Ula, Norway

Ula is a small seaside village in the Tjølling district in Larvik municipality, Vestfold County, Norway. It had the status of tettsted (urban settlement) until 2003, when the population dropped below 200.[1] The village and harbour become busier during summer months, due to an influx of people occupying Ula's many vacation homes and campgrounds.[2][3] A number of protected and preserved 18th century wooden homes are located along the main beach.

Harbour in Ula.

Tourism

Ula is located on the Vestfold coast about halfway between the cities of Sandefjord and Larvik, and is a popular summer holiday destination surrounded by Cabins and vacation homes. The sandy beach at Ula is one of the longest in the region.[4] The sheltered harbour caters to pleasure craft and a small commercial fishing fleet. 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.[5]

A former pilot station, the village is linked to the pilot "Ulabrand" (Anders Jacob Johansen), who ran his business from Ula and died in the waters off its coast in November 1881. A monument in his memory has been erected on the hill right above where he lived.[6][7][8]

References
  1. Statistics Norway (2003). "New and omitted urban settlements. 1 January 2003. 1 January 2003". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  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. Schmidt, Martin (2020). Norwegen. Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump. Page 118. ISBN 9783831746248.
  4. Tore, Sandberg and Cato Arveschoug (2001). Sandefjord zoomet inn av fotograf Tore Sandberg. C. Arveschoug and Magne Helland. Pages 76-77. ISBN 9788299616706.
  5. Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.
  6. Krohn-Holm, Jan W. (1971). Larvik: Grevens By. Leif Holktedahls Forlag. Pages 46-47.
  7. Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1998). Bli kjent med Vestfold / Become acquainted with Vestfold. Stavanger Offset AS. Page 89. ISBN 9788290636017.
  8. Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.



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