Free entrance.
Skate renal from the kiosk from 12.00 Saturdays and Sundays in the season.
In the summer, the arena is used for concerts, music shows and exhibitions.
For opening hours see Tønsberg kommune
Channel: Visit Vestfold Medlemmer
Coastal trails in Tønsberg
COASTAL PATHS
Essoskogen (Esso forest) 5,8 km
Exciting combined coastal path and nature trail through a veritable and stunning natural area with a rich collection of rare plant species and insects. The forest is also rich in edible mushrooms. Characteristic of Essoskogen are the beautiful pebbles along the fjord. The forest has beautiful hiking trails and a good forest road that makes it easy to traverse with both a wheelchair, a walker and a bike. In old days holiday colonies were held for Oslo children here. Essoskogen stretches from the Essorafferium at the Slagentangen of Skallevold. There are good parking opportunities outside of the Essoraffenium.
Husøy 4 km.
Coastal path that takes you around the island. Start at the sports facility and follow the trail via Bloksberg around the island's east side to Husøy Brygge. Paved road between Sandoddveien and Husøystrand.
Parking at the sports facility.
CENTRAL NATURE TRAILS
Grevestien 3,2 km. (alternatively a longer hike over Frodeåsen hill – Great view! Ca. 12 km)
Marked path – Peewit symbol – from Honnørbryggen through Nordby and Ilene Nature Reserve to the bird watching tower. The tour takes you through much of Tønsberg's venerable medieval history. From Ilene Nature Reserve there is a short detour to the forest Gullkronene nature reserve. (Be aware of the busy road that must be crossed)
Parking at Tønsberg Stadium or at Brygga.
CULTURE TRAILS
For those who are interested in both nature experiences and history, 8 cultural trails can be recommended. The paths are largely connected to each other, so the length of the trip is up to you to decide.
1. Oseberg 7 km.
In Oseberghaugen, the world's largest Viking are find – the Oseberg ship – was discovered in 1904. Oseberg is located in Slagendalen, 5 km northeast of Tønsberg city center in Vestfold. Traces of older settlements and burial mounds dating back to 3000 years ago can be found here.
2. Storemyr 7 km.
Caves, large and ancient oak trees and "Tusenårseika" are some of what this trail has to offer.
Parking at Ringshaug school.
3. Bekketjønnmyra 7 km.
Exciting landscape with grave. Short distance to the coastal path between Vallø and Karlsvika.
Parking at Slagen idrettspark.
4. Aker – Hoksnes -Manum
A trail through bygdeborg, gravøyser, farm history and the history of the ski slope on Bjelland.
Parking at Bjelland and Aker.
5. Nordre Slagen 17 km.
Exciting forest path in beautiful cultural landscape.
Parking at Slagen Idrettspark or Åsgårdstrand.
6. Romsrunden 6 km.
The trail flows through old farms and mansions.
Parking at Tønsberg Montesorriskole at Jareteigen.
7. Rakkåsstien 11 km.
Nice jogging trail in variable terrain.
Parking at Greveskogen Sports Park.
8. Bergstien 2,5 km.
A path of prison history from World War II. Berg Prison was established as a detention camp for Jews and opponents of the Nazis. Information boards and memory discs are installed around the trail.
Parking at Berg Prison.
FOREST HIKES
Signalen 4,5 km
Easy path to Tønsberg municipality's highest point 145 moh. Here is a great view. Previously, the Signal had a village castle and a place of residence. This trip is also suitable for children.
Parking at Holt farm. 20 km from Tønsberg
Langevann in Re 3,6 km
Easy roundtrip around the lake Langevannet. Parking Langevannsveien. 20 km from Tønsberg.
Trollsvannet rundt 4 km
Popular Sundaytrip to Trollsvannstua. Parking Trollsvann. 30 km from Tønsberg. Link to map ut.no.
Merkedammen in Re ca. 25 km
Hard roundtrip on roads and paths.
Parking Merkedammen. 33 km from Tønsberg. Link to map ut.no.
Maps
Free maps of the hiking trails can be found on the Tønsberg municipality's website, and at the Service Center of the municipality at the Town Hall.
Tønsberg Ice Skating Hall
Free access.
Helmets mandatory and separated for the clubs and puck.
Own skates must be brought.
Søndre Slagen Church
Søndre Slagen church is a modern but medieval-inspired church. The church is built of brick.
Inside the church there are around 350 seats.
There is, among other things, a gallery and an altar inside the church. On the altarpiece hangs a large altar carpet, measuring 4×8 metres, from 1979.
On the outside of the church there is a relatively large cemetery.
Teie Church
Teie church is made of brick and wood, and was inaugurated in 1977. The architect was Elisabeth Breen Fidjestøl.
The altar tapestry was made by Else Marie Jakobsen, while Brit Sørensen did the crucifix.
The church has several functions, and is used for both meetings and events in addition to the weekly services and Sunday school.
The church has 520 seats.
Torød Church
Torød church is built of wood, and has 200 seats.
Although the church grounds are fenced, no funerals are held in Torød church. For this they use the cemetery of Nøtterøy church, which is also 700 years older than Torød.
Sem Church
Sem church was first built in wood at the beginning of the 12th century. The church burned down in 1682, and was then rebuilt as we see it today, in stone. In 1999, the 900th anniversary of the church was celebrated after it was renovated. The result of this is today's appearance.
There are around 300 seats in Sem church.
Nøtterøy Church
Nøtterøy Church is a beautiful church building from the early Middle Ages (12th century). The building is cross-shaped and built in stone with a romantic style. The building was originally consecrated as Mary's Church, and is the main church in Nøtterøy parish.
The church has 600 seats, and stands in the middle of a pretty cemetery. Nearby there is a war memorial in honor of Norwegian war veterans, created by sculptor Carl E. Paulsen.
To the west of the church you will find Prestegårdsskogen, with the cultural monument Nøtterøy clergy house from the 19th century.
The church's altarpiece is from the 18th century, and was painted by Jacob Lindegård.
Slagen Church
Slagen church is located in Tønsberg municipality, and is a long church built in stone.
There are over 500 seats in the church.
In the years 1955-56, the church was restored. The altarpiece, pulpit and baptismal font we see today in the church are from that time. The cemetery seen on the outside of the church has been expanded in recent times. Today it stretches to both sides of the road.
Tønsberg Coast Culture Centre
Tønsberg Coastal Culture Center is located by the Canal in Tønsberg, and was established in 1991. Both buildings and boats can be rented out for groups and events.
The Coast Culture Centre includes the quayside, vessels worthy of preservation, slip, shipyard for the restoration of vessels, smithy and foundry, motor repair yard, sail maker's workshop and rigging workshop.
The Coast Culture Centre is also the home port for the Arctic sailing ship "Havnøy".
The shanty choir was started in 2003, and usually practices at Riggerloftet on Monday evenings from 18-20.45.