(Berger-Bjerkøya approx. 5 km / Bjerkøya-Jarlsberg Brygge approx. 6 km / Jarlsberg Brygge to Sande approx. 5 km)
At Fossekleiva Cultural Center & Berger Museum you will find one of the country's best-preserved industrial communities, well worth a visit!
Cross Bergerveien and follow the forest path a few hundred meters down to Bryggeveien where you meet the coastal path. You first arrive at Bergerbukta, and from here the trip goes close to the sea past Blindsand and around the headland to Leinastranda, with beautiful and hilly terrain up to Sandvika bathing area. (Toilet in Sandvika). The coastal path continues through the forest, close to the sea, to Hagasand, which is said to be the finest beach in Sande. The road continues in a beautiful natural landscape on a path and cabin road. From Vammen there is a cycle path to Bjerkøya, where you will find information signs with several suggested tours at the car park. A very exciting and varied stretch with both forest paths, beach and rocky cliffs along the way. This stretch is well marked and can certainly be recommended! The stretch is not suitable for bicycles/prams.
From Bjerkøya and further south: Cross the road that goes out to Bjerkøya through the barrier, and follow the path out along the water. Here, the coastal path goes for a good distance on a pleasant path with rich bird- and wildlife. The trail ends at the main road. From here you follow the roadside for about 4 km to Bekkestranda. NB! There is no pedestrian or cycle path here. At Bekkestranda, the main road is crossed, and the coastal path continues into Bekkeveien to the residential area, and on to Killingdalsveien until it joins the pedestrian and cycle path again. This runs past Selvik school, through a wooded area and under the road in a tunnel down towards Sandebukta and Nordre Jarlsberg wharf.
The coastal path continues onto the trail towards Lersbrygga through the forest, up past the sports facilities and back on the footpath and cycleway.
You can see the route on Holmestrand municipality's adventure map.
The entire tour is also suitable for bicycles and prams. From Gamleveien up to the old railway track there is a gravel path, which is a bit steep (can be challenging with a wheelchair without assistance). It is mostly flat all the way otherwise.
If you take the train, you can start your trip from Sande station. Cross the road and follow the footpath and cycle path along the rv. 313 sign towards Larvik.
At Skjervikbukta you go under the road and continue on Gamleveien past an idyllic area with houses and cabins. The old road is followed all the way to the end, where you go under the road in a tunnel and further up a gravel path to the old railway track to Vestfoldbanen.
From here, the coastal path follows the old railway track along the sea all the way to Holmestrand. On the way, you pass several pleasant rest areas, benches and viewpoints. At the Bogen rest area, which is located at the foot of Angers Klev, you can take the trip up the mountain.
An exciting highlight is the trip through the tunnel on the old railway line.
At Tvillingbru there is a large picnic area with a play stand, benches and a bonfire. Toilet right next to it. Here is also one of Padleleden's "paddle huts".
You can see the sea almost all the way. Some traffic noise from the road that runs parallel, but otherwise a nice and pleasant trip that can be recommended!
Tourist office
At the Post Office Museum you can also ask for information. When the Post Office Museum is closed, tourists can turn to the Jernverksmuseet for information.
The eatery is well known for its good homemade food. Dinner, lunch and light meals are served here, as well as coffee and sweets in cozy surroundings. Gamle Eidsfos Kro is open all year round. In the summer you can sit outside in the pleasant garden.
Owner Beate Bettum is a chef with experience from French cuisine. She is interested in real goods, and that's what you get at Gamle Eidsfos Kro. In intimate and cozy rooms with timber walls, good meatballs and fantastic French macaroons are served, but there are also international dishes and pizza on the menu.
The venerable buildings from the 18th century, which were previously apartments for the ironworks' workers, have been painstakingly restored through the Old Eidsfos Foundation and the owner Beate and her family. Today you can enjoy good old-fashioned food and drink in several cozy living rooms with a view to the garden or Eisfosselva and Lake Eikeren.
The inn has several events and theme evenings throughout the year, which are announced on the Facebook page.
For opening hours and more information, see Gamle Eidsfos Kro´'s website.
Company and catering
Gamle Eidsfos Kro has room for parties for up to 40 people. You will find a company menu and catering menu on the website.
Holmestrand Museum – A window into the towns rich history
The museum is open on Sundays during the summer season, and here you can experience exciting exhibitions in unique, historic surroundings.
The museum is housed in a beautiful house from the 18th century, originally built for the Holst family – a prominent family that ran shipping, trade, and farming in Botne. Later, the building housed both the Citizens’ School and a school for the deaf before it became the home of Holmestrand Museum in 1932.
Discover the museum’s many treasures:
Holststuen
An authentic journey back in time to the 1840s, where the Holst family once lived. The room has been faithfully recreated and offers a glimpse of life in a patrician home.
Explore traditional crafts in the craft department, with everything from a watchmaker’s and optician’s workshop to an authentic hairdressing salon and tailoring business. See how a female photographer ran her own business – a rarity in her time!
The Painting and Photography Collection
Enjoy beautiful paintings by Holmestrand’s own artists – a tribute to the town through the eyes of art.
The Kitchen and the Living Room
Experience the contrasts between a stately patrician kitchen and a simple living room, which shows how seafarers’ families lived while waiting for their loved ones.
In the maritime department, you can be impressed by the history of Holmestrand as a maritime town, with insight into shipbuilding and the glory days of the sailing ship era. Here you will find something for both history enthusiasts and curious souls.
Holmestrand Museum is more than a museum – it is an experience. Visit the museum and join a journey through time!
Stolpejakt is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.
Read more about Stolpejakt on the website.
To access the map, you must download the Stolpejakten app or register at Stolpejakten.no.
It is signposted a round to Fossglaneren.
In winter, Botnemarka is a popular destination for cross country skiers. Botnemarka is located high above the Oslo Fjord and is thus a more snow-secure place in Vestfold. There are groomed trails to the DNT cabin at Brannåsen.
Map at ut.no
Parking
A small parking lot at the top of the Sollifeltet. You can also take the bus, see vkt.no's travel planner.
Eidsfos Hovedgård is today run as a foundation.
Free entry to Gallery Eidsfos Hovedgård.
The house has capacity for 20 – 190 people for rental for events.
You can start at Falkensten in Horten, follow the marked forest road and path up to Slettefjell – with perhaps Vestfold's most beautiful view of Breiangen, then follow the path down to Frebergsvik.
From here you can continue up the Frebergkastet where there is a barbecue area and a barbecue hut.
If you continue on the north path you will reach Sandsletta where there is a large beach, a hut and campsite before you arrive at the boat dock at Snekkestad.
From Snekkestad you can choose to continue towards Ruseberget and the lighthouse at Mulodden, back via Garnbakken and to the parking lot in Mulvika – or if you want to walk the path over Pollåsen directly to Mulvika.
From here, the coastal path continues along a paved footpath to Hagemannsparken and further round Hydro to Holmestrand town center, along the pier where the coastal path now follows the closed railway track between Holmestrand and Sande.
About 1.6 km north of Holmestrand near Tvillingbru, a new picnic area with playground, campfire and gapahuk has been established.
Further north there are several detours to historical tours, including Rambergklova to Olav Duun's house, Angers Klev which further leads into Botnemarka and Hilmar's Road from Skjervikbukta to Botnemarka.
Along the entire stretch there are opportunities for swimming and fishing.
