Stay in Thor Heyerdahl's childhood home in Larvik!
Only 10 minutes walk from the town center. Short walk to the railway station and restaurants along the pier.
The house has 3 bedrooms with 6 beds. Large lovely garden with sea views.
Price kr. 2,500 per night. Minimum 2 nights.
Final cleaning NOK 1000, – comes in addition.
The house is also rentable for meetings and dinners up to 30 persons or up to 70 in the beautiful garden.
The motorhome parking il located at the area of Stavern Folkehøyskole in scenic and surroundings, close to the beaches, marked coastal trails, cafés and restaurants. On site there are large green areas, playground and sand volleyball court.
On-site facilities include emptying, water refilling and electricity.
Season from May 15 to August 20
NB! Closed some weeks due to. private events / camps.
The parking is run by Stavern Folkehøyskole (the school) with long experience. For more than ten years, the school has been used for large events throughout the summer season.
Here you will find information about catering.
Information about the school Stavern Folkehøyskole can be found here.
Laagen of five glass containers, a wooden hut, two sustainable forest cabins and a meeting room with huge windows. All offer spacious outdoor spaces, panoramic views of both forest and river, fantastic comfort and thoughtful solutions.
In the glass containers you can enjoy the view of the starry sky from your pillow, via the glass roof in the bedroom. Here you will have access to a well-equipped kitchen and a daybed that invites for morning coffee in the sun. Invite nature in by sliding the sliding doors aside and opening up to the sound of river noise and bird droppings. One night in one of Laagen's glass containers lowers your heart rate, opens your senses and gives you a long-lasting experience.
The wooden top cabin is 8 meters above the ground with spectacular views of Numedalslågen. The cottage blends into nature with its appealing wooden interior and large terraces. Here you will be close to nature, whether you are outdoors or inside. The wooden top cabin is 35 sqm and the large living room offers fantastic views. There is seating for 4 people and a well-equipped kitchen. The cottage has a well equipped bathroom, as well as a sleeping alcove which is excellent for children.
The forest cabins are surrounded by trees and foliage – yet close to the calming Laagen river. The cabins are especially suited for couples- and for families with kids. Enjoy a wel-equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with a double bed plus a living room with a convertible sofa bed. The interior is typically nordic and modern, with a bright color palette.
Activities
A stone's throw from Laagen lies Scandinavia's largest climbing park – Høyt & Lavt. The climbing park offers challenges and experiences that will not be forgotten. Climbing courses, ziplines and different obstacles cause the adrenaline to burst – regardless of age and skill. For the extra brave you can test the zipline named Ormen Lange – almost 400 meters long and so close to the river that if you are lucky you can see the salmon jump!
Conference
Laagen is a perfect destination for good conversations, workshops and meetings. The meeting room Laagen HUB has a great view of the river. 180-degree floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows let nature in and create a soothing atmosphere. The tall windows in the sloping roof let in the sunlight in all rooms and enhance the natural experience. Combine meetings, a good night of sleep and exciting activity’s in Laagen – Meet with Nature.
See more information about the meeting room Laagen HUB here.
The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. There are 6 different apartments in different size, from 1 room for 2 persons to an apartment with private terrace for up to 5 persons.
All apartments at Tollgaarden also have a seating area, flat-screen TB, private entrance and a bathroom with shower.
Sit back and relax in the cozy courtyard, which is surrounded by wooden houses.
Larvik Railway station and Larvik city center are located 200 meters away.
Larvik maritime museum is just across the street, and Color Line's ferry terminal is 1 km, or 5 minutes by car from Tollgaarden. There are only 5 minutes walk along the harbour to several restaurants and bars.
Spend the night on Store Arøya!
The school have several different rooms for rent, from dormitory to family apartments.
Open all year round.
More info and prices at Arøyaskolen (NO)
Helgeroafergene – Helgeroa ferry – takes you from Langesund to Langøya, Siktesøya, Lille Arøya and Store Arøya to Helgeroa. Helgeroafergene has daily departures throughout the summer.
Nevlunghavn guest harbour has got 35 berths at its disposal.
Questions related to Nevlunghavn guest harbor can be directed on tel. 940 13 872
Facilities
Shower and toilet, washing machine, bunkers, power sockets and water hoses, tap, kiosk and fast food.
Prices for guest places 2025 (per day)
Boat up to 30 feet: NOK 300 excl. electricity / NOK 360 incl. electricity
Boat between 31 and 40 feet: NOK 375 excl. electricity / NOK 450 incl. electricity
Boat between 41 and 50 feet: NOK 500 excl. electricity / NOK 590 incl. electricity
Boat over 51 feet: NOK 700 excl. electricity / NOK 800 incl. electricity
Payment through the app GoMarina
Stavern has got an exciting summer life with restaurants, summer shows and exhibitions and a guest harbour with 200 berths at its disposal.
Prices for guest berths 2025 (per day) in high season (01.06 – 18.08.24)
Boat up to 30 feet: NOK 300 excl. electricity / NOK 360 incl. electricity
Boat between 31 and 40 feet: NOK 375 excl. electricity / NOK 450 incl. electricity
Boat between 41 and 50 feet: NOK 500 excl. electricity / NOK 590 incl. electricity
Boat over 51 feet: NOK 700 excl. electricity / NOK 800 incl. electricity
Prices for guest places 2025 (per day) low season
Boat up to 30 feet: NOK 150 excl. electricity / NOK 250 incl. electricity
Boat between 31 and 40 feet: NOK 170 excl. electricity / NOK 300 incl. electricity
Boat between 41 and 50 feet: NOK 250 excl. electricity / NOK 400 incl. electricity
Boat over 51 feet: NOK 330 excl. electricity / NOK 500 incl. electricity
Payment through the app GoMarina
Stolpestad Camping is beautifully located right by the sea, just 15 km south of Larvik and 7 km west of the charming coastal town of Stavern. Enjoy long, shallow sandy beaches, smooth rocky shores, green open spaces and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. Marked hiking trails and a frisbee golf course are located right next to the campsite.
