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.
Departure from "Honnørbrygga" in Tønsberg. Attendance 45 minutes before departure.
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.
Kompasset Café and Restaurant is located by the guest harbour on Østre Bolæren. During summer, the menu includes Bolærne fish soup and Italian pizza, and there is also a children’s menu.
Pizza and most dishes from the à la carte menu are available for takeaway. Outside the main season, a simpler selection of dinner dishes is served.
Kompasset does not normally take table reservations. Groups of more than 15 people should contact the restaurant before arrival.
See current opening hours and menus at Kompasset at Bolærne.
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.
The restaurant is located in the main building at Hotell Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund, and serves lunch and dinner in historic surroundings. The kitchen prepares most dishes from scratch and uses local ingredients whenever possible, with an à la carte menu that changes with the seasons.
The dining room has been restored to its original 1883 style and is used for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also welcomes both small and large groups.
Groups and the hotel brewery
The hotel has several function rooms, including Kongesalen and Biblioteket. The hotel’s own brewery is located in the basement, and house beers are served in the restaurant.
See the current menu and opening hours or book a table at Hotell Karljohansvern.
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.
Stolpejakt is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.
Read more about Stolpejakt on the website.
To access the map, you must download the Stolpejakten app or register at Stolpejakten.no.
The Slottsfjell Museum has banqueting rooms for 6 – 150 people.
Meetings and conference capacity for up to 80 people.
Contact Vestfoldmuseene for more information.
