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Folehavna Fort

This fort was occupied by The German military in 1941, and The German military authorities called it VESTERØEN. Since 1945 the fort has been called FOLEHAVNA, which is actually the name of the beautiful bay with a sandy beach overlooking the fiord of Sandefjord.

After the 2 world war, most of the area was taken over by Coastal Artillery, while some parts were quickly released. The military activity was closed down in 1993.

The outermost part of the area, with the relatively steep slopes down towards the sea is treeless, while the rest of the area has lush vegetation. The highest part of the area is slightly over 20 meters. From the fort you have a clear view out over the sea towards Onsøylandet and the Hvalerøyene to the east, open sea in a southern direction and over towards Svenner Lighthouse, and the Telemark and Vestfold coasts in the west.

Parking is easy, and if you are interested in fishing, there are many opportunities here. On the way out you also pass an art gallery – Gallery Flood, which is usually also open on Sundays.

Sandefjord Golfclub

Offers an 18-hole park and woodland course with many idyllic lakes. Modern course with large, undulating and fast greens.

"Road to Golf" course and opportunity for private lessons with the pro. Driving range. Kiosk. Pro shop.

Location
From Sandefjord follow RV180 Skiringssalsveien past Skiringssal Folkehøyskole, take the S-bend under the railway. You are now at Furustadveien. Keep left. This will take you to a 60 km sign and turn left under the railway line. Follow the signs to the club approx. 400 meters.

See www.sandefjordgolf.no for prices/greenfee.
Sandefjord Golfclub do not accept creditcards, only Visa debit.

Høyt & Lavt Climbing Park

Høyt & Lavt – Climbing for EVERYONE

Høyt & Lavt is a family activity that is just as suitable for adults as children. You can climb the trees, zipline, or sit down with the little ones in the family. Feel the mastery of a day filled with unique and exciting experiences. A perfect place for a family activity, a trip with the school class, or a different team day with the company!

The climbing park is a 45 minutes car ride from Sandefjord, Tønsberg, Larvik, Porsgrunn or Skien.

For more information see their website.

Prices vary during the season.

Nett & Sprett – For the kids
The little ones in the family deserve to have as much fun as the older kids. That's why Høyt & Lavt has developed Nett & Sprett – where children can play and have fun in different nets. Nett & Sprett does not require any kind of equipment or training. After getting your ticket the only thing you need to think about is playing around and forgetting about time.
See more information on Nett & Sprett here.

"Action!
Seeking for more action? The black trails Ormen Lange and Himmelfallet are demanding climbing trails that make even the most experienced sweat in their hands.The longest zipline, Ormen Lange at 380m soaring high above the river Lågen, and dont forget Himmelfallet which is a 30m high jumping tower that gives you feeling of free fall!

Høyt & Lavt – Cafe
Høyt & Lavt Café serves good food while you are out climbing. You will find delicious hot and cold dishes as well as snacks, ice cream, and pastries. Enjoy your food on the go or sit down in the cozy café or outside if it’s good weather. There is good seating outside in the courtyard and pleasant rooms inside for those who want to enjoy the meal inside.
More information on the cafe here.

Groups
Bring the school class, sports team, or other groups and enjoy a different and exciting day in the climbing park.
Read more about groups in the climbing park here.

THE SURROUNDING AREA

Destination Lågen
In the archipelago county of Vestfold, the area around the climbing park is a fantastic forest destination. With beautiful outdoor areas near Numedalslågen in Kjærra Fossepark and beautiful and natural accommodation options in Laagen, the area around the climbing park is a perfect excursion area that is worth both a day visit and over several days.

Peppes Pizza

Peppes Pizza is perfectly located at Sandefjord Harbour.

There is a meeting room here for groups who want to sit by themselves and combine meeting with lunch or dinner.

Here you will find Wireless Internet and a creative atmosphere.

If you are not able to go to Peppes Pizza, they can come to you! Call 22 22 55 55 for ordering of food and pick up or delivery.

Historical flights with Dakota Norway

A pearl of a veteran plane that has Sandefjord as its base. Norway's only flying DC3 DAKOTA is situated at the east side of Torp Sandefjord Airport. The shining "silverbird" has been taken well care of and has been in the air since 1943 – and has a past as "presidential-plane". Regular tours of Vestfold in the summer season from May to October. See the website for details.

It used to be the finish President Kekkonen's private plane when he was in office. "Dakota Norway" now owns the plane and thanks to great enthusiasm among its members, technicians and mechanics, the plane is still in the air in the best condition ever. The plane fullfills the strict demands of the Norwegian Aviation Department at all times.

The plane can carry 19 passengers.

Where to find Dakota Norway (Access via Bredholtveien)

M/F Jutøya – Veierland

Jutøya Ferry to Veierland
The Jutøya ferry connects the island of Veierland with Tenvik on Nøtterøy and Engø near Sandefjord. The crossing takes approximately 10–15 minutes, and bicycles are welcome on board. Cars must be parked at the ferry terminals in Tenvik or Engø, where paid parking is available.