The campsite offers 220 well-equipped pitches, including around 20 for short-term stays with motorhomes, caravans or tents. All pitches have electricity, with fresh drinking water at every power outlet. For extra comfort, Stolpestad Camping also offers 5 fully equipped cabins with private bathrooms.
Season
Open from mid-April to the end of August. During peak season, availability is limited – early booking is highly recommended.
Facilities & Services
Reception with posted opening hours and WiFi access
Shared guest kitchen with cooking and dishwashing facilities
Rental of SUP boards, pedal boats, rowing boats and canoes (life jackets included)
Scenic frisbee golf course with 7 baskets, open to all guests
Modern sanitary building with showers, toilets, family facilities, accessible bathroom, laundry room and waste disposal
Dedicated motorhome service area and grey water drainage at selected seaside pitches
4 electric vehicle charging stations
Green Key sertified
Stolpestad Summer Shop
A small on-site shop offering fresh baked goods and essential groceries – perfect for an easy and relaxed holiday.
Cabin 1 and 2
2 bedrooms with 5 beds, living room, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and shower. Sunny terrace and short distance to the grocery store and beach.
Cabin 3
2 bedrooms and 1 annex with 7 beds, living room, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and shower, laundry room and freezer. Sunny terrace. Short distance to swimming spots and soft rocks.
Cabin 4
3 bedrooms with a total of 8 beds, living room with TV and fireplace, kitchen with fridge/freezer, bathroom with WC, shower and washing machine. The cabin is located at the entrance to the campsite. Large sunny veranda and al arge grass area around. Short distance to the beach and pier, summer shopping and boat rentals. Short distance to charging station for electric car.
Cabin 5
3 bedrooms with a total of 7 beds, kitchen with fridge/freezer, bathroom with WC, shower and washing machine, living room with TV. The cabin is located by the sea with a large sunny veranda and great views of the Naverfjord. The beach in the immediate vicinity. Short distance to summer shopping and boat rentals. Charging station for electric car.
Location
12 km from Larvik. 30 minute drive from Torp airport – 45 minutes from Tønsberg – 1½ hour from Drammen and ½ from Grenland-area.
Blokkebukta Camping is a family-owned camping with history back to 1920’s when Mathilde Lunde was the owner. She is the grandmother of the current owner Roar Lunde.
Camping
Blokkebukta camping has room for 325 caravans and tents. Overnight stays can be booked via Campall. The campsite is located in a nice area with 2 playgrounds for the children and fishing opportunities. Grocery store/streetfood is avaliable. Blokkebukta is a family campsite where it should be quiet from 23.00
Cabins
Blokkebukta has 3 cabins for rental. The cabins were renovated in the spring of 2007. The cabins are equipped with a fridge, stove, cable-TV, radio, dishwasher and a washing machine. They are big and spacious.
Apartments
The apartments are 65 kvm with 2 bedrooms and 6 beds. The apartments are equipped with a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, washing machine, electricity and water. TV, terrace, outdoor furniture and barbeque. No smoking!
The cabins and apartments are located outside Blokkebukta Camping and can be rented weeks at a time, Saturday to Saturday.
The Area
Blokkebukta is a short walking distance to Helgeroa pier with 2 restaurants, a ferry to Langesund and more. Modern sanitary installments with toilet, shower, laundry room and kitchen. Dumping grounds and a nice harbour for small boats. Beautiful coastline paths to Nevlunghavn.
Directions
Follow 302 from Larvik towards Helgeroa. After about 15 min. turn right towards Helgeroa. Follow the signs to Blokkebukta.
Season
May 1st – August 31st.
Farris Bad Hotel offers 176 beautifully decorated rooms, including the spacious and elegant Fritzøe Suite – perfect for grand occasions.
Rooms
All rooms at Farris Bad are exclusively designed, where form and colour interplay with the nature outside the windows. Interiors reflect local natural resources – beech wood, larvikite and spring water. A discreet and elegant variation in room design and decor underlines Farris Bad’s basic philosophy to offer its guests a unique experience.
You may choose from five different room types, depending on your own personal needs and desires.
Spa
Farris Bad has the largest and most comprehensive spa department in Scandinavia, and is the only hotel that has established the spa on a natural mineral-rich spring.
Each day, fresh spring water bubbles up from our subterranean grotto 55 meters under the ground. Steeped in nutrients. Health-bringing. The water takes 20 years to percolate through the natural moraine filters below the beech forest before it reaches Farris Bad.
The spa department focuses on physical exercise, mental training, balanced diets and treatments. It's a place where you can find outer and inner calm. Professional advice and dedicated therapists will ensure you are taken good care of during treatment.
(Please note that the hotel spa and pool area has an age limit of 16 years old)
Do something good for yourself – book a spa stay and experience time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. Enjoy the soothing surroundings of the spa area, complete with steam rooms, saunas and relaxation areas. The package offers are designed to give you the best price for exactly the type of stay you are looking for.
Food & Drinks
The restaurant enjoys a propitious location with fantastic views over the sea to the horizon. Our cuisine will take you on a culinary journey of pure and honest taste experiences, where only the freshest of raw materials are served with style, flair, devotion and individuality.
Conference
The largest conference room – Kildesalen – can seat 400 people in conference configuration, or 288 dining guests.