Channel: Visit Vestfold Medlemmer

10-toppsturen Sandefjord

In total, you walk approx. 800 meters in altitude on the trip. On the trip, you will get a fantastic view of the city, the fjord and the surrounding landscape.

Duration: The tour takes 5-6 hours plus breaks.
Difficulty: Medium

The 10 peaks

Preståsen 44 m.a.s.l
Fjellvikåsen 91 m.a.s.l
Varden 105 m.a.s.l
Gjekstadåsen 75 m.a.s.l
Frebergåsen 55 m.a.s.l
Bygdeborgen på Unneberg 116 m.a.s.l
Hjertås 148 m.a.s.l
Mokollen 107 m.a.s.l
Midtås 94 m.a.s.l
Mølleråsen 71 m.a.s.l

If you don't want to do the whole 10-peak tour, you can do the 4-peak tour. The trip is approx. 7 km and takes 3-4 hours plus breaks. The trip goes to Mokollen, Midtåsen, Mølleråsen and Preståsen.

BUA – sports and leisure equipment

What is BUA?
BUA is Larvik municipality's equipment shed, where everyone can borrow sports and leisure equipment. With equipment from BUA it is easy for children and young people to try more varied activities. BUA works as a library where you borrow equipment for up to a week and return it.

Where is BUA?
BUA is located in Kristian Fredriksvei 3, 1st flooor of "Verdensmesteren" school and opposite Farrishallen. Open monday, wednesday and fridays from 2 p.m to 6 p.m.

How to borrow equipment
Everyone is encouraged to register their own loan profile before borrowing. This is done at http://www.bua.io/registrer?redirect=%2F

When you are in BUA, you will find the equipment you want to borrow or talk to those who work at BUA. The first time you borrow from us, you must show identification. If you are under 18, you must bring an adult with you for the first time (someone who is over 18 and responsible for the loan).

What equipment can I borrow?
Sports and outdoor equipment for summer, winter and year-round. Such as: balls, disc golf, soccer shoes, calfskin, roller skates, hammock, SUP board, crab line, outdoor toys, cross-country skis and boots, alpine equipment, hockey equipment, bicycles, scooters, bicycle cart, tent, sleeping bags, bags, carrying chisels , mm See more here: https://www.bua.io/utlansordninger/bua-larvik

Borrowing Policy
– take good care of the equipment you borrow.
– remember to return the equipment at the agreed time, so others do not have to wait.
– if there is something wrong with the equipment, let us know so that BUA can fix it.
– if the equipment is damaged during use, talk to BUA so that you can find a solution.
– if you lose the equipment or do not return it, you must replace it.
You can find loan terms here – also in several languages ​​at the bottom of the text: https://www.bua.io/artikkel/betingelser

Eidsfoss post office museum

Tourist office
At the Post Office Museum you can also ask for information. When the Post Office Museum is closed, tourists can turn to the Jernverksmuseet for information.

Sykkeltur Horten – Tønsberg – Hvasser

Horten – Borre – Åsgårdstrand – Ringshaug- Tønsberg

The surroundings are varied with forests, cultural landscapes and small towns. The substrate changes slightly on the way to Tønsberg with both wide and slightly narrower trails through idyllic forest areas. Once at Hvasser, there are various food options and hiking opportunities. It is also possible to take the bus back to Tønsberg.

Challenges: You have to follow the signs along National Bicycle Route 1 to find the way. There may be some car noise along the way on the road beyond Nøtterøy, especially during the public holidays. Separate bike paths next to it still make the route safe.

Start point / end point: Horten harbor / Hvasser v / Tjøme
Distance: 56 km
Estimated time: Two days
Substrate: Approx. 85% asphalt, 15% dirt road / wide path
Total climb: 440 h
Difficulty: Easy
Suitable for: Families with cycling children from 9-10 years
Recommended bike type: Most bike types can be used, but road bikes are less suitable here.
Digital map link: here

Source: VG – Fem fine sykkelturer for familien

Skaperverket Café and Fretex Second-Hand

The café offers healthy food, sweets, cold and hot meals in nice surroundings. You can get sandwiches, salad, rolls, sunflower buns, waffles, cakes, ice cream and a large selection of good coffee drinks, tea and mineral water. All with nice prices, produced in the Skaperverkets's own kitchen. The café also offers Take Away, and has plenty of things you can bring with you in the boat, on the beach, in the park or on a bike ride.

When you visit the cafe, you can also do a good deal at Fretex, which has a large and inviting secondhand store with a supply of goods every week.

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. 

Visit a farm – Ramnes Søndre gård

On the farm there are many different activities, bonfires, a farm shop and farm bakery.

Food and drinks
Feel free to bring your own campfire food. The farm sells hot / cold drinks and baked goods from a wood-fired oven / griddle.

The farm shop & farm bakery
Yarn and products of wool and fiber from the farm's mohair goats, alpacas and Old Norse spælsau.
Meat from Old Norse spælsau.
Baked from wood-fired oven.
Honey, coffee, tea and spices.
Feels and wood products made by the nobleman on the farm etc.

Open Sundays! The opening hours may change. NB! Always check their facebook page for updated information regarding opening hours.

Foyn Restaurant

The Foyn Restaurant, bar and nightclub is open from lunch to late night. 

Restaurant
Foyn Restaurant has a large sunny terrace overlooking the pier, where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink. In the evening, the restaurant slides over to a popular bar and nightclub.

Bar and Nightclub
Music by DJ´s every day during the summer season, as well as on weekends in the winter. 

In the backyard you will find idyllic Foynhagen, a green gem (garden) that is visited by national and international artists during the summer. After the concerts, Foyn and Foynhagen are transformed into Norway's largest nightclub with a capacity of 1950 guests.

The restaurant is newly refurbished.

Taxiboat / RIB tour from Stavern and Larvik

Stavern Dive 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.