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Historical flights with Dakota Norway

A pearl of a veteran plane that has Sandefjord as its base. Norway's only flying DC3 DAKOTA is situated at the east side of Torp Sandefjord Airport. The shining "silverbird" has been taken well care of and has been in the air since 1943 – and has a past as "presidential-plane". Regular tours of Vestfold in the summer season from May to October. See the website for details. 

It used to be the finish President Kekkonen's private plane when he was in office. "Dakota Norway" now owns the plane and thanks to great enthusiasm among its members, technicians and mechanics, the plane is still in the air in the best condition ever. The plane fullfills the strict demands of the Norwegian Aviation Department at all times.

The plane can carry 19 passengers.

Where to find Dakota Norway (Access via Bredholtveien)

M/F Jutøya – Veierland

M/F Jutøya – Changes to the Ferry Service This Autumn

M/F Jutøya will be taken out of service for an extended period for maintenance and major upgrades from approximately 1 October to 1 January. A replacement vessel will operate during this period only between Tenvik and Vestgården. There will be no stops at Tangen or Engø.

Timetables for M/F Jutøya

The replacement vessel will carry passengers and hand luggage only. It will not be possible to bring cargo, bicycles or goods on board. Larger transports to and from the island should therefore be planned well in advance of this.

Changes may occur. Updated information will be announced at the website (NO).

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Jutøya Ferry to Veierland
The Jutøya ferry connects the island of Veierland with Tenvik on Nøtterøy and Engø near Sandefjord. The crossing takes approximately 10–15 minutes, and bicycles are welcome on board. Cars must be parked at the ferry terminals in Tenvik or Engø, where paid parking is available. 

Veierland
Veierland is a car-free island, just a short ferry ride from Tenvik or Engø. Home to around 150 permanent residents and many holiday homes, the island offers gravel roads winding through rolling countryside, open fields, woodlands, meadows, and beautiful views of the sea and archipelago. It is ideal for exploring on foot or by bicycle.

The island features a church, kiosk, cafés, water taxi, beaches, guest harbour, accommodation, football pitch, and numerous walking trails.

Swimming
Veierland offers several great swimming spots. Kjørholmen, on the island's northwest side, is a large recreational area with smooth coastal rocks and good camping opportunities. Hvervodden, on the southern side of the island, is considered Veierland's best beach, with a sandy shoreline.

Accommodation
The island's former school has been converted into accommodation and can be booked through the Oslofjord Outdoor Recreation Council (Oslofjordens Friluftsråd). Camping is also permitted at Kjørholmen.

For more information about timetables, call Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk on +47 177, or check out this link: http://www.veierland.org/ferga/rutetider.pdf

The island Veierland belongs to Færder county in Tønsberg, 100 km southwest of Oslo. The island is 4,4 square kilometers and has approximately 150 inhabitants.

The Whaling Monument

The Whaling Monument stands beside the harbour in Sandefjord, where Jernbanealleen meets Strandpromenaden. Created by Norwegian sculptor Knut Steen, the large bronze sculpture depicts whalers in an open boat, rowing with their harpoon raised. Unveiled in 1960, the monument commemorates an industry that played a major role in Sandefjord's development. One of its most unusual features is that the sculpture slowly rotates on its own axis, surrounded by fountains.

A sculpture that moves
The Whaling Monument is designed as a compass rose, with a central bronze sculpture showing whalers at work. The figures stand in a small boat, with the harpooner raising his weapon above his head.
The sculpture completes one rotation every hour. Around the monument, granite reliefs depict work aboard whaling vessels and floating whale factory ships. Wrought-iron details feature birds, seals and penguins.
Take a walk around the monument to discover its different details, or sit on one of the nearby benches and watch as the sculpture slowly changes direction.

The story behind the monument
Norwegian sculptor Knut Steen won the competition to design the monument in 1953. The artwork was developed in collaboration with Alf Bjorhusdal, while blacksmith Olaf Treidene created the wrought-iron details based on Steen's drawings. The monument was funded by consul Lars Christensen and several companies connected to Sandefjord's whaling industry. It was officially presented to Sandefjord Municipality on 23 June 1960 as a memorial to the people who worked in modern whaling. To see more of Knut Steen's work, visit Midtåsen Sculpture Park, where a collection of his marble and bronze sculptures is displayed.

When Sandefjord was a whaling town
Whaling shaped Sandefjord throughout much of the 20th century. Many local sailors worked aboard whaling vessels and floating factory ships in the Southern Ocean, while shipping companies, shipyards and other businesses on land depended on the industry. In 1954, approximately 2,800 men from the Sandefjord district were employed in whaling. The industry created jobs and economic growth, but also contributed to large-scale exploitation of whale populations. To explore this history further, visit the Whaling Museum, where exhibitions tell the story of whales, the whaling industry and the people involved.

