by: Larvik & Stavern

Lutefisk Evening

Welcome to the restaurant Bøkekroa. Among beech trees you will find the idyllic Bøkekroa. Coffe, lunch and dinner. 

Jazz every Friday from throughout the summer.
Delicious Christmas food for pre-Christmas celebrations.
Band Concerts, events, catering and meeting facilities.

Ample parking for coaches. Fine forest paths for walks. Playground.

 

The kitchen closes 30 min before the restaurant closes. 

Yoga & Kano-helg i Farris

Bjørnø Gård (Bjørnø Farm) welcome you to step into old footsteps and stay in historical surroundings in the old brewery house from May-October.

The farm does not offer TV, wireless network and bubble bath, but cozy farmer's romance with early 1900s interior and handmade soaps. Bjørnø farm wants to offer room for quality time of life, with a taste of norwegian tradition. The brewery house is refurbished, and the goal is to preserve the house as it was when it was built in 1907. 

The island's settlement can be documented back to 1398, but Kjose village has a long history with traces of burial mounds from the Viking Age. The Island Bjørnøya has for several centuries had a central role in the history of the Farris watercourse.

Based on the bakery house, the establishment of Kjose Gårdsbakeri (farm bakery) has been the start of developing the farm after decades with decay. Still in the planning phase, but a natural next step is to share charming island experiences by renting out the brewery house. Bjørnøya is one of Vestfold countys largest islands with nice hiking opportunities and swimming places, and you are welcome to use the boat for a trip on the lake.

Accomodation in 3 bedrooms with 2 beds in each room, duvets and pillows for 6 people. Bed linen and towels can be brought or rented on the farm. Cleaning is included in the rent.

The kitchen has a fridge with freezer, stove, dishwasher, kettle and equipment for self-catering.
Bathroom with shower, hairdryer and washing machine.
Bonfire and outside furnitures.
Boat available (included in rent).
Open May – October.
Check-in and check-out are agreed upon at the time of booking.
Rates vary based on period and duration. Please contact the hosts for request.

If you like the home-made soaps at the farm, its possible to buy this with you back home. You can also buy Kjose-lefser and flatbread from the bakery. 

Parking/access:

Arrival from Larvik or Porsgrunn on E-18, take exit towards Kjose, follow signs for Kjose on the old E-18. Drive onto Kjoseveien in the turn by Hallevannet (Halle lake) and drive approx. 4.3 km. Cross the old railway and you will see Farris lake and the farms on Bjørnøya island. Parking in Sandvika on the right hand side, above the garage. The hosts will pick you up by boat.

Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri – Courses & Conferences

Host your next strategy session, leadership retreat or small conference at Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri – a historic seaside “badehotell” in the charming fishing village of Nevlunghavn on the Skagerrak coast.

A Calm Coastal Venue for Focused Meetings
Since 1920, Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri has welcomed guests looking for calm, fresh sea air and time to focus. Today, it’s a cosy, intimate venue ideal for smaller groups who value atmosphere and personal service.

The hotel has 15 beautifully decorated double rooms, all with a warm, classic feel. Slip into the soft bathrobe waiting in your room, bring your morning coffee for a short stroll down to the sea, and start the day with a refreshing dip before your meeting. It’s the kind of start that clears the head before the work begins.

Between sessions, participants can relax in the hotel’s historic lounges – in a wicker chair by the fireplace, with a slice of cake or a drink in hand – and let new ideas surface after inspiring discussions in the meeting room. Here, sea views and salty air are part of the agenda: strategic thinking really does feel clearer when you can look straight out towards the horizon.

Discover Coastal Experiences Just Steps From Your Meeting Room
To break up the meeting day, the hotel can help you arrange:

Boat trips or pulling your own lobster pots and crab traps
Cycling tours in the surrounding area
A walk to Omrestranda for a sauna session and a dip in the sea
A visit to Nerdrum Museum or the local vineyard Holtens
A guided historical talk about the hotel and Nevlunghavn’s rich seaside heritage
You can also simply wander through idyllic Nevlunghavn, with its narrow lanes and well-kept wooden houses – a slow, authentic Norwegian coastal village experience.

Tailored Dining with True Coastal Ingredients
With the Skagerrak on the doorstep, the kitchen works with fresh, local ingredients delivered daily. At Nevlunghavn Brygge, the hotel’s own fish reception supplies prawns, langoustine, fish and lobster, and the rustic Bredalsbua on the quay can also be used as part of your event setting.
If your group has special wishes for menus or dining formats, the chef and team do their utmost to tailor the experience – from casual seafood evenings on the pier to more formal multi-course dinners.

Personal, Flexible and Truly Local
At Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri, you don’t just book a meeting room – you get a small, dedicated team that follows your group from planning to departure. They are used to adapting to different group needs and cultures, and almost nothing is impossible:

Curious about Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri?

Get in touch by phone or email:
Phone: +47 33 18 81 50
Email: booking@nevlunghavn-gjestgiveri.no