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Boattrip to Langøya

The summer boat "Fyrglimt" to Langøya

The boat runs from Thursday to Sunday, with departures every hour. The first departure is at 10:00, the last at 18:00.
After 17:00 there is only a return from Langøya until all passengers have disembarked in Holmestrand.

Langøya is not staffed, so bring enough food, water, sunscreen and anything else you will need for an island trip.

The boat is accessible for manual wheelchairs and prams. Dogs are also welcome on board!

There are two paddling huts where you can seek shelter or spend the night. NB! Remember that there is no water or electricity in the area, so bring everything you need if you want to stay overnight. All waste must be taken back to land. It should look like it did before you arrived.

Holmfoss Icecream-bar in Larvik town center

At the square in Larvik you can enjoy a good ice cream. The ice cream bar offers delicious ice cream.

You can also buy sausages, waffles, coffee and soft drinks here.

The ice bar is open weekends in May and June, and every day in July.

See their facebook page for updated opening hours.

Pir 4

Pir 4 serves real Italian pizza in a casual atmosphere in modern premises.

In addition to real wood-fired Italian pizza, Pir 4 has a large drinks menu with cocktails and fine wines, as well as a selection of antipasti dishes, salads and desserts.

Holmfoss Icecream-bar

The ice cream bar offers a large selection of delicious ice cream, in addition to sausages, waffles, coffee and soft drinks.

The ice cream bar and the nice view make Holmfoss an excellent travel destination, where you can bring friends and family.

Salmon fishing takes place in Holmfoss throughout the summer, and there are good opportunities to see one, two and three salmon jump while you enjoy the ice. And maybe you want to try fishing yourself?

The ice bar is open throughout the summer season. See their facebook page for updated opening hours.

Prinsesse Kristina

Princess Kristina has a capacity for 48 passengers on board. The boat has one large sun deck where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and there is seating for all passengers both outdoors and indoors. The boat can be chartered on hourly basis throughout the year.

Tailor-made trips such as cruises in the archipelago in Færder national park, dinner cruise or guided cruise to the Bolærne Islands with M/S Princess Kristina are offered.

Different menus. All rights on board.

Karljohansvern

Karljohansvern is a national fortification in Horten, on the western shore of the Oslofjord, a good hour's drive from the capital Oslo. The fortress is beautifully situated on a peninsula between the fjord and the inner harbour, and consists of both big storage buildings from the mid 19th century and ordinary houses from the 20th century. The oldest house that remains at Karljohansvern were a part of Horten farm built in the 16th century. There are also nice recreational areas along the fjord.

Parts of the area are preserved in order to protect birds and plants.

Karljohansvern developed from a ferry place to a naval base, and subsequently to a civil society. The architecture is peculiar and follows the different style periods. Many of the buildings were erected shortly after the Navy established its main base here in 1818. The construction of the buildings has followed the technological development and is typical of its time. Karljohansvern may be defined as a living museum, where you can watch the growth of a modern town. Here the past and the present are brought together. Before parts of the area were unavailable to the public, whereas today you can walk freely around in most parts of the military historical area of Karljohansvern.

Karljohansvern also offers cultural experiences, for example The Naval Museum with exciting collections connected to the naval history through war and peace, and the Preus Museum with exhibits within photography and visual art.

The peninsula of Karljohansvern has three bridge connections across the beautiful Horten Canal separating the Naval base and town. Along the canal you can walk in peace and quiet, only occasionally disturbed by the soft humming of a typical Norwegian small boat called “snekke” – using this shortcut between the inner harbour and the Oslofjord.

Throughout the year various cultural events take place at Karljohansvern, such as concerts, music festivals and other features.

RIB tours/Taxiboat from Stavern/Larvik

Stavern Dive Center offers taxi boat and other boat transport to Svenner and Tvistein Fyr, as well as various types of boat trips in the area between Helgeroa-Stavern and Tønsberg throughout the year.

The diving center has 2 boats of the brand Polarcirkel 845 with 350 hp engine. Each boat is certified for up to 12 passengers.

The boats are sturdy, and can be used to transport people, cargo, luggage, divers etc. according to the customer's needs. The seats in the boat can be removed if more space on deck is needed.

Hotell Karljohansvern og Horten Storstue

Restaurant Karljohansvern
Restaurant Karljohansvern is the hotel's restaurant and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Set in historic surroundings, it welcomes both hotel guests and visitors, whether dining alone or gathering with family, friends, or colleagues. The kitchen is open from 12:00 to 20:00 every day, except Sundays when the restaurant closes at 18:00.

The menu is based on seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers and producers, with inspiration drawn from both Norwegian and French cuisine. The kitchen prepares its own stock-based sauces, and dishes vary throughout the year according to the season's available ingredients.

A seasonal three-course menu is offered daily, based on the chef’s selection. The menu also includes open sandwiches topped with prawns or beef patties, along with a selection of à la carte dishes that change throughout the year.

The wine list features wines from several of Europe's classic wine regions. The hotel's breakfast buffet is served daily from 07:30 and is open to both hotel guests and non-residents.

Garden Dining
During the summer season, guests can enjoy food and drinks in the hotel garden overlooking Karljohansvern and the fjord.

Private Events and Functions
The hotel's function rooms, Kongesalen and Biblioteket, are available for weddings, anniversaries, memorial gatherings, confirmations, private celebrations, and corporate events. The team assists with planning and arranging both small and large gatherings.

Throughout the year, the hotel also hosts a variety of themed events and experiences, including Afternoon Tea, Winemaker's Dinners, concerts, and seasonal events.

On-Site Brewery
Located in the basement of Hotell Karljohansvern, the hotel's own brewery produces a range of beers, from light pilsners to darker stouts. The beers are served in the restaurant and can be paired with dishes from the menu.

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.

bare barista coffee shop

Do you want a double espresso? Your own kind of latte? Or todays perfectly brewed coffee? bare barista got you covered. You can also buy coffee beans in bulk and get the beans grinded the way you want them.

You’ll find the coffee shop in a backyard, protected against rain and wind, warmed by the sun and to the sound of bird song. At lunch times it's a good idea to get there early: the backyard gets full quickly. If there is no room for you in the backyard, don't worry, just walk out the door and take a right. Here you’ll find cosy sofas and tables for you and your friends. Bring a book, or use the space as you office. There is free WiFi.