Princess Kristina has a capacity for 48 passengers on board. The boat has one large sun deck where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and there is seating for all passengers both outdoors and indoors. The boat can be chartered on hourly basis throughout the year.
Tailor-made trips such as cruises in the archipelago in Færder national park, dinner cruise or guided cruise to the Bolærne Islands with M/S Princess Kristina are offered.
Different menus. All rights on board.
10-toppsturen Sandefjord is a long circular hiking route connecting ten hilltops around the centre of Sandefjord. Starting at the DNT Sandefjord office at Matrosgata 6, the route takes you through woodland, hills and landscapes close to town. Along the way, you can enjoy views across Sandefjord, the fjord and the surrounding countryside.
The full route is approximately 24 kilometres long and is best suited to experienced walkers looking for a substantial day hike. A shorter four-peak alternative is also available.
Ten peaks in one circular hike
The 10-Peak Hike is about more than reaching ten viewpoints. It offers an opportunity to discover different parts of Sandefjord, from wooded paths to hilltops overlooking the town and surrounding landscape.
The route visits these ten peaks in order:
1. Preståsen – 44 metres above sea level
2. Fjellvikåsen – 91 metres
3. Varden (Vardåsen) – 105 metres
4. Gjekstadåsen – 75 metres
5. Frebergåsen – 55 metres
6. Bygdeborgen at Unneberg – 116 metres
7. Hjertås – 148 metres
8. Mokollen – 107 metres
9. Midtås – 94 metres
10. Mølleråsen – 71 metres
Hjertås is the highest point on the hike. The route offers varied scenery, with woodland, hills, urban surroundings and views towards the coast.
A rewarding challenge for experienced walkers
The full 10-Peak Hike is classified as moderately demanding, but its length makes it a physically challenging outing. The published walking time is five to six hours, excluding breaks. Allow additional time for food, rest, navigation and enjoying the viewpoints.
The route follows a mixture of paths and some road sections, with several climbs and steeper stretches.
Wear suitable walking shoes and carry enough food and water for the full day. A current digital map is strongly recommended, as the route passes several path junctions. Find the route map and detailed directions on UT.no.
A shorter alternative: the Four-Peak Hike
If you would prefer a shorter walk, the four-peak route visits Mokollen, Midtåsen, Mølleråsen and Preståsen. This alternative is described as approximately 7 kilometres long, taking three to four hours plus breaks. It offers several hilltop experiences without the distance of the full 10-peak route. Check the current map and route details before setting out.
Walk independently or join a DNT activity
The 10-Peak Hike is associated with DNT Sandefjord, the local branch of the Norwegian Trekking Association. You can follow the published hiking route independently. DNT has also organised 10-peak events and activities involving registration at checkpoints. Organised events may have their own dates, registration procedures and participation requirements. Check the association's latest information before joining an organised event.
Plan your visit
The 10-Summit Hike takes you across ten hilltops around central Sandefjord. Choose the complete 24 km circuit or a shorter four-summit walk.
Distance and duration
The complete circular route is approximately 24 km, with an estimated walking time of 5–6 hours excluding breaks. Allow extra time for food, rest and viewpoints. The shorter four-summit route is approximately 7 km and takes an estimated 3–4 hours plus breaks.
Starting point and access
The walk begins and ends at DNT Sandefjord's premises, Matrosgata 6, 3210 Sandefjord. Check current parking arrangements and public transport connections before travelling.
Terrain and accessibility
The hike is graded moderate, but its length and repeated climbs require good stamina. The route follows natural paths and some roads, with steep sections, rocks and several trail junctions. The full circuit is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Good to know
Choose a day with suitable walking weather and enough daylight. Bring sturdy shoes, food, plenty of water and clothing for the conditions. Download the route map in advance for offline use. Wet paths and rocks can be slippery. Check with DNT Sandefjord for organised hikes and registration.
Skaperverket Café is located at Rådhusgaten 4 in central Tønsberg, close to the main square and a short walk from the waterfront. Run by the Salvation Army, the café serves lunch dishes, homemade baked goods, coffee and other drinks. Just across the street, at Rådhusgaten 1, you'll find the Fretex second-hand shop, making it easy to combine a café visit with some sustainable shopping.
