Gracious park with swimming possibilities
Tollerodden is an urban park with bathing areas and grasslands. The park is surrounded by gracious old wooden houses that dates back to the times when the tax collectors operated here. Walking along the harbor promenade in Larvik, you will reach this beautiful area with views over the inner Larviksfjord.
Family friendly beach
Tollerodden is popular for families due to a shallow salt water pool were smaller kids love to play in the water. Here is also a sandy beach, diving board and rocks to dive from.
Facilities
At Tollerodden there are both benches and trash cans. Bring your picnic basket, swimwear, good friends – and come!
One of Norway's best fishing lakes
For several years in a row, Numedalslågen has been ranked as one of Norway's 5 best salmon waters. Here is good opportunities to catch wild salmon and sea trout. The good fishing spots are many; Among them we can mention Holmfoss, Brufoss, Naugfossen, Hoggtveita and Kjærrafossen. The lake has both waterfall, canyon, strong current and flat river.
Fly and raft fishing
In the Numedalslågen historical capture methods are still in use. One of these is called raft fishing. This form of fishing takes place in the quiet lower parts of the Låg. For fly fishing there is very good conditions in Brufoss.
Public regulations
Rules for fishing in Norway for tourists can be read at: the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries
Fishing regulations in the Numedalslågen are as follows:
From Larvik to Holmfoss fishing from mid May to 20 August.
Upstream Holmfoss to Hvittingfoss fishing from 10 June to the end of August.
Salmon usually comes to Kjærrafossen in early June and arrives at Brufoss in late June.
Purchase of fishing license
Fishing license is available from:
inatur.no
Helgeroa is beautifully located to the west of Stavern and north of Nevlunghavn on the Brunlanes coast in Larvik municipality. It is said that Vestfold's most beautiful sunsets can be found here. In the Helgerofjord, the water can become somewhat brackish due to the current from the Skiensvassdraget – but apart from local drains, the water is not very polluted.
Helgeroa has many nice swimming spots to choose from:
Blokkebukta
Here you will find a south-facing shallow beach, 135 meters long, and a west-facing beach, 55 m long. Both with grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. These are camping beaches north of Helgeroa. Non-campers should park in Helgeroa, 700-800 meters from the beaches. The beaches have a kiosk, shop and toilets connected to the campsite.
Omlidstranda/Sandvika
Long shallow beaches between Helgeroa and Mølen. Total length approx. 730 metres. Somewhat rocky in places. The hinterland is largely occupied by camping units. Access from Nevlunghavnveien. Parking outside the entrance to Omlid Camping 150 meters from the nearest beach. The beaches have toilets, rubbish bins and a shop connected to the campsite.
Barkevik/Ødegårdsbukta
Located north of Helgeroa.
Langholtstranda
Narrow sandy beach located south of the harbor area in Helgeroa and Værvågenstranda on the inside of Mølen.
The coastal path at Brunlanes passes the swimming areas.
Outdoor recreation area with grass and beach
Rekkeviksbukta is a beautiful beach and recreation area on the eastern side of Larviksfjorden. Rekkeviksbukta has a 95 meter long west-facing sandy beach with a nice grassy backdrop. The beach has a long ramp going into the sea, made for wheelchair users.
The coastal trail between Østre Halsen and Gon passes by Rekkeviksbukta.
Kjeholmen
If you walk the trail along the north side of the bay you will get to Kjeholmen. Here is also nice swimming possibilities either from the great rocks (svaberg) or the two smaller sandy beaches.
Franklinodden
On the south side of the bay you can follow the path to Franklinodden. Here you can dive from the smooth rocks.
Memorial to the Polar Ship Fram
The famous Polar ship Fram was built in Rekkeviksbukta. On the lawn behind the beach is a memorial and information sign about Fram.
Facilities
Rekkevik bay has public toilets, changing rooms and garbage disposal. There are also playgrounds on site.
Secluded site with beaches, grasslands and rocks
Could you imagine strolling through the woods and jump into a little paradise? On the southwest of the Eftang peninsula lies a beautiful open area with both north and south facing beaches. Total length of beach is 150 meters. Between the beaches is a huge green lawn and around there are huge rocks to climb.
