Hjortegården is located with a short distance from the E18, close to Borgeskogen in a rural setting on a small hill with a view of forests, fields and meadows. The garden is approx. 4 acres. From the garden you can sit down and enjoy the view of the deers and plants.
Opening hours – Open garden and visitor garden
Hjortegården is open on the following days in 2026: May 23 + 24 and July 12 and 26. from 12.00-15.00 with deer feeding at 14.00. Sale of coffee and ice cream.
Follow Hjortegården on facebook the blooming will be announced.
Other events will be announced in advance.
The Gamkinn family deer farm breeds and sells deer. It is possible to buy meat products and home-baked flatbread from the farm.
At Tjøme Kolonial you will find organic goods and homemade delicacies, fresh bread and ready-made dishes. In addition, catering and various events such as food courses are offered.
Tjøme Kolonial has a great love for food, and a focus on ecology and pure ingredients. On the shelves you will find delicacies from own production and selected suppliers. From the kitchen, it always smells of the most delicious dishes. Here they produce everything from from home-made jams, real Danish Skagenrøre and the legendary pesto that people come from far to secure, and much more.
At Tjøme Kolonial you can pick up a sandwich on your way, or buy today's dinner, made with ingredients from the colonial – guaranteed good taste!
The coffee bar
In the coffee bar you can enjoy many varieties of good coffee, sandwiches and delicious salads. Sit down or stop by for a take away. The house's baristas make tasty coffee with great love, of course served in cups with biodegradable material. Do you desire dessert? In the counter you will usually also find a piece of cake, in addition to soft-ice with the season's topping.
Catering
Based on good ingredients and with experience from award-winning restaurants, Tjøme Kolonial delivers most of the catering. You can actually hire both a chef and a butler if you want to take the restaurant home to your own kitchen. Tjøme Kolonial's Danish chef Kim is happy to come to your home and cook for you and your friends. He has extensive experience from the restaurant industry together with Linn, who is a skilled waiter and sommelier.
Food courses and wine tastings
From time to time, courses, pop-up restaurants and wine tastings are arranged. As a skilled chef and skilled waiter and sommelier, they have a lot to teach. Follow the website or Facebook page for current events.
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.
Just outside the town center you will find Gokstadhaugen, where the famous Gokstad ship was found in 1879. Of the four Viking ships found in Norway, three have been found in Vestfold.
The Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation has set itself the goal of making copies of all of these. Previously, Oseberg Viking Heritage has made an archaeological replica of the Oseberg ship «Saga Oseberg» and an interpretation (as there is too little left of the original ship to make a replica) of the Klåstad ship «Saga Farmann». Now it's the biggest of them all, the Gokstad ship, that is up next.
Over the next few years, anyone can follow and / or participate in the construction of an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship. Centrally located in both Sandefjord and Tønsberg there are construction activities. The Viking park is a part of Badeparken, between Scandic Park Hotel and the ferry terminal in Sandefjord.
Right next to the famous Whaling Monument in Sandefjord, there is a landing site for large oak logs to be split and chopped into ship planks. Various ship parts will be produced here. All work will be done with the same kind of tools and old techniques from the Viking Age. Here you can learn old traditional crafts.
The ship parts will be transported from Sandefjord to Tønsberg by Viking ship. In Tønsberg, where the Viking shipyard itself is located, the parts will be further processed and mounted on the ship. Here you will also have the opportunity to follow and participate in the construction down on "Vikingodden" in the middle of Tønsberg harbor.
The farm offers Hjortegårdens hjortepølse, hjortesalami, deer meat and homemade flatbread.
Hjortegården is located with a short distance from the E18, close to Borgeskogen in a rural setting on a small hill with a view of forests, fields and meadows. The garden is approx. 4 acres. From the garden you can sit down and enjoy the view of the deers and plants. It is possible to buy meat products and home-baked flatbread from the farm. For ordering meat contact Knut on tel. +47 90153940.
Hjortegården also hosts Nortrip – an experience guide for motorhome travelers.
Hjortehagen offers open farm and visitor garden!
In Melsomvik’s sauna, you can enjoy both winter bathing and a warm sauna experience all year round!
The sauna opened on February 7, 2022, and is the result of a community effort and a joint fundraising campaign by Melsomvik Vel, Nmu, local residents, and other generous donors.
The sauna can be rented for a 2-hour session. During that time, you’re responsible for heating it up, enjoying your session, and tidying up afterward. Payment is made via Vipps.
Remember to bring:
– A towel to sit on
– Swimwear
– 3 liters of fresh water (only fresh water must be used!)
– Firewood (approx. 8 logs for 2 hours)
– Fire starters, matches
– Drinking water
Important: You must be at least 18 years old to book the sauna. Younger guests are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult over 18.
Sauna Rules
– Only fresh water may be used on the stove and in the water tank. Never use salt water!
– The tank must always be at least half full
– Always sit on a towel
– Keep the sauna clean and treat it with care
– Avoid drinks that may stain
– Shoes and boots must be left outside
Booking
Once you book, you’ll receive a text message with a Vipps number – simply pay the amount via Vipps. Trust is key. Feel free to pay more if you’d like to support the sauna!
Book your session via Melsomvik Vel here!
The sauna is cleaned once a week.
Experiences
The coastal path that leads you further beyond Østerøya is only a short walk away from Strand. It takes you all the way to Tønsberg Tønne in the far south of the island. The area has fantastic seaview, and is a protected nature reserve with rare trees and plants.
Mefjorden between Østerøya and Vesterøya is perfect for beach trips by canoe or boat.
About 10 minutes walk from Strand you will find the nice beach Skjellvika.
Canoe rentals
9 canoes for rental.
The restaurant has plenty of space and seatings.
The menu consists of fried chicken served in creative combinations; wings and thighs, fried-chicken burgers and specialties such as the fried-chicken croissant «Fly Mandy». In addition, you will find several varieties of "loaded fries" and a large selection of the house dips and hot sauces.
Parking just outside the door, make it easy to grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or pick up take away. If you want to order the food in advance, it can be done easily on the website.
Fly Chicken also has several restaurants around the country.
Bayer Street Event facilitates all types of events. Large groups, conferences and events. Simple day events, mingle events, strategy gatherings and management groups. Wherever you want, but in Vestfold they convey great local knowledge and give you small, local stories included.
Through a network of partners, everything from text, graphic design, photo and video to conference streaming, technical equipment and event management can be delivered.
With extensive experience from international tourism and top football as ballast, Bayer Street Event also works with Sports Travel Management and incoming in Norway for foreign customers.
"Fyrglimt" has departures every hour from Thursday to Sunday.
Departure every hour from 10:00 to 18:00. Last departure from the island at 18.15.
The boat is suitable for manual wheelchairs and prams.
Dogs are also welcome!
More info at NOAH