Food and Drinks
The menu at Skaperverket includes open-faced shrimp sandwiches, chicken salads, sandwiches and filled bread rolls. The café also offers sweet treats such as custard buns, waffles, cakes and ice cream, alongside coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Food is prepared in Skaperverket's own kitchen, with takeaway options available if you'd prefer to enjoy your lunch or something sweet elsewhere.
Fretex and Second-Hand Shopping
Just across the street is Fretex, a second-hand shop selling clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and home décor. Browse pre-owned items and discover something to take home. The selection changes regularly depending on donations and available stock.
A Welcoming Community Space
Skaperverket is part of the Salvation Army's work in Tønsberg, providing a welcoming meeting place for people from different backgrounds. The café also offers opportunities for work training and social inclusion.
Skaperverket Kulturkafé hosts concerts and other cultural activities. Follow the Salvation Army in Tønsberg for information about upcoming events.
Opening Hours
Skaperverket Café and Fretex have separate opening hours. Visit their official channels for current opening hours and any changes.
Karljohansvern is located just outside the centre of Horten and was once the main base of the Royal Norwegian Navy. Today, you can explore the historic naval grounds on foot, visit museums, walk beside the Horten Canal and enjoy the natural surroundings of Hortenskogen forest. Historic military buildings, maritime heritage and coastal scenery make this an ideal place for a relaxing walk or a day of exploring.
Discover the history of Norway's naval base
Karljohansvern's history as a naval base began in 1818, when the Norwegian Navy established its main station in Horten. Over the following decades, the area developed into an extensive military complex with dockyard buildings, warehouses, workshops and other facilities connected to naval operations. The architecture reflects this development. Buildings from different periods stand alongside one another, revealing how the naval base expanded and adapted to changing technology. Much of Karljohansvern was once closed to the public. Today, you can walk among the historic buildings and discover how the former naval base has become an active cultural and heritage area.
Explore the Naval Museum and historic warships
At the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, you can discover the history of Norway's naval forces in times of war and peace. Its collections include maritime objects, ships, models and equipment that reveal life at sea and the development of the Royal Norwegian Navy. Visitors can also explore historic naval vessels, including the KNM Utstein submarine and the KNM Blink gunboat, when these are open to the public. Nearby, KNM Narvik, a preserved Norwegian warship from the Cold War, offers the opportunity to explore life aboard a naval vessel and discover its military history.
Discover photography and the Oslofjord
Inside one of the historic naval warehouse buildings, you will find Preus Museum, Norway's national museum of photography. Its exhibitions explore the history of photography and photography as an artistic medium. Karljohansvern is also home to the Oslofjord Visitor Centre. Particularly suitable for families, the centre offers interactive activities that introduce visitors to marine life and the environmental challenges facing the Oslofjord. Each museum has its own opening hours, so check current visitor information before planning your day.
Walk along the Horten Canal and through Hortenskogen
Karljohansvern is surrounded by green spaces, old trees and coastal scenery. The Horten Canal separates the historic naval grounds from the rest of the town, with paths offering views of small boats, historic buildings and the waterfront. Continue into Hortenskogen forest to discover woodland paths, mature oak trees and a varied natural environment. Parts of the area are protected for their plant and birdlife, so visitors should respect the natural surroundings. For a longer walk, follow the Karljohansvern circular trail, which leads through the historic naval grounds, beside the canal and through Hortenskogen towards the coast and Møringa.
Historic buildings and cultural experiences
Karljohansvern has developed into a place for art, culture and activities in historic surroundings. Former military buildings now serve various cultural purposes, and the area hosts concerts, exhibitions, markets and other events throughout the year. A visit can therefore include more than museums and history. You might discover a cultural event, explore the architecture or simply enjoy walking between the historic buildings. Events and activities vary throughout the year, so check current programmes before visiting.
Plan your visit
Karljohansvern is located in Horten, with the general address Karljohansvern, 3183 Horten, Norway. The museum area is approximately a 20-minute walk from central Horten and the harbour. The outdoor grounds are open to the public 24 hours a day, throughout the year. Exploring the grounds is free, while museums and selected events operate with their own opening hours and possible admission charges. Parking is available in designated areas, including near Kulturverftet on Kommandørkaptein Klincks vei. The area inside the historic walls at
Kulturverftet is car-free, with ordinary vehicle access and parking prohibited. The grounds include paved paths, woodland trails and historic outdoor areas with varying surfaces. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should contact individual museums or venues for information about their facilities. Visit the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency website for further information about Karljohansvern and visiting the historic grounds.
