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Bugårdsparken

Storstadion was formerly the home of Sandefjord Football, and is also the athletics arena. Tennis is played in the Penguin Hall, while the Jotun Hall is mostly used for handball and badminton. In addition, there is a swimming pool and an artificially frozen ice hockey rink. In winter, the football training ground is turned into an ice rink.

Sandefjord also has six district facilities with clubhouses, grass and gravel courts.

In the spring you can see the annual duck release, where the ducks find their way to Bugårdsdammen.

Good parking opportunites both at Jotunhallen and at the entrance from the east.

Bakgården Café

The nice venue of Bakgården Cafè is located in calm surroundings in a “backyard” in Sandefjord. This cafè is suited for you who are looking for something different, where quality and service is important.

In addition to the food and drinks the cafè sells exciting delicacies, purses, porcelain, chocolate etc. Why not take a look?

The Cafè has normal opening hours during the day, and possibility to preorder the venue for events during the evenings. The cafè offers two venues with room for a total of 60 people. The cafè offer idyllic atmosphere during the outdoor serving in the backyard. During the summer season it is possible to have events outside with room for 200 people. A stage with lights and a sound system is available.

Bolærne

All together the three islands, Western Bolæren, Middle Bolæren and Eastern Bolæren cover over 2 square kilometers. In addition to this there are over 40 smaller islands, islets and skerries around the main islands. Due to the rich and varied flora and fauna that exists in the area, much of the archipelago is part of the Færder national park.

Transport
The only way to reach Bolærne is by boat. People will prefer to travel out in their own boat if they have one, but there is also a ferry which leaves daily from the town of Tønsberg in the summer. For more information on the ferry go to the official website Flybåten.no

There is also possible to go by taxiboat; Fjordtaxi.

Middle Bolæren
Considered by many the most beautiful island, Middle Bolæren is prized for its rich flora and scenic landscapes. There is a nice costal trail which connects the different sights on the island. Among other things there are various remnants from a POW camp built to house Russians during WWII,
several burial mounds from the viking age and a grand decidous forest. The Earls lodge is also a popular attraction. The most common way to access the island is from Kongshavnsundet.

Western Bolæren
Not as visited as the two other islands in summer, Western Bolæren nonetheless boasts many nice sights and swimming spots. Accessed mostly by the main quay at Jenserud, it is ideal for a quiet day out enjoying nature. There is a café, several cabins that can be rented and a big area where one can pitch tents for free. It has a coastal path, burial mounds, a viking camp and several fine beaches.

Eastern Bolæren
The most popular island of the three, Eastern Bolæren shows the strongest signs of human influence. Most of the buildings are situated around the guest port on the west side. These include a small hotel for overnight stay, a resturant and a kiosk. Bolærne fort organises guided trips of the islands defensive fortifications, but one may also walk among the bunkers and trenches at leisure. Like the two others, Eastern Bolæren has several bathing spots and paths crisscrossing the forests and rocks. There is also a designated area for pitching tents.

Ristorante Del Mare

Ristorante Del Mare offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes, as well as delicious Italian pasta and authentic stone-baked pizza.

The restaurant has an intimate, Mediterranean atmosphere with open kitchen so you can watch the chef prepare your food.

Before the dinner arrives on the table, you'll taste their excellent bruschetta, made with fresh herbs and their own home baked bread.

Welcome to an atmospheric restaurant with reasonable prices!

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.

The ruins of Olavs’ Church

Olav's Church was built in the late 1100s, and is a copy of the world's most important church; The Holy Sepulcher's Church in Jerusalem. It also has parallels to Olav's tomb in Trondheim. The ruins show an architecture and medieval thinking in Norway with important spiritual and political currents, at a time when both the crusades and pilgrimages characterized Europe. The round church in Tønsberg was the largest in the Nordic region, and must have been an important attraction of great cultural and spiritual significance, especially since there are few similar churches in Sweden, Denmark and elsewhere in Europe.

Olav Church also served as a grave and baptism church. In the Olav church, the viking king Erling Steinvegg was buried in 1207.

The round church belonged to the Olav Abbey in Tønsberg. It is mentioned for the first time in 1206, and was destroyed in fire, probably during the great city fire in 1536.

The roundhouse, which is the main part of the three rounds, was 23 meters in the inner diameter. The ruins of the church can be seen in the excavations made by the Olav Abbey.

The ruins are located downtown across from Tønsberg Library.

Strand

Conference / event
– Large conference / meeting room for up to 200 people
– Room with fireplace for up to 65 people
– Dining room with seating for 110 people
– Several smaller meeting rooms and living rooms
– Modern sound, light and projector
– Wireless network with good capacity

Bicycle routes in Sandefjord

The national coastal route no. 1 along the coast and the regional route no. 24 to Larvik also both pass through Sandefjord and offer beautiful natural scenery.

In addition there are 3 local routes:
-Torp Tour (18 km)
-Goksjø Tour (16,6 km)
-Marum Tour (13,3 km)

Håndverkeren Kaffebrenneri

With a strong focus on coffee craftsmanship and roasting, the venue offers a varied selection of coffee with distinctive flavours and aromas. Sweet treats and light lunch dishes are also served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The cosy courtyard features ample seating, palm trees, flowers, and string lights, creating a charming and relaxed setting. The courtyard also leads to an extended concept: up a staircase and through a door is the Ice Cream Bar, offering a wide selection of ice cream for all ages.

During the summer season, the area becomes a lively gathering place for coffee and ice cream enthusiasts, and is a popular stop for both locals and visitors.

Ringshaug Beach

Grassy slopes and shallow waters makes this beach very attractive for both young and old.

With a floating bridge, volleyball net, kiosk and WC, this beach is one of the most popular beaches for the locals in the Oslofjord. The beach is also well-equipped for the disabled.

There are great parking possibilities for both cars and bikes.

Furustrand Camping is close nearby.

Ringshaugstranda has the Blue Flag marking – which is an exclusive distinction awarded to approximately 4,500 beaches and marinas in 46 countries. Blue flag means that the beach offers a high level in terms of both environment, safety, service and water quality. You can read more at http://www.blueflag.org or http://www.fee.no.