents, but the harbour can get very busy during summer months, due to Ula’s many vacation homes.[2]

Ula is perhaps one of Vestfold County’s most distinctive seaside villages. It is home to protected and preserved 18th century wooden homes, which are located along the main beach. An increasing number of people acquire vacation homes in Ula, and tourists arrive by car and sea.[3]

Tourism

Ula, on the Vestfold coast about halfway between the cities of Sandefjord, and Larvik, is a popular summer destination; The sheltered harbor caters to a small commercial fishing fleet and pleasure craft. Ula is home to a vast number of fishing boats. It is a popular holiday destination during summers, particularly due to its beaches. Towards Kjerringvik are large recreational areas, made available to the public by Oslofjordens Friluftsråd, a council for the advancement of outdoor activities, in partnership with the state and Larvik municipality.[4]

A former pilot station, its name is linked to the renowned pilot Ulabrand (Anders Jacob Johanssen), who ran his business from Ula. Ulabrand passed away in waters outside Ula in November 1881. A monument in his memory has been erected right below the mountain where the lived.[5][6][7]

Ula began as the home of a sleepy bathing resort, but has now become a modern vacationing site which is surrounded by cabins and vacation homes. The sandy beach at Ula is one of the longest in the region.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Statistics Norway (2003). "New and omitted urban settlements. 1 January 2003. 1 January 2003".
  2. ↑ Nickel, Phyllis and Hans Jakob Valderhaug (2017). Norwegian Cruising Guide—Vol 2: Sweden, West Coast and Norway, Swedish Border to Bergen. Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd. Page 94. ISBN 9780995893962.
  3. ↑ Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1998). Bli kjent med Vestfold / Become acquainted with Vestfold. Stavanger Offset AS. Page 87. ISBN 9788290636017.
  4. ↑ Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.
  5. ↑ Krohn-Holm, Jan W. (1971). Larvik: Grevens By. Leif Holktedahls Forlag. Pages 46-47.
  6. ↑ Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1998). Bli kjent med Vestfold / Become acquainted with Vestfold. Stavanger Offset AS. Page 89. ISBN 9788290636017.
  7. ↑ Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.
  8. ↑ Tore, Sandberg and Cato Arveschoug (2001). Sandefjord zoomet inn av fotograf Tore Sandberg. C. Arveschoug and Magne Helland. Pages 76-77. ISBN 9788299616706.

Coordinates: 59°01′N 10°12′E / 59.017°N 10.200°E / 59.017; 10.200


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