Combine your visit with Badeparken and the harbour
The Whaling Monument stands beside Badeparken, a green public park with walking paths, lawns and several sculptures. Continue through the park or take a stroll along Sandefjord's waterfront. The town is also home to numerous other works of public art. Explore more through the sculptures in Sandefjord for ideas on an art-filled walk through the town.

Plan your visit
The Whaling Monument is located at Strandpromenaden, at the end of Jernbanealleen in central Sandefjord, beside the harbour and Badeparken.
The monument stands outdoors in a public area and can be viewed throughout the year. Admission is free, and no ticket or advance booking is required. You can see the monument in just a few minutes, but allow a little extra time to observe its rotation, reliefs and sculptural details.

 

Parkhaven/Garden

Parkhaven is the summer restaurant at Scandic Park Sandefjord, close to the marina. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining in the hotel's garden, with views towards the fjord and Sandefjord town centre within easy walking distance.

Summer dining by the fjord
Parkhaven offers à la carte dining during the summer season. The outdoor restaurant provides a setting for lunch or dinner in the garden.
Parkhaven also has a small stage and dance floor that can be used for entertainment.

A break by the marina
The restaurant is close to Sandefjord's waterfront promenade and town centre. Stop by for a meal after a walk along the harbour, or meet friends and family for a summer evening outdoors.

Season and visiting information
Parkhaven operates during summer, normally opening around mid-June. Exact seasonal dates and serving hours may vary. 

Contact Scandic Park Sandefjord for current menus, opening hours and table enquiries.

 

Metro Sandefjord

Metro Sandefjord is located at Pindsle, 3 km from the town centre. The indoor playground offers a safe space where the parents can either sit and relax in the cafe or watch the children play. The indoor playground also has Laser games, Bowling & Biljard. The activities are perfect for children aged 1 – 12 years old. Metro indoor playground is right next to Metro Bowling. All children need adult supervision over the age of 16.

Birthday celebration at Metro

Metro indoor playground offers a fun super-birthday with bowling, entrance to the indoor playground and food and drinks. This is also perfect for schools, sports clubs, associations etc.

There is also an offer for adults. With fun activities and meeting rooms, its possible to arrange a day with bowling and pizza. perfect for team building, kick off, birthdays, conferences etc.

For more information, online booking and prices check out the website.

The Gokstad mound

The famous Gokstad Viking longship was excavated in 1880 and gave a reliable picture of what a Viking longship would have looked liked.

When Nicolaysen dug out the mound, he quickly saw that there had been grave robbers there. Weapons were placed in all men's graves from this time. It is as certain as jewelry being placed in women's graves. There were no weapons in the grave.

The skeleton found was of a man who was believed to be between 50 and 70 years old when he was buried. It was also believed that the man had been suffering from arthritis. He was around 1.85 meters tall. In the Viking Age, this was far above the average height of a man.

Next to the skeleton were some remains of fabric, which may be remnants of the dead man's suit. The pieces of wood are believed to be the remains of a bed. He had brought three fishing hooks. A board game with a piece made of horn is reminiscent of the game we today call mill. There were also many pieces of harnesses for horses. One of the pieces depicts a rider with a horse – and has become known as the rider medallion.

In addition to the skeleton, the remains of the feathers of a peacock were found. This find is the first of its kind from the Nordic region. Was the man supposed to bring the bird for food, or was it to show his power that this particular bird was placed in the pile? For eating utensils, the man had also brought six cups and a plate, all of which were made of hardwood. Three small boats and several beds were found in front of the mast. Otherwise, there was also hiking equipment such as a sled, a vessel for drinking water (750 litres), bargeboard for a tent and kitchen equipment – a trough, some cutting boards and a large bronze kettle.

12 horses and six dogs were also found outside the ship.

The Gokstad mound was reopened in 2007 and new investigations were carried out on the grave. The grave was previously believed to be that of Olav Geirstad-Alv, half-brother of Halvdan Svarte. However, recent discoveries have increased the uncertainty surrounding this version of history. It is therefore still uncertain who was buried in the Gokstad mound. The area has been equipped with informative notice boards and can be found on the RV 303, about 2 kilometres from the centre towards Tønsberg.

James Clark Pub & Restaurant

James Clark Pub & Restaurant is a British-style pub on Sandefjord's waterfront, offering burgers, live sports, quizzes and music. Enjoy food from the Hamburghini menu, watch football on screen or meet friends for an evening at the pub. Outside, James Clark has a spacious seating area with patio heaters.

Burgers and pub food from Hamburghini
Hamburghini serves smash burgers with a selection of cheeses, sauces and toppings. The menu includes the Hamburghini Burger with a double beef patty, cheddar, pickles and chilli mayo, and Cheese Please with caramelised onions and aioli.
Other options include crispy chicken burgers, vegetarian burgers, Detroit-style pizza and grilled beef with creamy mashed potatoes and béarnaise sauce. Sides include fries, onion rings and chicken wings. A children's burger is available, along with gluten-free burger buns. Check the official menu for current dishes, prices and allergen information.

