by: Larvik & Stavern

Bakkane Gård

Newly renovated apartments, in cosy atmosphere just a few minutes off the E18, a short distance from Stavern, Larvik, Helgeroa and Nevlunghavn. Open all year!

The Area
Torp Airport, the Superspeed-ferry to Hirtshals and the four-lane highway ensure good connections for those travelling from far away. The ferry to Langesund is popular with the cycling tourists. Just a few minutes away you will find Omlidstranda, which is one of the areas most beautiful beaches. Larvik Golf Club, one of the country’s best golf courses, is located just around the corner.  

Activities
Bakkane Gård is a place where your children can play freely in a safe environment. The farm has a large outdoor area with lots of activities. Here you will find a large jumping pillow, outdoors chess, a football field and much more.

The Apartments
The apartments are newly renovated and well equipped. One spacious apartment accommodates up to 6 persons. Washer and drier is available. The outdoor area has garden furniture and grills available.

Free parking.

Free WIFI avaliable.

The Hunter Cottage at Malmøya

The hunter cottage with the holiday home is a great coastal cottage with plenty of space. Here you can rent single rooms, or go with several families. Also suitable for groups, associations, camps (large tent pitch outside).

The hunter cottage is a sleeping cottage, and the dormitories on the 2nd floor consist of bed boxes along the walls in size 175 cm! Otherwise, there are 2-person rooms, 4-person rooms and 6-person rooms. There are 2 new toilets/showers. The holiday home has a living room and kitchen, as well as a shower/toilet. Large and spacious kitchen with all equipment. Large living room and terrace and patio with table/benches.

The hunter cottage was in its time used as accommodation for hunters and "patters" on e.g. pheasant hunting. There are many paths on the island, and the Larvik Tourist Association has made a nice hiking map of the island. Also feel free to use the rowing boat that comes with the cottage and explore the island from the sea side!

Transportation
Visitors must arrange transport to the island on their own.

An alternative for transport out to the lighthouse is:
Stavern Diving Centre
Telephone 92842833
Email post@staverndykk.no

There is a jetty on the island for smaller boats if you come with your own boat. No berth for sailboats etc.

Helgeroa guest harbour

Helgeroa guest harbour has got 60 berths at its disposal.

Questions related to Helgeroa guest harbour can be directed to Helgeroa Marina on phone 33 18 84 14.

Facilities
Shower and toilet, washing machine, dryer, 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

The Coastal Cabin at Rakke

The small, modest cabin is a small, beautiful and pleasant gem inside. The cabin has 2 small bedrooms, each with 3 bunks, a small kitchen with all equipment, and a large living room/living room. In the living room there is a sofa bed with room for two people. Cozy patio with outdoor furniture. The cabin has installed water and electricity, a toilet/shower in its own building approx. 60 m away.

The little cabin on Rakke, also called the "sister cabin" or "lotte cabin" by many, is the nearest neighbor to the coastal path Stavern-Helgeroa, and only a few hundred meters from the fantastic viewpoint on Rakke, where there used to be military installations. It is a short distance to Stavern and the beautiful Minnehallen, feel free to bring your bike. A short way down to the swimming area. The municipality has created beautiful bonfires and barbecue areas at a viewpoint right near the cabin. Explore the area and enjoy sunrise or sunset from one of the viewpoints!

TRANSPORTATION
There is a road to Rakke. Follow the road through Stavern to the exit Solplassen / Rakke. Follow the road signposted P-kyststi. Free parking at the barrier, the cabin is approx. 200m from the barrier, look for a large service building and you will see a small yellow cabin with the logo kystled – Rakke.

The Light House at Stavern Headline

Our part of the coast has an absolutely gorgeous archipelago made for healing both body and soul! For many summer is boating, smooth rock slapes, sunbathing, barbecuing and fishing. You will quickly find your favorite place and guest marinas are easily accessible.

You may also want to visit and stay the night at the Light House at Stavern Headline!

An alternative for transportation out to the lighthouse is:

Stavern Dykkersenter (Diving centre)
staverndykk.no
Phone 92842833
Email post@staverndykk.no

Gavelstad Gjestegård

The hotel has got 40 rooms with showers and WC, and can accomodate 100 guests in total.

The rooms are smart and redecorated, and the hotel has several parlours and lounges. The cosy dining room can seat 120 guests.
There is also a guest kitchen available for visitors.

Solplassen Camping

The area has together 46 cabins and bungalows for 2 – 8 people. 22 of the cabins are all year round rentals.

Solplassen Camping har åpent fra 01.05.24 til 29.09

The Camping has a grocery store and a cafe & summer restaurant with outdoor seating. The summer restaurant serves typical food such as pizza, street food and offers take away. The restaurant is open for everyone. The Camping has its own beach with a floating dock, and only a 5 minute walk from Rakke with smooth rocks.

Solplassen has 2 sanitary installations, each with their own washing machines and tumble dryers.

The Cabins
The cabins are different in standard and prices.

