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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 of 1881. A monument in his memory has been erected right below the mountain where the lived.<ref>Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). ''Larvik''. Capella Media. Page 73. {{ISBN|978-8299606912}}.</ref> |
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 of 1881. A monument in his memory has been erected right below the mountain where the lived.<ref>Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). ''Larvik''. Capella Media. Page 73. {{ISBN|978-8299606912}}.</ref> |
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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.<ref>Tore, Sandberg and Cato Arveschoug (2001). ''Sandefjord zoomet inn av fotograf Tore Sandberg''. C. Arveschoug and Magne Helland. Pages 76-77. ISBN 9788299616706.</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:24, 21 June 2018
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, 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.[3]
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 of 1881. A monument in his memory has been erected right below the mountain where the lived.[4]
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.[5]
References
- ^ Statistics Norway (2003). "New and omitted urban settlements. 1 January 2003. 1 January 2003".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ 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.
- ^ Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.
- ^ Lund, Arild and Charlotte Jørgensen (2001). Larvik. Capella Media. Page 73. ISBN 978-8299606912.
- ^ Tore, Sandberg and Cato Arveschoug (2001). Sandefjord zoomet inn av fotograf Tore Sandberg. C. Arveschoug and Magne Helland. Pages 76-77. ISBN 9788299616706.
59°01′N 10°12′E / 59.017°N 10.200°E
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