Football, quizzes and live music
James Clark shows football and other sports on screens throughout the pub. The events programme also features quizzes, live concerts, piano entertainment and DJ nights. The schedule changes throughout the year. Check the official events calendar for dates, times and ticket information.

A waterfront pub
James Clark is located by the water in Sandefjord, close to the restaurants and nightlife along the harbour. Patio heaters make the outdoor seating area a pleasant place to spend an evening when the temperature drops. The pub also welcomes enquiries about private events and group gatherings. Contact James Clark directly to discuss arrangements and capacity.

Opening hours and enquiries
James Clark lists regular opening hours from noon to 2:30 am every day. Hamburghini operates separate kitchen hours, which differ from the pub's opening hours.

A standard online table reservation service has not been confirmed. For group enquiries, table arrangements and events, contact post@jamesclark.no. Check the official website for current opening hours and menus.

TORP Sandefjord Airport

SERVICE CENTER:
The service center is the airport's information desk. Here you can buy pram bags, store keys, luggage and more. The service center is also responsible for missing luggage/belongings. The service center can provide you with information about today's traffic and other information about your visit to your favorite airport. You can also buy plane tickets with Ryanair (for an additional fee). See torp.no for opening hours.

EXCHANGE / ATM
Nordea has several ATMs in the terminal, both before and after the security check. NB: Due to stricter regulations, there are no longer exchange machines. See which types of currency you get in the ATMs here.

TORP BOOKING:
TORP Booking tailors package tours to all destinations from Torp. Read more and see their package offers at torp.no. Get in touch on + 47 33 42 70 80 or reise@torp.no.

DEPARTURES:
There are daily domestic departures to Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim.
International departures with Widerøe, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norwegian, airBaltic og SAS in addition to Charter.

TRANSPORTATION:

SHUTTLE BUS BETWEEN FOKSERØD AND TORP
VKT run the section Fokserød – TORP twice an hour.
o Weekdays run between Fokserød and Torp every 30 min. between 06:00 – 23:30.
o On Saturdays every hour between 8:30 – at 10:30 p.m.
o On Sundays, there are hourly departures between 13:30 – at 9:30 p.m.
Read more on Torp's website.

TRAIN TO/FROM TORP: The trains stop at Torp station, with shuttle service to the airport. Arrival at the airport will be 8 minutes after train arrivals, and departure from the aiport is 8 minutes before train departure.

TAXI from Torp to Sandefjord town center takes apx 15 minutes. Taxis are outside the terminal. *There is free choice of taxi in Norway. You choose which taxi company you want to use. Travelers should therefore be aware that prices may vary, and that taxi drivers are obliged to inform about advance prices before the trip starts.

BUS TO/FROM OSLO
Torp-Ekspressen Tel. +47 67 98 04 80 | torpekspressen.no

BUS TO/FROM STAVANGER-KRISTIANSAND-OSLO
From Fokserød, which is located approx. 3 km from TORP by the E-18, there are several buses going north and south. There is a shuttle bus between Fokserød and TORP. See timetables and book tickets for the shuttle bus at: vkt.no/torp The following bus companies operate the route Stavanger – Kristiansand – Oslo, and stop at Fokserød:
1. Flixbuss: See timetables and book tickets at: flixbuss.no
2. Vybuss: See timetables and book tickets at: vybuss.no
3. NOR-WAY Bussekspress: See timetables and book tickets at: nor-way.no

For prices and more information, see Torp's website about buses.

PARKING see Torp.no

Unike Midtåsen

Spend the night at Midtåsen

Experience the golden age and live like Anders Jahre, or what it was like to live at Downton Abbey?

To stay at Midtåsen, you have to rent out the whole house, which will give you access to all 5 double rooms and 2 single rooms.
Breakfast will be served at the time and place you like. 

You have to choose one of the menus for dinner, and the management will take you to the wine cellar to choose wine from some of the 1.500 bottles that is there.

The lounge can be used freely before and after dinner, for drinks or aperitifs, and after dinner you can enjoy your coffee in one of the rooms or down in the famous bodega (the wine cellar).

You can freely choose which bedroom you want to spend the night in. Some rooms are kept exactly the same as in the 1930s to 1950s. All rooms have their own bathroom and dressing room, and you can choose between these different rooms: Anders Jahre’s room, Bess Jahre’s room, The green guest room, The royal suite, The maid’s room (S) , The Butler’s Room (S) or the Onassis Suite itself.

The price is NOK 20.000 for accommodation with breakfast included (total for 1 or all rooms). In addition, you must order food and beverages on site (it is unfortunately not possible to bring your own drinks).

For further information and booking please call Unike Hoteller CEO Morten Christensen on mobile at +47 917 282 43