Storstadion was formerly the home of Sandefjord Football, and is also the athletics arena. Tennis is played in the Penguin Hall, while the Jotun Hall is mostly used for handball and badminton. In addition, there is a swimming pool and an artificially frozen ice hockey rink. In winter, the football training ground is turned into an ice rink.
Sandefjord also has six district facilities with clubhouses, grass and gravel courts.
In the spring you can see the annual duck release, where the ducks find their way to Bugårdsdammen.
Good parking opportunites both at Jotunhallen and at the entrance from the east.
All together the three islands, Western Bolæren, Middle Bolæren and Eastern Bolæren cover over 2 square kilometers. In addition to this there are over 40 smaller islands, islets and skerries around the main islands. Due to the rich and varied flora and fauna that exists in the area, much of the archipelago is part of the Færder national park.
Transport
The only way to reach Bolærne is by boat. People will prefer to travel out in their own boat if they have one, but there is also a ferry which leaves daily from the town of Tønsberg in the summer. For more information on the ferry go to the official website Flybåten.no
There is also possible to go by taxiboat; Fjordtaxi.
Middle Bolæren
Considered by many the most beautiful island, Middle Bolæren is prized for its rich flora and scenic landscapes. There is a nice costal trail which connects the different sights on the island. Among other things there are various remnants from a POW camp built to house Russians during WWII,
several burial mounds from the viking age and a grand decidous forest. The Earls lodge is also a popular attraction. The most common way to access the island is from Kongshavnsundet.
Western Bolæren
Not as visited as the two other islands in summer, Western Bolæren nonetheless boasts many nice sights and swimming spots. Accessed mostly by the main quay at Jenserud, it is ideal for a quiet day out enjoying nature. There is a café, several cabins that can be rented and a big area where one can pitch tents for free. It has a coastal path, burial mounds, a viking camp and several fine beaches.
Eastern Bolæren
The most popular island of the three, Eastern Bolæren shows the strongest signs of human influence. Most of the buildings are situated around the guest port on the west side. These include a small hotel for overnight stay, a resturant and a kiosk. Bolærne fort organises guided trips of the islands defensive fortifications, but one may also walk among the bunkers and trenches at leisure. Like the two others, Eastern Bolæren has several bathing spots and paths crisscrossing the forests and rocks. There is also a designated area for pitching tents.
This fort was occupied by The German military in 1941, and The German military authorities called it VESTERØEN. Since 1945 the fort has been called FOLEHAVNA, which is actually the name of the beautiful bay with a sandy beach overlooking the fiord of Sandefjord.
After the 2 world war, most of the area was taken over by Coastal Artillery, while some parts were quickly released. The military activity was closed down in 1993.
The outermost part of the area, with the relatively steep slopes down towards the sea is treeless, while the rest of the area has lush vegetation. The highest part of the area is slightly over 20 meters. From the fort you have a clear view out over the sea towards Onsøylandet and the Hvalerøyene to the east, open sea in a southern direction and over towards Svenner Lighthouse, and the Telemark and Vestfold coasts in the west.
Parking is easy, and if you are interested in fishing, there are many opportunities here. On the way out you also pass an art gallery – Gallery Flood, which is usually also open on Sundays.
The wetland area has both great conservation value and great importance as a resting and eating location during the spring and autumn migration. Here you will find a great nature and cultural trail with a bird observation tower.
What birds can you spot?
A total of 236 different bird species have been observed on Ilene. Here you can see many wetland birds such as ducks, geese, swans, waders and vipers. In the spring there are many colorful burrowing ducks. The pheasants nest in the reed forest. In late summer, large flocks of greylag geese are seen. The autumn migration offers many sparrow species, herons and also a number of interesting birds of prey.
Getting to Ilene
There is access on foot or by bicycle at Grevestien. The gravel road is closed with a barrier (but on open days it's possible to drive right up to the door). If you come by car, there is parking at Aulie river or Korten.
