by: Larvik & Stavern

Lillavendel

Lillavendel Café and Country Store is located in Helgeroa. Here you will find a charming farm café with seating both indoors and outdoors. The café serves food made with ingredients from the farm, while the country store offers vegetables from the farm, Lillavendel’s own products and a selection of other unique goods.

Lillavendel produces its own skincare products, soaps, fragrance oils and candles made from natural ingredients. Various activities and courses are offered throughout the year, and visitors are also welcome to arrange their own tailored experience.

Alpaca walks take place in peaceful surroundings around the farm at a pace suited to both the animals and the guests. The walk lasts approximately one hour, and a guide with good knowledge of the animals and the area joins the tour.

Open Thursday to Sunday during the winter season, and daily from June 10.

Read more at Lillavendel.no. You can also follow Lillavendel on Instagram and Facebook.

Lillavendel is part of Åkerkvinnene, a network run by six women offering unique products and sensory experiences along the Brunlanes coast. Åkerkvinnene consists of Ingunns Hage, Søndre Grevle, Skjærgårdshagen, Lillavendel, Kryssgaarden and Grønn Glede.

Fjordstien

Coastal Trail between Larvik and Stavern

Experience a scenic and varied coastal walk between Larvik and Stavern along the Larvik Fjord. The trail is approximately 9.6 km long and passes beaches, forest paths, rocky shoreline, marinas, and charming coastal surroundings.

Along the route you will pass Batteristranda beach, Sjøparken and the Nerdrum Museum at the former Agnes factory area, small harbours, swimming spots, and beautiful coastal nature. You can also take a detour along Fiskerstien, a path that follows the shoreline more closely.

The trail is marked with blue signs, is moderately challenging, and can be walked in both directions between Larvik town centre and Stavern. Allow around 2 hours.

Season: Accessible year-round in snow-free conditions. Please be cautious on slippery rocks and paths during frost.

Map at Ut.no

Ingunns Hage – Visitor Garden

Ingunns Hage

Ingunns Hage is an open garden for visitors during the summer season, where the joy of gardening is at the heart of the experience. The garden is designed to inspire, inviting guests to wander through beautiful surroundings and gather ideas for their own outdoor spaces.
Covering approximately 3,000 square metres, the garden consists of many distinct areas, including pergolas and a pavilion, a palm house, reflecting pools, sun decks, a shade garden, terraced gardens, a herb garden, rose garden, a Japanese-inspired corner, and a charming courtyard. Within the garden you will also find a small brand store offering a curated selection of products.

The garden is open on weekends throughout the summer season and also hosts an annual autumn market every September. Dogs are not allowed. 

In the 2026 season, visitors can also enjoy garden picnics. Food and drinks are available for purchase in the Orangery. Ingunns Hage is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages in category 1.

Groups and Garden Talks
Ingunns Hage welcomes groups by appointment outside regular opening hours. Ingunn also offers inspiring garden lectures for associations, organisations, and private groups, focusing on garden spaces and design, creativity, and the joy of gardening.

Garden Planning
Ingunn works professionally with garden planning and consultancy for private homes, cabins, and hotels. Services include on-site consultations, hand-drawn garden sketches, idea boards with tips and visual inspiration, as well as presentations and long-term garden planning.

Meetings in the Orangery
In the heart of the garden, Ingunns Hage offers a unique and beautiful orangery for leadership meetings, workshops, and gatherings.
The orangery is available for professional events for businesses seeking something beyond the ordinary. Step away from the office environment and into a calm and inspiring garden setting designed for concentration, meaningful conversations, and new perspectives.
Available from May to September, the orangery accommodates up to 14 guests around a long table. Facilities include a screen for presentations and access to the large garden with various areas for breaks and walks.
Optional add-ons include:
Lunch, finger food, dinner, and wine service
Garden-themed team-building activities
Musical or cultural performances
Pricing and availability are available upon request.

For more information and opening hours, please visit ingunnshage.no.
You can also follow Ingunns Hage on Facebook and Instagram.

Ingunns Hage is part of Åkerkvinnene, a network run by six enterprising women who share a passion for offering unique products and sensory experiences along the Brunlanes coast. The network includes Ingunns Hage, Søndre Grevle, Skjærgårdshagen, Lillavendel, Kryssgaarden, and Grønn Glede.