The coastal path passes the beach
If you want to combine a visit to Ølbergholmen with a discovery along beautiful trails, you have the opportunity to follow the coastal trail from Eftang, which passes the bathing ground.
Facilities
Outdoor toilet and renovation.
Beautiful bathing resort
Gonstranda (The Gon Beach) is a beautiful seaside resort in Gonsbukta on the eastern side of Larviksfjorden. Here you will find both nice sandy beach, green grassy areas and smooth seashore rocks to climb.
Facilities
There is a dive board on the rocks (3 meters) and a swim raft in the sea. Gonstranda has both toilets and garbage dumps, and on the camping site you will find a kiosk when the sunny weather gives you cravings for an ice cream or a refreshing soda.
Hvittensand used to be one of the most popular swimming spots in the Larviksfjord, and has been for several generations. The reason is the large amounts of white, fine sand in beautiful dunes that stretched far out into the fjord and turned into an impressive beach paradise – and then it's no wonder that Hvittensand has been named one of Norway's finest beaches. Hvittensand has been laid up by Lågen over the past 5,000 years.
Be warned
There is a warning against swimming on the river side due to the current and variable depth conditions. Swimming in the wrong place can be dangerous, so be careful!
Partially destroyed by the port facility
Today, what used to be a bustling beach life in the summer is almost gone. This is due to the expansion of the ferry and container port at Revet on the opposite side of the estuary, where large quantities of rock have been added to the area and caused the water to rise into Hvittensand.
The beach areas vary from year to year
The beach line also changes naturally from year to year. At most, it could be up to about 300 meters long and the beach area up to about ten metres.
Hiking trail close by
The coastal path between Østre Halsen and Gon passes the swimming area.
Facilities
There are rubbish bins on the beach, and along the coastal path there are also a toilet. Not accessible for wheelchair users.
Location: Inner on the east side of Larviksfjorden, Larvik municipality, Vestfold.
Access: Follow the coastal path. Not accessible to the disabled.
The Naverfjord is located along the Brunlanes coast and has 1.5 km of beautiful beaches. The coastal path from Rakke towards Nevlunghavn passes by all the beaches.
Here they are listed:
Stolpestadstranda
Somewhat rocky and medium shallow sandy beach.
Anvikstranda
Great rocky cliffs and small sandy beaches. Family friendly. The Anvikstranda campsite is also located here. Anvikstranda is located in the middle between the larger swimming areas Stolpestad and Kjærstranda – in practice these 3 swimming areas are connected and form one beautiful beach.
Kjærstranda
Medium shallow, child-friendly sandy beach. Fine sand and 200 meters long. Good facilities.
Lydhusstranda
Narrow and shallow sandy beach with a bathing jetty. Good facilities.
Fristranda
Free for camping units – hence the name Fristranda (The Free beach). Fine sand.
Kolbensrødstranda
Shallow sandy beach.
Streteresstranda
Shallow and beautiful sandy beach.
Nalumstranda
This is an exceptionally shallow beach. The beach area itself on land can have a lot of dry debris and grass, and is not the most suitable place to lie down – but the shallow beach out towards the horizon is worth experiencing.
Magnificent location
This is one of the country's finest beaches, and is located in a stunning archipelago with the best weather conditions Norway has to offer. The beach has 10 meters of stone-free sandy beach, and is close to charming Nevlunghavn which is a small fishing village and port with many cottages and houses in cozy old-fashioned style.
Fine sand
Oddasand beach has soft sand, is child friendly and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The beach also has a volleyball net, and annually there are volleyball tournaments here.
Short way to Mølen
If you want to add a spectacular hike close to Oddane Sand beach you can follow the coastal path 20 minutes to Mølen. This stone vault with its beautiful pebbles and mounds is also on UNESCO's world heritage site.
Kiosk and shop
The area has a playground, and you will also find a fast food-kiosk and a small shop here. Toilets attached to the campsite are also available.
Surfing
It is popular to surf at the close by Nevlungstranda (between Oddane Sand and Saltstein).
Parking
Chargeable parking on site.
The project is an idea from Louis Jacoby in 2006. Larvik business community and Larvik municipality collaborated the project in 2006, with the vision of giving residents and visitors to Larvik greater vitality through Poesipark's dissemination.
Read more about the installations and where to find them here: Poesiparken.
