BUA – sports and leisure equipment

What is BUA?
BUA is Larvik municipality's equipment shed, where everyone can borrow sports and leisure equipment. With equipment from BUA it is easy for children and young people to try more varied activities. BUA works as a library where you borrow equipment for up to a week and return it.

Where is BUA?
BUA is located in Kristian Fredriksvei 3, 1st flooor of "Verdensmesteren" school and opposite Farrishallen. Open monday, wednesday and fridays from 2 p.m to 6 p.m.

How to borrow equipment
Everyone is encouraged to register their own loan profile before borrowing. This is done at http://www.bua.io/registrer?redirect=%2F

When you are in BUA, you will find the equipment you want to borrow or talk to those who work at BUA. The first time you borrow from us, you must show identification. If you are under 18, you must bring an adult with you for the first time (someone who is over 18 and responsible for the loan).

What equipment can I borrow?
Sports and outdoor equipment for summer, winter and year-round. Such as: balls, disc golf, soccer shoes, calfskin, roller skates, hammock, SUP board, crab line, outdoor toys, cross-country skis and boots, alpine equipment, hockey equipment, bicycles, scooters, bicycle cart, tent, sleeping bags, bags, carrying chisels , mm See more here: https://www.bua.io/utlansordninger/bua-larvik

Borrowing Policy
– take good care of the equipment you borrow.
– remember to return the equipment at the agreed time, so others do not have to wait.
– if there is something wrong with the equipment, let us know so that BUA can fix it.
– if the equipment is damaged during use, talk to BUA so that you can find a solution.
– if you lose the equipment or do not return it, you must replace it.
You can find loan terms here – also in several languages ​​at the bottom of the text: https://www.bua.io/artikkel/betingelser

Færder&Tønsberg365

Book your next experience at FærderTønsberg365.no.

Færder&Tønsberg365 provides an overview of bookable activities and experiences in the municipalities of Tønsberg and Færder. Many tourism operators are open to small groups and offer nature-based experiences. How about a kayak course, climb a separate Via-Ferrata trail, take a boat taxi to one of the islands or wade into the world of the Vikings where they are busy building boats?

Bybadet i Sandefjord – Strømbadet

Sandefjord's city bath "Strømbadet" opened in the summer of 2020. 

The bath is located on the left of "hesteskoens" (horse shoe) left pier on Hjernesstranda.

Service building with toilets, showers and laundry room for washing and drying clothes.

During periods of prolonged or heavy rainfall, there may be transient poor bath water quality surrounding Strømbadet. This will be warned with red light upon arrival at the area. Swimming is not recommended when the red light is present. 

You will find a large parking lot at the junction Sandefjordsveien – Strandpromenaden.

Kajakkpadling.no – Padleglede med Tine Raisbæk

The archipelago in Vestfold is fantastic, and is perhaps best experienced from kayaking. Kajakkpadling.no offers short introductory courses, educational basic courses and technique courses or a guided tours. Enjoy Færder National Park, experience Norway's oldest city from the water, the summer on Tjøme, check out the car-free island Veierland or all the way to the End of the World. 

Security and mastery are key words for the experiences. With many different kayaks, there is definitely one that suits you. You do not need any equipment. Kajakkpadling.no also offer separate courses for children and larger groups in collaboration with several skilled instructors. 

Kajakkpadling.no offers activities all the way between Kragerø to Holmestrand. Færder National Park, Tjøme, Veierland, Sandefjord, Holmestrand, Nevlunghavn and Helgeroa are their favorites, but are also happy to visit your place on request. 

Open all year by appointment, many regular courses and guided tours during the summer season and some through the winter. All equipment is included, including dry suits for winter paddling.

Ice skating rink in Sandefjord

The ice skating rink in Thor Dahls gate in Sandefjord is open from november till the last of march. The ice is affected by the weather and after much rain and snow some time must be calculated to re-establish the ice. The ice skating rink is free to use, and you must bring your own skates. You can also borrow skates from Sandefjord frivilligsentral, BUA

You are not allowed to bring a puck or a hockeystick on the ice.

Stolpejakten Vestfold

Stolpejacht is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.

Read more about Stolpejacht on the website.

To access the map, you must download the Stolpejakten app or register at Stolpejakten.no.

Stavern Dykkersenter

Stavern Dive Center performs all types of diving services, search and salvage as well as various boat services.

Diving equipment and boat supplies and own service workshop are sold in the store.

Offers PADI diving courses and diving trips all year round.

Holmestrand svømmehall

In addition to communal swimming, Holmestrand swimming hall offers; sauna, swimming lessons, training and exercise for adults.

Note that the swimming pool is closed in summer and on public holidays.

For prices and opening times, see Holmestrand swimming pool.

Høyt Under Taket Tønsberg

No prior knowledge required 
Høyt Under Taket is a unique climbing center with many different climbing activities for both children, adults, beginners, and for those who are more experienced. Climbing walls, themed walls, bouldering, climbing courses, training room and lots more! The climbing center has more than 60 autobelayers. Autobelay is an automatic fuse that makes it possible to climb on your own.

Climbing groups children and adolecents 
Høyt Under Taket is offering a number of popular courses and groups for children and adolescents. Physical activity among children is important. Therefore, Høyt Under Taket is offering something for all ages. You can find activities for children and adolescents who want a different leisure activity, or for those who want to learn more about climbing. You can find courses year-round for children from 6 – 16 years old. 

Read more about climbing courses for children and adolescents. 

Membership – without binding contract 
Buy a membership at Høyt Under Taket and get access to the whole climbing center during opening hours. Choose between a 12 – month membership or membership with monthly withdrawal, without binding contract. Also, get Høyt Under Taket’s uniq membership benefits:
– No binding contracts
– Applicable at all Høyt Under Taket’s climbing centers 
– 20% in the climbing stores
– Free coffee
– 20% on equipment rental
– 20% on courses

Read more.

Bugården Ice-hall

Open and free ice rink for children and young people under 20 years of age. Skates and personal equipment must be brought.

Season: 15 October – 15 April.

Use of sticks and pucks is regulated at certain times for safety reasons.

Sticks and pucks are not permitted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The same applies on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Sticks and pucks are permitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The same applies on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The use of the club and puck is time-regulated for the sake of everyone's safety.

Special Opening hours during Christmas and Holidays. More info Sandefjord Kommune