On the farm there are many different activities, bonfires, a farm shop and farm bakery.
Food and drinks
Feel free to bring your own campfire food. The farm sells hot / cold drinks and baked goods from a wood-fired oven / griddle.
The farm shop & farm bakery
Yarn and products of wool and fiber from the farm's mohair goats, alpacas and Old Norse spælsau.
Meat from Old Norse spælsau.
Baked from wood-fired oven.
Honey, coffee, tea and spices.
Feels and wood products made by the nobleman on the farm etc.
Open Sundays! The opening hours may change. NB! Always check their facebook page for updated information regarding opening hours.
Right on Tønsberg's waterfront, Garda Trattoria brings a taste of Italy to the table. Pinsa romana, pasta and Italian small plates are at the heart of the menu, with plenty of reasons to order a few dishes and share. Come for lunch or gather friends and family for a leisurely dinner.
Pinsa, pasta and something for everyone
At Garda, ordering a few dishes for the table is part of the fun. Start with arancini, bruschetta or focaccia before moving on to pasta or pinsa romana.
The pinsa comes with a choice of toppings, from classic Margherita with mozzarella and basil to varieties with burrata or seafood. The pasta menu includes dishes such as tortelloni with mushrooms and truffle. Dining with a group? Garda also has a sharing menu, making it easy to try several dishes together. You might just find yourself reaching for another slice from someone else's plate.
Sundays, Italian style
On Sundays, Garda Sundays brings a buffet of pinsa, pasta and salads to the table. It's a lovely way to spend time with family or friends, especially when everyone fancies something different.
An evening on the waterfront
Garda is part of the FOYN complex in Nedre Langgate, right in the heart of Tønsberg's waterfront dining district. Drop in for lunch, start the evening with a few small plates or settle in for a longer dinner. The restaurant also welcomes birthday celebrations and groups who want to enjoy a meal together.
Opening hours and reservations
Garda Trattoria normally opens at 11 am Monday to Friday and at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant stays open into the evening, while the kitchen closes earlier.
Tables can be reserved through Garda's website, where you'll also find the current menu, prices and opening hours. If you have food allergies or special dietary requirements, contact the restaurant before your visit.
The route starts in Oslo and goes along bike-friendly roads through Asker and Bærum to Drammen, and further south in a flat and bicycle-friendly landscape through Vestfold. The tour offers varied landscapes in easy terrain. Ride through beautiful cultural landscapes with plenty of great swimming spots along the way. Included in the price are 3 night at a hotel w/breakfast, infomaterial, directions and Merlot GPS map.
Day by day
Day 1 Oslo – Drammen 48 km
The route goes on a bike path parallel to the E18 to Lysaker. From there you follow National Cycle Route 1 via small roads to Bærum and on to Nesbru and Asker center. From asker the route goes to Lier and further along Drammenselva. The hotel is located close to the train station. It is possible to take the train from Asker to Drammen if you want to avoid hills over Liertoppen.
Day 2 Drammen – Horten 50 km
Here the route follows the cycle path along Drammenselva and continoues up light slopes towards Sande. The pier in Holmestrand is well suited for a lunch break with views of the fjord and marina. Further south you follow small roads towards Horten. Here it is recommended to take a walk in the area around the old navy base Karljohansvern. The area offers historical experiences in scenic surroundings. Today's best swimming spots can be found at Holm in Sandebukta and Hagermannsparken in Holmestrand.
Day 3 Horten – Sandefjord 55 km
The last day of cycling starts with following National cycle path 1 out of Horten on forest trails towards Åsgårdstrand. You will pass Midgard Vikingsenter where you can take a closer look at the life of the Vikings in Vestfold. The center constantly has exciting new exhibitions, which illustrate various aspects of Viking history. The center is located by the beautiful Borrehaugene, which is one of Norway's most important national cultural monuments. Be sure to visit the magnificent Guild Hall – a reconstruction of one of the Vikings' great banqueting halls. In Åsgårdstrand you ride past Edvard Munch's house, which is often open to visitors. Furthermore, a cycle path is followed along the coast towards Tønsberg. At Skallevollstranda it is nice to go for a swim.