Veierland
Veierland is a car-free island, just a short ferry ride from Tenvik or Engø. Home to around 150 permanent residents and many holiday homes, the island offers gravel roads winding through rolling countryside, open fields, woodlands, meadows, and beautiful views of the sea and archipelago. It is ideal for exploring on foot or by bicycle.

The island features a church, kiosk, cafés, water taxi, beaches, guest harbour, accommodation, football pitch, and numerous walking trails.

Swimming
Veierland offers several great swimming spots. Kjørholmen, on the island's northwest side, is a large recreational area with smooth coastal rocks and good camping opportunities. Hvervodden, on the southern side of the island, is considered Veierland's best beach, with a sandy shoreline.

Accommodation
The island's former school has been converted into accommodation and can be booked through the Oslofjord Outdoor Recreation Council (Oslofjordens Friluftsråd). Camping is also permitted at Kjørholmen.

For more information about timetables, call Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk on +47 177, or check out this link: http://www.veierland.org/ferga/rutetider.pdf

The island Veierland belongs to Færder county in Tønsberg, 100 km southwest of Oslo. The island is 4,4 square kilometers and has approximately 150 inhabitants.

The Whaling Monument

The whaling monument shows whalers with oars in an open boat, with harpoons ready and water spraying.

This impressive monument near the harbour is made in the style of a compass rose, and it rotates slowly on its own axis. Sit down on one of the benches and watch!

Sandefjord's history is inextricably linked to whaling. It was at its peak in 1954 when as many as 2,800 men from the district were hired to whaling – on a whaling boat, a floating boiler in the Southern Ocean or at a whaling station on one of the Antarctic islands. By then, Sandefjord had long been the center of international whaling.

The adventure started as early as 1881, when the whaling boat "Haabet" was equipped for catching in Finnmark. In 1905, the first of many expeditions – with boilers and whaleboats – went to Antarctica. Sandefjord experienced great economic growth, and the whaling created positive ripple effects in business life in the town and the district.

Parkhaven/Garden

In the summer they can offer waitered table-service outside with 250 places, and a beautiful view of the fjord.

The restaurant has a stage and dancefloor, with possibilities for entertainment.

Metro Sandefjord

Metro Sandefjord is located at Pindsle, 3 km from the town centre. The indoor playground offers a safe space where the parents can either sit and relax in the cafe or watch the children play. The indoor playground also has Laser games, Bowling & Biljard. The activities are perfect for children aged 1 – 12 years old. Metro indoor playground is right next to Metro Bowling. All children need adult supervision over the age of 16.

Birthday celebration at Metro

Metro indoor playground offers a fun super-birthday with bowling, entrance to the indoor playground and food and drinks. This is also perfect for schools, sports clubs, associations etc.

There is also an offer for adults. With fun activities and meeting rooms, its possible to arrange a day with bowling and pizza. perfect for team building, kick off, birthdays, conferences etc.

For more information, online booking and prices check out the website.

The Gokstad mound

The famous Gokstad Viking longship was excavated in 1880 and gave a reliable picture of what a Viking longship would have looked liked.

When Nicolaysen dug out the mound, he quickly saw that there had been grave robbers there. Weapons were placed in all men's graves from this time. It is as certain as jewelry being placed in women's graves. There were no weapons in the grave.

The skeleton found was of a man who was believed to be between 50 and 70 years old when he was buried. It was also believed that the man had been suffering from arthritis. He was around 1.85 meters tall. In the Viking Age, this was far above the average height of a man.

Next to the skeleton were some remains of fabric, which may be remnants of the dead man's suit. The pieces of wood are believed to be the remains of a bed. He had brought three fishing hooks. A board game with a piece made of horn is reminiscent of the game we today call mill. There were also many pieces of harnesses for horses. One of the pieces depicts a rider with a horse – and has become known as the rider medallion.

In addition to the skeleton, the remains of the feathers of a peacock were found. This find is the first of its kind from the Nordic region. Was the man supposed to bring the bird for food, or was it to show his power that this particular bird was placed in the pile? For eating utensils, the man had also brought six cups and a plate, all of which were made of hardwood. Three small boats and several beds were found in front of the mast. Otherwise, there was also hiking equipment such as a sled, a vessel for drinking water (750 litres), bargeboard for a tent and kitchen equipment – a trough, some cutting boards and a large bronze kettle.

12 horses and six dogs were also found outside the ship.

The Gokstad mound was reopened in 2007 and new investigations were carried out on the grave. The grave was previously believed to be that of Olav Geirstad-Alv, half-brother of Halvdan Svarte. However, recent discoveries have increased the uncertainty surrounding this version of history. It is therefore still uncertain who was buried in the Gokstad mound. The area has been equipped with informative notice boards and can be found on the RV 303, about 2 kilometres from the centre towards Tønsberg.