“Sjøparken in Stavern is an idyllic area with a variety of activities and experiences. Visit the Nerdrum Museum to see iconic works by Odd Nerdrum. At the ‘Havfuglen’ Café, you can enjoy food and drinks under old chestnut trees at Agnes Torg. Kunst i Sjøparken (Art in Sjøparken) features 17 studios and galleries with local artists – painting, photography, ceramics, and more. People of all ages can explore and play on the Tangaroa raft, which was used during the filming of the Kon-Tiki movie in 2012. Additionally, there are plenty of activities in the area – you can try yoga, pilates, martial arts, bouldering, diving, and watersports. You’ll also find Agnes Brygghus and other local offerings. The local community in the summer town of Stavern also offers opportunities for boat trips, restaurants, shops, and many other activities.
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Nordgardsetra Farm
Cows, calves, horses, pigs, sheep and chickens walk in the yard, and in the forest you will find the tussiesti, an activity trail for children. There is also an outdoor bakery that produces fresh bread and buns every weekend and pizza if you are lucky.
Ice cream, coffee and, of course, home-made waffles are sold in the guest booth.
Throughout the summer, various courses and themed days about life at Nordgardsetra are organized for children and adults. Here you can come and take part in activities like milking, separation, cheese making, churning butter and cooking prim. And care for and cuddle with the animals, of course. At weekends there is entertainment of various kinds, music, singing, stories, cooking and other activities.
Nordgardsetra is located in the forest a couple of kilometers past Vindfjelltunet with a road all the way up and with parking 100 meters from the yard.
Come for a day visit or stay a day or two!
Nordgardsetra is open during the school's summer holidays, every day from week 26-31.
DNT Svinessaga Friluftssenter
The outdoor center at Goksjø can be used all year round.
Here you can climb in the play park, swim and enjoy snacks and drinks brought from home.
Svinessaga Friluftssenter is operated by DNT – Sandefjord Tourist Association.
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.
Holt Farm
Holt Gård is located in Undrumsdal, 10-12 minutes drive both from Horten and Tønsberg. The farm produce organic food, such as vegetables, eggs, milk and meat, as well as some fruit and berries for juices and jams. The farm has varied opening hours through the year.
OPEN FARM
Open farm with café in Bryggerhuset. In the cafe you can buy freshly made baked goods, pizza and ice-cream (in season). Holt Gård serve mainly organic and self-produced food. See opening hours.
At the farm you can enjoy the farm life, visit the animals, jump in the hay and maybe go horseback riding.
GROUPS & MEETINGS
Holt Gård is availiable for groups who want to experience the life on the farm, or for celebrations throughout the year. Each season offers different activities and experiences.
Holt Gård can accommodate up to 65 people for celebrations in Bryggerhuset, and up to 25 people in the cafe. Bryggerhuset is suitable for meetings of up to 50 people. Read more at Holt Gård's website, and contact the hosts for a successful meeting.
Via Ferrata Tjøme
Vestfolds and Oslofjord's only Via Ferrata in beautiful surroundings on Tjøme overlooking the archipelago of Færder National Park.
A fantastic 4 hour Via Ferrata route with 6 different rappels and zipline at the end.
Read more at the website.
Heisetra
In Vestre Kodal you will find most of the Sandefjord Tourist Association's blue-marked trails. The association's cabins on Heia are a good starting point for trips. The place consists of two facilities: Heisetra with rental, and Slirabu as an unattended cabin with DNT lock and 9 beds.
TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES
The cabin is located next to Heivannet and Svartåa and adjacent to the tourist association's 100 km marked trail network, in some of Vestfold's finest and most varied forest terrain. In addition to being the starting point for many of the tourist association's blue-marked trails, the cabin is also connected to two nature/cultural trails: Svartåa cultural trail (9.7 km) and Heia-Vestby cultural trail (7.6 km). Sandefjord Tourist Association has also marked a permanent nature trail around Heivannet with 10 posts. The cabin has a nice local area with opportunities for fishing, swimming and picking berries and mushrooms. In winter, ski slopes are often groomed in the area around Setra. Heisetra is adapted for children and the disabled. Starting from this cabin, you can walk on marked paths all the way up to Hardangervidda.
The Children's Tour Association has prepared four small maps with tips for four child-friendly tours in the area: Tour to Grevesteinen (approx. two km each way, great view from the top), Tour to Slira dam, Upper and northern Heivann round (approx. four km) and Heivannet round (about two km).
ROAD DESCRIPTION
There is parking 300 meters from the cabin. Heia is 2.5 miles northwest of Sandefjord. From Raveien in Haukerød take fv. 305 towards Andebu and Kodal approx. 7.5 km north. When you reach Skjeggerød, turn left towards Åsrum and western Kodal. Follow this road towards Åsrum, to the left over the Trollsåsbrua and to Pipenholt. There you take county road 601 to the right towards Hvitstein and Heia. Follow the road approx. a mile, the last couple of kilometers on a gravel road, until you see a sign for Heia and a car park further down the road on the left. Heia is located approx. 500 meters down a dirt road west of the car park.
***Car driving down to the cabin is only permitted for utility vehicles and the transport of disabled people. Driving down to the cabin is not possible in winter.
The Kjærra Waterfalls Park
The Kjærra Waterfalls Park is situated in one of the most spectacular sceneries of Lågendalen you find the Kjærra Waterfalls Park. The Park, covering both sides of the river Lågen, derives its name from the famous Kjærra Waterfalls. Here, the river splits into two separate courses: The Eastern Falls and The Western Falls. The waterfall park is famous for its salmon and the historical fishing methods used are well documented.