In the center of Tønsberg you have the opportunity to visit Haugar Vestfold Art Museum where you can, among other things, see Andy Warhol's tribute to Munch. Make a stop at Vikingodden on the dock in Tønsberg and see the replicas of the Vikingships: Oseberg ship and the Klåstad ship. On weekends, there are skilled guides in place who tell about Vestfold's Viking history. The route continues through Stokke municipality and the idyllic melsomvik, with good swimming spots along the way. The further journey passes the Gokstad Ship's burial ground. before arriving in Sandefjord. Hereyou can visit Hvalfangsmuseet – the national and international knowledge and activity center for whale and whaling history. Dinner can be enjoyed on the edge of the pier, for example at Brygga 11, Geir Skeie to enjoy some delicious seafood.
Day 4 – Sandefjord
Home travel day. After breakfast at the hotel, the program is over. Take the bike on the train back to Oslo, or continue exploring Vestfold. Take a ferry from Engø boat harbor via Veierland to Tenvik on Nøtterøy. Veierland is a charming car-free island that is explored on foot or by bike. After arriving in Tenvik you can ride your bake to the magnificent The World's End for magical nature experiences and a bite to eat.
Period: Every day from May 15 to August 3, 2020.
Price: NOK 1.750,-
For more information and to book your tour, contact Merlot Travels.
Gamle Eidsfos Kro is located in the former workers' cottages along Bråtagata, in the historic ironworks village of Eidsfoss. The restaurant serves homemade Norwegian traditional dishes, pizza, lighter meals and desserts in buildings that retain much of their original character. During summer, guests can also dine outside in the garden.
Traditional Norwegian food and homemade pizza
The menu includes Norwegian classics such as meatballs with mushy peas, alongside burgers, steaks and other main courses. Homemade pizzas, open sandwiches and lighter dishes are also available for lunch.
For dessert, choose from homemade apple cake and other sweet treats. The selection may change, so check the restaurant's website for current menus, prices and allergen information.
Dining in historic Eidsfoss
The restaurant occupies former workers' cottages associated with the history of Eidsfos Ironworks. Original architectural details give the dining rooms their character, while the garden offers outdoor seating during the warmer months.
Eidsfoss is known for its well-preserved historic buildings beside Lake Eikeren. A meal at Gamle Eidsfos Kro can easily be combined with a walk along Bråtagata and through the old ironworks village.
Private events and catering
Gamle Eidsfos Kro welcomes private gatherings such as christenings, confirmations, birthdays and memorial receptions. The restaurant offers dedicated group menus as well as catering, including hot meals, buffets, open sandwiches and lighter dishes.
Regular dining is counter service, while table service is available for pre-booked events. Private gatherings can also be arranged outside normal opening hours by agreement.
Opening hours and enquiries
Gamle Eidsfos Kro has seasonal opening hours. In October, the restaurant lists opening hours of 1 pm to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 8 pm on Sundays. The kitchen closes at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 pm on Sundays.
For current opening hours, table enquiries, private events and catering, call +47 33 05 70 00 or visit the restaurant's website.
Stavern Dive Center offers taxi boat and other boat transport to Svenner and Tvistein Fyr, as well as various types of boat trips in the area between Helgeroa-Stavern and Tønsberg throughout the year.
The diving center has 2 boats of the brand Polarcirkel 845 with 350 hp engine. Each boat is certified for up to 12 passengers.
The boats are sturdy, and can be used to transport people, cargo, luggage, divers etc. according to the customer's needs. The seats in the boat can be removed if more space on deck is needed.
Sandefjord's city bath "Strømbadet" opened in the summer of 2020.
The bath is located on the left of "hesteskoens" (horse shoe) left pier on Hjernesstranda.
Service building with toilets, showers and laundry room for washing and drying clothes.
During periods of prolonged or heavy rainfall, there may be transient poor bath water quality surrounding Strømbadet. This will be warned with red light upon arrival at the area. Swimming is not recommended when the red light is present.
You will find a large parking lot at the junction Sandefjordsveien – Strandpromenaden.