Hvasser church is a small wooden church in Færder municipality, and was built in 1903. Since then it has been expanded with a tower and entrance. The top of the tower is marked with the year 1908.
At the 100th anniversary in 2003, the wall panels, originally tree-coloured, were painted in bright green and yellow tones.
Two naves adorn the church room.
The church has a long plan and 180 seats.
On a voluntary basis, Oseberg Viking Heritage has built an archaeological replica of this ship only using tools and construction methods identical to what was used in the Viking Age. The construction took place on Vikingodden on the pier in Tønsberg, and here you can also see the copy of the Oseberg ship, Saga Oseberg, and the copy of another famous find: the Klåstad ship, which has been given the name, Saga Farmann. The original Klåstad ship is now the only Viking ship you can see at a museum in Norway and it is at the Slottsfjell Museum.
Saga Oseberg and Saga Farmann can be seen on Vikingodden all year round, except when they are on a cruise.
In 2021, the construction of an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship also began. The construction will take place both at Vikingodden in Tønsberg and at the Whaling Monument in Sandefjord. Here you have the opportunity to join and build ships with the Vikings' tools.
At Vikingodden, there are skilled guides in place on the weekends who can tell you about Vestfold's rich Viking history.
Kiosk with souvenirs and gift items.
Oseberg Viking Heritage offers Viking activities and trips with the Viking ship Saga Oseberg for groups from 10-300 people!
Read more about Oseberg Viking Heritage on the website osebergvikingarv and sagaoseberg.com
Boattrip with DS Kysten – Summer season
Departures from Tønsberg pier at 12.00, with return at 16.00. Enjoy Norway’s oldest and most original coastal steamboat from 1909.
You can prebook your ticket at DS Kysten.
The boat is certified for 99 passengers.
Food can be ordered in advance.
Please Contact DS Kysten for more information and requests!
Holmestrand Museum – A window into the towns rich history
The museum is open on Sundays during the summer season, and here you can experience exciting exhibitions in unique, historic surroundings.
The museum is housed in a beautiful house from the 18th century, originally built for the Holst family – a prominent family that ran shipping, trade, and farming in Botne. Later, the building housed both the Citizens’ School and a school for the deaf before it became the home of Holmestrand Museum in 1932.
Discover the museum’s many treasures:
Holststuen
An authentic journey back in time to the 1840s, where the Holst family once lived. The room has been faithfully recreated and offers a glimpse of life in a patrician home.
Explore traditional crafts in the craft department, with everything from a watchmaker’s and optician’s workshop to an authentic hairdressing salon and tailoring business. See how a female photographer ran her own business – a rarity in her time!
The Painting and Photography Collection
Enjoy beautiful paintings by Holmestrand’s own artists – a tribute to the town through the eyes of art.
The Kitchen and the Living Room
Experience the contrasts between a stately patrician kitchen and a simple living room, which shows how seafarers’ families lived while waiting for their loved ones.
In the maritime department, you can be impressed by the history of Holmestrand as a maritime town, with insight into shipbuilding and the glory days of the sailing ship era. Here you will find something for both history enthusiasts and curious souls.
Holmestrand Museum is more than a museum – it is an experience. Visit the museum and join a journey through time!
Tunsbergleden takes you through beautiful cultural landscape, past small farms, towns, rivers, forests and coast. On historic paths and roads, you pass several famous cultural monuments like Kaupang, Istrehågan, Gokstadhaugen, Vikingodden in Tønsberg, Borrehaugene, Midgard Viking Center and Gildehallen on Borre.
The pilgrim route is suitable for anyone who wants to go for a walk and is especially adapted for long walks. The tour is suitable for both those who want to walk alone or for those who want to share their experiences with others. The terrain is simple and suits most people. There are also several accommodation and dining options along the Tunsberg Trail.
The pilgrim route through Vestfold starts in Larvik and goes 110 kilometres north towards Haslum church in Bærum. There the Tunsberg trail meets Gudbrandsleden, which goes on to Trondheim.
In the café, you get dishes from the fresh produce counter and freshly ground coffee that you can also take with you!
Food service in the café is from 11:00.
In the shop you can buy beautiful gift packs and gift cards, and you can buy lunch, dinner or dishes for parties from the fresh produce counter with home-made products. Herr & Fru has a large selection of Italian, French and Spanish products, and has daily fresh pastries. The selection varies according to the seasons and access to raw materials.
Catering
To order catering, parties or food gifts, contact Herr & Fru at post@herrogfru.no or 40 00 99 60. See the website for menus and more info.
Banquet facilities
If you need a nice little room for company parties and other events, Herr & Fru offers function rooms and facilities that are suitable for up to 60 people. Tailor-made menus are served, and wine packages are also offered. Get in touch for a look at the cozy premises, or send an enquiry.
For events like food and wine evenings, keep an eye on the website or the Facebook page for more information.
Kompasset Café and restaurant has its own children's menu, shellfish buffet and more in the summer season, and simpler dinner dishes outside the main season.
Kiosk with the possibility to buy freshly baked rolls and other kiosk goods.
There is no table reservation, but groups of more than 15 people must get in touch before arrival.
*The opening hours may change due to the weather and number of boats in the guest harbour.
The hotel has several great conference rooms for 2 to 200 people. All meeting rooms have good daylight, equipped with modern AV equipment and the rooms have co2 meters to ensure good air. Various packages are offered for one or more day conferences. The hotel's staff are highly qualified in the field of planning and conducting meetings and conferences and they are happy to help you tailor the package that is perfect for you.
Horten Storstue is perfect for all types of companies. If you want a small company with your business associates, a large gala dinner, wedding or other private events, the hotel is ready to welcome you and your guests. They have capacity for up to 144 people for dinner in the King's Hall, as well as several rooms for smaller parties.
In the basement you will find a beer brewery, where 14 different types of beer are brewed.
At Dal guest house you comfortably live in fully furnished apartment.
Reception-free apartment hotel. Each unit has its own patio with fantastic sun conditions throughout the day.
The Slottsfjell Museum has banqueting rooms for 6 – 150 people.
Meetings and conference capacity for up to 80 people.