In the waterpark you have the opportunity to go for a nice hike, admire the birds singing, go fishing or just find peace in the beauty of Kjærra Waterfalls Park. The park offers benches to sit and eat your lunch, as well as bonfires around the area.
The industry of fishing at Kjærra waterfalls park can be documented all the way back to the 1300, and lasted towards the end of 1958. After a while the plant was restored and opened for tourism in 1992. This brought tourists from all over the country to experience the Kjærra waterfalls, salmon fishing and summer concerts. It is also quite popular to visit Kjærra with kayaks.
The salmon trap is opened every Thursday during the season. There's usually a lot of fish and if you're lucky you get to buy a wild salmon on the spot. The fishing season for salmon is 10.06 – 26.08. Fishing license is bought online.
The Kjærra-bridge extend over Lågen with its 132 meters. The bridge is an architectural masterpiece surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the forest, waterfalls and leaping salmon. This project started in the fall of 2000 and was opened by county governor Mona Røkke July 5th, 2001.
The exhibitions around the park makes it interesting and creates a unique experience when walking around. In the park you will find 5 different spots that displays 5 photographs of Kjærra waterfalls park during winter time. The placement of the pictures is aligned so that the photographs shows the same landscape as behind the photographs. The photographer is Kjell Harangen. When walking around the park you’ll also find sculptures within the nature, by the artist Trond Fredriksen.
The Anagama kiln is both an art piece and a ceramic oven. The oven is inspired originally from Japan and it can hold up to 500 figures. This project is a cooperation between Stiftelsen Kjærra Fossepark, sculptor Trond Frederiksen, ceramist Ole Krongaard and the college of Telemark.
Toilets and drinking water are available on site for the visitors. If your looking for more excitement, speed and climbing its perfect to combine it with Høyt og Lavt Climbing Park.
Fjøsnissens Verden – Family Park
Welcome home to the home of Fjøsnissen. Experience the Fjøsnissens playful antics and get up close to many fascinating animals. Enjoy a variety of games and activities in a fun setting that takes you back in time. The area is just the right size for adults to relax while children play freely.
Tickets are purchased at the entrance.
Cuddling with the animals
On the farm you can meet rabbits, alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, pot-bellied pigs, hens, chickens, ducks and peacocks.
Food and drink
Feel free to bring your own food – on the farm there are hot grills for free use. In the area there are several benches and tables where you can enjoy lunch. The farm has its own kiosk with a selection of food and drinks.
Read more at Buggegården's website.
Beaches in Sandefjord
There are child-friendly shallow beaches, beaches with campgrounds and more secluded beaches.
Strømbadet, Sandefjord's town bath. Opened in 2020. Floating jetty for sea bathing in the harbour. Access from Hjertnesstranda (Sandefjordsveien 7) across the street of Scandic Park Hotel. Parking. Heavy rain can cause overflow discharges in the area around the bathing facility. Such discharges will result in temporary poor bathing water quality. Watch for possible red light on arrival.
Asnes, Vesterøya – 5 km from town center (bus 168 or 170)
Here you have several small south-facing beaches, beautiful cliffs and gras area. Camping, kiosk and toilet facilities open May 1st – September 1st.
Flautangen, Østerøya – 9 km from town center(bus 162)
Here you will find both a sandy beach, pebble beach and rocks, and there are toilets, a fireplace and excellent fishing spots. Arrival: Take Road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs to Østerøya. After approx. 5 km turn left and follow the sign to Flautangen. There is a path to the beach.
Goksjø – 7 km from town center (Bus 150)
Fresh water with grass slope down towards the water. There is a swimming jetty and float. Arrival: Follow Road 305 from Sandefjord to Andebu. After passing the highway E-18, turn left onto Semsbakken after approx. 800 meters.
Granholmen – 5 km from town center (bus 01, 161)
Small beach, gras area and rocks. Camping, kiosk and toilet facilities open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: Follow Road 303 towards Larvik. Turn left approx. 5 km from the town center. Follow signs to Granholmen.
Grubesand, Vesterøya – 9 km from town center (bus 168)
Quiet, east-facing sandy beach with 100 meters sand and rolling stones in the end. Good hiking paths along the coast. Good fishing spots and toilets. Arrival: From the town center run follow the signs to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 7 km (past Langeby camping) and then take left on Auveveien.
Korsvik, Vesterøya – 5 km from town center (bus 168 or 170)
Child-friendly sandy and gravel beach with a pine forest in the back. Arrival: From the town center, follow the signs to Vesterøya and turn in on Veløyveien. The beach is by the road.
Langeby, Vesterøya – 7 km from town center (bus 168)
Child-friendly sandy beach with some rocks and good diving spots. Camping, shop and toilet facilities are open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: From the town center follow the sign to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 7 km. Langeby is just off the road.
Skjellvika, Østerøya – 5,5 km from town center
Very child-friendly, sandy beach. Path along the foot of the mountains in the north. Kiosk and toilet facilities. Arrival: Take road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs to Østerøya. After approx. 3 km turn left on Østerøyveien by Søndre Sunde on Skjellvikaveien.
Truber and Yxney, Østerøya – 12 km from town center (bus 162)
Large area with both beaches and rocks. The sandy beach on Truber are most popular. Toilets at Truber. Arrival: Take road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs towards Østerøya. Approx. 7 km after you've passed the sign "Østerøya" turn left (signposted).
Vøra, Vesterøya – 9 km from town center (bus 168)
Child-friendly sandy beach. Camping, shop, beach volleyball court and toilet facilities are open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: From the town center follow the signs to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 8 km. The campsite is situated by the road.
Beaches for persons with disabilities: Granhomen, Lahelle, Langeby, Nord Trubervika, Tangen, Vøra and Bogen.
See www.sandefjord.kommune.no for details about how they are adapted.