The Aarholt-tunet Gjestegård has space for your own thoughts, good conversations, magical moments or simply childish wonder.
In the summer Aarholt Farm invites families to a week full of activities. Experience cutting the sheeps, baking bread, climbing, singing, snuggle with the bunnies, picking eggs from the hens and telling each other good stories. In the winter, couples are invited to couple-courses.
Open and free ice rink for children and young people under 20 years of age. Skates and personal equipment must be brought.
Season: 15 October – 15 April.
Use of sticks and pucks is regulated at certain times for safety reasons.
Sticks and pucks are not permitted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The same applies on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Sticks and pucks are permitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The same applies on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
The use of the club and puck is time-regulated for the sake of everyone's safety.
Special Opening hours during Christmas and Holidays. More info Sandefjord Kommune
Bedehuset is located in a former prayer house dating from 1875, close to Herregården in Larvik. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and pizza, with dishes including sandwiches, seafood, burgers, and vegetarian and vegan options.
The menu varies between lunch and dinner service, and there are separate dishes for children. Visit the restaurant’s website for the current menu, prices and allergen information.
Historic building and outdoor seating
During the summer, you can sit outside beneath the pergola on the terrace. Indoors, the restaurant has space for both small and larger groups, while the former prayer house from 1875 remains a distinctive part of the setting.
Private events and groups
Bedehuset welcomes both small and larger parties and offers dedicated group and event menus. The venue can be used for birthdays, confirmation celebrations, corporate events and other gatherings. Larger groups are advised to contact the restaurant in advance.
Restaurant Njord is located at RS Noatun and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu follows the seasons and features Nordic flavours inspired by the sea and the surrounding landscape.
For lunch, you can choose from salads, open sandwiches and hot dishes. In the evening, the restaurant serves à la carte dishes and seasonal menus. During summer, the terrace overlooking the fjord is open.
Groups and events
Restaurant Njord can be reserved for groups, private events and other occasions. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant is reserved for group bookings.
See the current menu and opening hours or book a table at Restaurant Njord.
Get to know Sandefjord municipality better.
Season start on the trips are on the 26th of April!
Big Ben is located on Tønsberg Torv and has been a pub here since 1991. The venue has its own kitchen serving Italian-style pizza and small dishes, while a large outdoor seating area opens onto the square during summer.
The dining area has around 30 seats, and tables can be reserved by phone. The menu varies, so check Big Ben’s website for the current selection and prices.
Live music and DJs at weekends
Big Ben regularly hosts live music, troubadour performances and DJ nights at weekends. The programme changes throughout the year, with upcoming events published on an ongoing basis.
Historic surroundings on Tønsberg Torv
Big Ben is located in the building with the old fire-hose tower on Tønsberg Torv. The building previously housed both a fire station and a police station and was built on the ruins of St Mary’s Church towards the end of the 19th century. The old prison cells have been preserved and are now used as toilets.
Groups and private events
Big Ben welcomes groups and private parties of around 10 to 30 people. Enquiries about private events and table reservations can be made directly to the pub by phone or email.
The location of Brødrene Berggren is central – in the middle of the harbour in Sandefjord. A rich selection of fish and other seafood is offered here, with the main emphasis on the local short-traveled food; – what the fishermen at their three receptions have caught.
In the production, fillets are cut by hand so that the quality of the fish is maintained in the best possible way. Brødrene Berggren have their own smokehouse, where all the smoked fish you find in the shop is produced the old-fashioned way.
You can order food for an event, such as shellfish table, seafood table, herring table and other temptations. See the menu on Brødrene Berggren's website.
Brødrene Berggren's highest wish is to give all customers a good shopping experience, followed by a good dining experience!
The building also houses the restaurant Brygga 11, a well-renowned seafood-restaurant, owned by Geir Skeie – the winner of Bocuse d'Or 2009.
The artworks are comossoned by ByLab, Culture Sports and leisure, and Area plan in Larvik municipality. In addition to Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, the business community in Larvik has contributed to the project.
Ingvar Ambjørnsen – Parking lot by Oskars gate by the town square.
Carl Nesjar – At the bottom of Kongegata behind the Farris factory
Arne Nordheim – Parking lot by Nedre Torggate.
Thor Heyerdahl – Was demolished in connection to building the new Grandkvartalet. The new artwork can be found at Quality Hotel Grand Larvik.
Antonio Bibalo – Parking lot at the top of Bøkestredet, Øvre Bøkeligate. (The mural was painted over in the summer of 2024 due to poor condition , and construction plans. The artists hope to have the opportunity to paint Bibalo elsewhere in the town).
Norwegian Red Cross Centres – Eidene is located on Tjøme in Færder municipality and offers meeting and conference facilities for businesses, organisations and groups. Meetings, conferences and corporate kick-off events can be combined with catering, accommodation and activities across a 55-hectare property featuring forests, beaches and rocky coastal scenery.
Meeting and Conference Facilities on Tjøme
Eidene offers several meeting rooms and conference facilities for groups of different sizes. The largest conference hall, Store Færder, accommodates up to 160 people and has four adjoining breakout rooms.
Malerstua accommodates up to 60 people, while Nye Sjøstua has capacity for 30. Several smaller meeting rooms are also available. All meeting facilities offer wireless internet access and audiovisual equipment.
Conferences with Accommodation
Eidene accommodates both day meetings and multi-day conferences. Catering can be tailored to each event, including lunch, refreshments and meals throughout the stay.
The centre offers 185 beds across 88 rooms in the main building and several accommodation buildings. The new Søndre building, completed in 2025, features 26 rooms with private bathrooms.
Corporate Kick-offs and Team Building
Businesses can combine professional gatherings with activities designed to encourage teamwork and collaboration. Eidene offers group challenges, team competitions and outdoor experiences in the surrounding forests and coastal areas.
After the activities, groups can enjoy dinner in Vikingstua, where the fireplace and rustic surroundings provide a relaxed setting for socialising.
Catering and Corporate Events
Eidene provides catering for meetings, courses, conferences and other corporate events. Businesses can arrange day meetings, company celebrations and Christmas parties, with opportunities to combine dining with activities and overnight stays.
A Conference Stay with a Purpose
Eidene is part of Røde Kors Sentrene AS, owned by the Norwegian Red Cross. Revenue from events and accommodation helps support the centre's humanitarian work.
For information about conference facilities, prices and bookings, visit Norwegian Red Cross Centres – Eidene.