The temperature in the pool is 28.5 degrees. Here are good opportunities for both exercise and play.
Horten swimming pool has a pay-per-view terminal.
The bath time is one hour. Ticket sales end one hour before closing time every day.
Children only have access to the swimming pool until 19:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Non-swimmers must be accompanied by adults.
Horten Swimming Pool is closed all public holidays.
Vestfold Art Center with various exhibitions within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts. The art center has between 6 and 10 different exhibitions during the year. You can see among other things, ceramic art, textile art, video art, performance art, drawing and installation depending on which artist or artists are shown.
During the normal opening hours, there will always be an employee present who can provide additional information about the art.
Viking Group activities 10 – 300 people
As a crew on board the Viking ship, Saga Oseberg, you can learn more about the Viking era. Meet the "Høvedsmann" (skipper) on the pier. After a small rowing-course, you will learn the words, expressions and rules on board. Then the group are ready for rowing the Tønsberg harbor and historic areas to Vestfjorden. Hear the exciting story of the Viking era, the Oseberg find, the Oseberg ship and the Oseberg women, and the construction of Saga Oseberg. Maybe there will be a rowing contest?
For large groups Saga Oseberg can be combined with smaller Viking boats and activities at Vikingodden.
Tailored programs for each group.
The ski facilities are open for everyone.
It is possible to reach by Stokke Ravei with parking, or take the 01 Bus and stop at Granerødveien.
Path with streetlights 4,2 km.
The Storås round is perfect for families, the path is 7 km and is recommended for everyone! A nice and calm trip with some hills up and down.
The Fokserød round is the long family trip, it goes though Vestergården and towards Fokserød. A nice trip with some steep hills.
The facilities are developed and driven by volunteers of Stokke ILs ski-group.
Look at www.Skisporet.no to see how the paths looks.
The nightclub 3 lykter is a club connected to Scandic Park Hotel Sandefjord.
During the weekend you can dance to the music and enjoy a drink from the bar.
The nightclub is closed during the summer.
The whole coastal path is approx. 13.1 km.
Rakkevik – Brunstad about 7 km
Brunstad – Melsomvik about 3.4 km
Melsomvik – Vårnes about 2.7 km
There are also 3 km marked trails in Bogen, from the quay up to Sundåsen hill.
Archaeologists in the 19th century were struck by how many burial mounds and other past memories they encountered. The explanation is that the "main road" went here, and the soil was suitable for the agriculture at that time. Farmers at Fevang found many objects in graves that they had dug in to or removed in the 1800s and early 1900s. Those who were historically interested sent them to the Museum (Oldsaksamlingen).
Archaeologist Nicolay Nicolaysen went here and dug out many of the burial mounds. It was concluded that at Fevang there were just about all the kinds of graves one could imagine from the time before Christianity. Nicolaysen found out that there have been buried people here for more than 1000 years – from the time around Christ's birth until the Christian cemeteries were established. In addition, the rich grave discoveries showed that many of the buried had been powerful men and women.
Among other objects, a gold jewel called "Berlokk" was found in a women's grave, along with two gold beads, two blue glass beads, a hairpin and two clips of bronze, ceramic and burned bones. The tomb is from the period 0-400 A.D. (Old Iron Age).
Source: Vestfold fylkeskommune
Holt Gård is located in Undrumsdal, 10-12 minutes drive both from Horten and Tønsberg. The farm produce organic food, such as vegetables, eggs, milk and meat, as well as some fruit and berries for juices and jams. The farm has varied opening hours through the year.
OPEN FARM
Open farm with café in Bryggerhuset. In the cafe you can buy freshly made baked goods, pizza and ice-cream (in season). Holt Gård serve mainly organic and self-produced food. See opening hours.
At the farm you can enjoy the farm life, visit the animals, jump in the hay and maybe go horseback riding.
GROUPS & MEETINGS
Holt Gård is availiable for groups who want to experience the life on the farm, or for celebrations throughout the year. Each season offers different activities and experiences.
Holt Gård can accommodate up to 65 people for celebrations in Bryggerhuset, and up to 25 people in the cafe. Bryggerhuset is suitable for meetings of up to 50 people. Read more at Holt Gård's website, and contact the hosts for a successful meeting.
Holt Gård is located only 10-12 minutes fom Horten and Tønsberg.
The hosts at Holt Gård creates a friendly and warm atmosphere around familyparties, celebrations, memorials, and events.
All served food is mainly based on own production at the farm.
The beautiful rooms are built in local natural materials.
Contact Holt Gård for more information!
Swimming spots in Lake Farris
There are many great swimming spots in Lake Farris. Both beach and soft rocks to relax on and jump in the water from. Going for a late night swim at the end of the summer is something magical. The evening sun will last longer and you will see a beautiful sunset. Lake Farris has many small islands, such as Eikenesøya and Bjørnøya. These are perfect destinations for kayakers.
20 km long lake
Lake Farris has a total area of 22 km2. It is for the most part in Larvik, with 20km from the Larvik fjord to the south and all the way north where it meets Siljan. Lake Farris has clean and clear water, and it provides drinking water to over 170 000 people.
The swimming spots
Most of the swimming spots are only available through walking or cycling, some only with a boat or kayak.
Here are some popular swimming spots in Lake Farris:
Jomfruhalvøya
Also called Kilenhalvøya. There is no beach, however the Svaberg (Soft rock/mountain) as many popular spots to swim. On the edge of the island is Verdens ende (The World's End).
Kattestranda
A nice sandy beach at Framnesodden. The area is family-friendly and accessible for wheelchair users. Toilets are available on site. The well-known Padlerhytta sells waffles a couple times a week.
Delesand
This may be the nicest beach in Farris. It is a little hideaway and is a bit far away from the road. Delesand is shallow and family-friendly area. The beach is a perfect endpoint after a cycling trip.
Roppestad
A popular swimming spot with Svaberg (Soft rock/mountain) and a nice green area to run around. Toilets are available. Roppestad is loved for its paths and areas to go for a walk.