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Oslofjord Convention Center

Oslofjord Convention Center is one of Europe’s largest integrated conference destinations, with capacity for around 9,000 overnight guests and up to 12,000 participants per day.
Everything is located on one connected site. Accommodation, meeting spaces, and arenas are seamlessly integrated, allowing events to be delivered without the need for transport between venues.

Designed by architect Niels Torp, the venue is built as a village rather than a single structure. This creates a natural flow between spaces and a cohesive experience for participants. Despite its scale, Oslofjord feels structured and accessible, and works equally well for smaller groups seeking a more focused setting.

Today, Oslofjord is an open and neutral meeting place for conferences, congresses, concerts, sports events, and a wide range of gatherings throughout the year, from executive meetings to large international events.

The venue is located by the waterfront in Melsomvik, between Tønsberg and Sandefjord, within easy reach of both Oslo and international transport hubs. The coastal setting is an integral part of the experience, offering open space, fresh air, and direct access to nature.
Outside of events, the area is open to the public and is widely used for walking, training, and recreation along the coastal path and surrounding landscape.

Location and accessibility
20 km from Torp Sandefjord Airport
Approx. 1.5 hours from Oslo
158 km from Oslo Airport Gardermoen
6 km to the nearest train station
1.4 km to the nearest bus stop

Ferry connections
Sandefjord–Strömstad (Sweden)
Larvik–Hirtshals (Denmark)
Horten–Moss

Parking
Approx. 1,750 parking spaces on site
Additional off-site parking is available for larger events

Bruddet at Tjøme

Set in scenic surroundings on Tjøme, Bruddet is a former quarry at Brøtsø transformed into a distinctive outdoor stage. The performance space is carved directly into the rock, offering impressive dimensions, a unique atmosphere, and excellent acoustics, with capacity for up to 1,000 people. The raw stone walls create a powerful natural backdrop for concerts, theatre, dance, and art.

Bruddet operates as a regular summer venue from June to August.

Summer 2026 at Bruddet
From June 13 to August 15, the venue will host a diverse program including jazz, classical and pop concerts, as well as theatre and family performances – all set in an open-air environment.

The café opens two hours before each performance.

About Bruddet
Brøtsøbruddet is a non-profit company aim is to create high-quality cultural experiences for a broad audience, presenting a diverse program across artistic disciplines. The venue collaborates with festivals such as Klassisk ved Havet and Færderbiennalen, as well as Nøtterøy Cultural Centre and a wide range of artists from Norway and abroad. In 2026, Bruddet also collaborates with the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and the Architectural Association in London.

Tickets and program
For updated program information and tickets, visit the website. Tickets at notteroy.kulturhus.no.

Galleri Verftsporten

Galleri Verftsporten was established in 2011 and is a vibrant gallery with regularly changing exhibitions. Here, you will encounter both resident artists and invited exhibitors presenting new works each month. The interaction between them creates a dynamic environment characterized by inspiration, development, and artistic diversity.

The gallery is run as a non-profit initiative, where the artists themselves manage operations alongside their own artistic practice.

Resident artists
The gallery is home to eight permanent artists and craftspeople, many of whom have their daily workspace on site. They represent a range of disciplines, offering a broad and varied selection of art and crafts. Visitors can move from studio to studio, experience creative processes up close, and meet the artists at work.

Veronica Sørem – glass artist
Thorild Marie Instebø – textile artist
Jorunn Knudsen – glass artist
Roar Freslo – glass artist
Therese Wahl – painter
Sine Wiksén – painter
Laila Negård – ceramic artist
Marit Berg – painter

Visitors are welcome to engage in conversation with the artists – often over a cup of coffee.

Opening hours
The gallery is open Sundays from 12:00–15:00
Visits on weekdays are available by appointment

Guest exhibitors
The gallery hosts 7–8 guest exhibitors annually. These are presented as “Artist of the Month” on the gallery’s website. Applications to exhibit are welcome.

Treventyret

At Treventyret, children can explore woodworking, tools, and their own creativity in a safe and inspiring environment. The workshop is located in the old school building at Grindløkken School and offers hands-on activities where children can build, shape, and create their own small wooden projects.

