Sandefjord Bathhouse was opened as a health resort in 1837, and both royalty and well-known figures from the arts world were among the guests at the spa. The resort remained in operation up until the Second World War. The old Spa is today used for culture and banqueting rooms.
Guided tours during the summer season will be announced at Kurbadets facebook site and in the Event calendar What´s on?
Guided tours for groups
If you would like a guided tour of the Kurbadet, please contact the Kurbadet administration.
Kokeriet is located on the waterfront in Sandefjord. The restaurant is decorated with authentic objects, photographs and documentation from whaling expeditions.
The menu includes Kokeriet’s fish soup with curry, basil, mussels, vegetables and the fish of the day. Whale is also served with seasonal accompaniments.
Groups and events
Kokeriet welcomes larger groups and private events. Contact the restaurant directly for group bookings and other enquiries.
See the current menu and opening hours or book a table at Kokeriet Restaurant.
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 is tucked away from the city streets in central Sandefjord, with seating both indoors and outside in its secluded courtyard.
Stop by for lunch, cakes and something to drink in relaxed surroundings, while still being right in the centre of town. The spacious outdoor seating area is an important part of the café’s character.
Located in Kongensgate, Bakgården Café is a natural stop between shopping, city life and other experiences in central Sandefjord.
Opening hours, events and what is on offer may vary. Check Bakgården Café’s own channels for the latest information before your visit.
Bolærne was recently opened up to the public after having been owned by the military for many years. The military influence is most apparent on Eastern Bolæren, but all three islands show signs of human activity, sometimes streching as far back as 1000 years BCE.
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 is located in Kilgata at Kilen Brygge, a short walk from Sandefjord town centre. The menu features Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, fish and meat.
The restaurant has an open kitchen and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Tables can be booked in advance.
See the current menu and opening hours or book a table at Ristorante Del Mare.
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.
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
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)
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.