The activities are suitable for families, schools, kindergartens, after-school programs (SFO), and events, and are designed to foster a sense of achievement, curiosity, and creative expression. Here, craftsmanship, play, and learning are combined in a way that gives children a unique and memorable experience.
Treventyret offers, among other things:

Open family workshops on weekends and during school holidays
Themed woodworking activities for children
Creative courses and activity days for kindergartens, schools, and after-school programs
Activities for festivals, market days, and events
Safe, inclusive, and pedagogically adapted experiences for different age groups

Treventyret provides children with a unique, hands-on, and creative experience that stands out in the region’s range of activities—where craftsmanship, play, and learning come together.

Ishuset i Havna

Ishuset i Havna – ice cream café in Nevlunghavn

The charming ice cream café Ishuset i Havna is located in the heart of idyllic Nevlunghavn. It is a popular meeting place for both locals and visitors.

Best known for its delicious ice cream, Ishuset also serves coffee and a selection of baked goods. The café also includes a small shop offering interior items and jewellery, including pieces by goldsmith Tone Gyrid Nilsen, who runs the place.

The café is open on weekends during the season:
Saturday: 10:00–18:00
Sunday: 10:00–17:00

Follow Ishuset i Havna on Instagram or Facebook for updates and events.

Solsiden Restaurant

The summer season 2026 is about to start.

Table reservations are now open!

Send an email to bord@solsidenstavern.no

Nummer Ti

Located at Garasjetorget on Karljohansvern in Horten, Nummer Ti is a casual café and take-away spot serving Filipino street food. The focus is on simple, flavourful dishes, enjoyed in calm and historic surroundings.

The venue has a warm and inviting atmosphere with clear inspiration from the 1970s. Family-run, Nummer Ti aims to be an inclusive meeting place with a personal touch – for both locals and visitors looking for something a little different.

Its location at Karljohansvern offers a relaxed setting just outside the busy town centre, yet within easy reach of several local attractions.

Menu
The menu features both small dishes and main courses, including spring rolls, dumplings, skewers and noodle dishes. You’ll also find hearty stews with meat, vegetables and spices. The selection combines traditional Filipino flavours with dishes suited for both lunch and dinner.

Nummer Ti is fully licensed.

Private events
The venue is available for private events, with or without catering, for up to 30 people.

Solsiden Bobilpark – Caravan Parking

With 20 pitches, modern facilities and a short distance to the town centre, the Caravan Park Solsiden is an ideal base for your holiday along the Vestfold coast.

Solsiden Bobilpark is located in one of Vestfold’s most charming summer towns and is well suited for those seeking a calm and convenient place to stay. Here, you can experience Stavern from your own motorhome, with the sea, town centre and a variety of restaurants and attractions close by.

The motorhome park is within walking distance of Stavern centre, Fredriksvern Fortress and the scenic coastal path.

Facilities
Pitches with electricity and modern facilities. Service building with WC and showers.
Waste and septic disposal available.

Booking
Book your stay directly at solsidenstavern.no.

Feumer – Restaurant & vinbar

A modern and relaxed bistro.

Feumer offers the very best flavours from both sea and land. At the heart of the kitchen is the Josper grill, serving premium seafood, carefully selected meat dishes, and flavourful vegetarian options.

Throughout the year, you can visit the wine bar — whether you want to explore new wines or enjoy an old favourite. In a warm and informal atmosphere, the wine experience takes centre stage, with a carefully curated selection ranging from classic wine regions to newer producers and styles.

The wine bar is an integrated part of the restaurant, while also functioning as a destination in its own right. Perfect for a glass before dinner or a long evening in good company. The wine bar is walk-in only.

The Kitchen close at 10pm. The Wine Bar is open until late Fridays and Saturdays.

Feumer also hosts events and wine tastings.

Kaikanten Restaurant Stavern

Here, lunch and dinner are served with panoramic views of the sea and guest harbor. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks outdoors on the spacious terrace.

Kaikanten offers Italian-inspired dishes, fish soup, traditional meat and fish courses, as well as signature dishes known from La Scala.

The restaurant opened on March 27, 2026. The experienced duo behind Kaikanten previously ran La Scala in Sandefjord for 28 years before opening this new restaurant in Stavern.

The kitchen closes at 9:00 PM.