6 people cabin + (Year round)

Cabin with 2 bedrooms and a loft with space for 4 people, with pillows and duvets to 8 people.
Bathroom with a toilet and shower. Living Room with a TV. Fully equipped kitchen.
A small garden with outdoor furniture. 10 meter to the beach.

6 people cabin (Year round)

Cabin with two bedrooms, pillows and duvets for 6 people.
Bathroom with a toilet and shower. Living room with TV. Fully equipped kitchen..
Terrace with outdoor furniture.

4 / 5 people cabin C+ (Year round)

Cabin with two bedrooms and bunk beds, pillows and duvets for 5 people.
Bathroom with toilet and shower. Combined living room with TV, fully equipped mini kitchen.
The cabin have outdoor furniture.

4/5 people cabin (Year round)

Cabin with two bedrooms and bunk beds, pillows and duvets for 5 people.
Bathroom with toilet and shower. Combined living room with TV, fully equipped mini kitchen.
The cabin have outdoor furniture.

4 people cabin (Summer)

Cabin with two bedrooms and bunk beds, pillows and duvets for 5 people.
Toilet and sink. Combined living room with TV and a mini kitchen.
2/4 people cabin (Summer)
1 room cabin with simple standard, with bunk bed and sofabed. No pillows or duvets.
Mini kitchen with hot and cold water.

2 people cabin (Summer)

1 room cabin with simple standard with two beds. No pillows oe duvets
Boiling possibility. Fridge and some cutlery.

Look at the website for prices! (Norwegian)

The area
Stavern city centre is not far from the camping area. Stavern is a summer city with visitors from all over the country. Stavern offers exhibitions throughout the summer.

Solplassen is surrounded by beautiful nature, with a coastal path is nearby. The coastal path goes from Stavern to Helgeroa with a distance of 35 km through nature, beach and smooth rocks. In brunlanes you will find incredible Mølen, which is a part of UNESCO’s global geopark.

Fishing
Larvik has a coastline covering 123 km with good fishings spots. Fish from shore or off a boat the choice is yours. Larvik also has one of Norways best salmon rivers, Numedalslågen.

The archipelago of Rakke is a Eldorado for divers, both professionals and amateurs. There is alot to see, such as 80 shipwrecks.

Presteseter

The Presteseter cabin is situated at 440 metres beyond sea level at Skrim, owned by Larvik Tourist Association. The cabin can be used by members of the Larvik Tourist Association and the Norwegian Tourist Association.

You will find idyllic Presteseter by the lake Kopavann at Skrim. Wonderful forest terrain with plenty of possibilities for picking berries and excellent conditions for bathing and swimming. At Presteseter you can rent the main cabin, or you may stay the night at The Quarters next door (here you will need a special key designed for members of the Norwegian Tourist Association).

Groups and classes are able to rent the main cabin. All in all there are 22 beds on 2 spacious rooms upstairs (1 bunk + 5 simple beds at each room). 1 bedroom at the ground floor (4 beds) and 4 benches in the living room, but the latter ones cannot be compared to beds. Plates, cutlery and utensils to provide 20 persons. Propane, firewood and el.-generator. Water from well outside cabin.

Important: Bring keys (from Larvik Tourist Office, Storgt.50), matchsticks, candlelights, torch, a rag and tea towels. The cabin has got duvets and pillows, but you need to bring a sleeping bag.

Contact information:
Larvik og Omegns Turistforening/ Larvik Tourist Association
Storgata 50
3256 Larvik
+ 47 33 18 76 50
www.larvik-turistforening.no
    

Ula Camping

Ula Camping is regulated for tents and is a car-free and family-friendly area in beautiful surroundings. Nice sandy beaches, and rocky mountains.

Internet check-in
There is no booking for tents and you are free to choose your own place in the area marked for camping. Tents and hammocks can not be set up in the beach zone. The fire regulations require 4 meters between the tents. There are 90 tent sites plus an area reserved for hammocks. The whole area is car-free and it is important to follow the check-in instructions on the websites. Check-in on the website on arrival with a tent number available at the reception. 

Arrival and parking
On arrival, park your car temporarily at the parking at Ula Port (by payment). Follow the walkway 300 meters to the beach and reception. You may use the trolleys for your luggage. There are free parking spaces located in the forest near the campsite, these are marked on the map which you may find on the website. 

Facilities
There is new facilities. Showers, washbasins, family rooms and basice kitchen facilities. There are grill areas y the reception. The garbage container is next to the toilet facility.

Ula camping has a kiosk and pizzeria, open every day during the school holidays. The chefs make stoneoven-baked Italian pizza that can be enjoyed in the outdoor terrace or at the beach. In the kiosk you will also find the famous waffles. 

There are possibilities for a washing machine in a service building in Ula harbor that belongs to Ula Vel. There is also a small shop in Ula that is open during the school holidays. It 6 km to nearest COOP or Joker.

In the area around Ula there are many nice trails and small roads. A good starting point for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, diving, bouldering and much more.

Ula Camping has spaces for tents only.
In Ula Guest Harbour there is parking spaces without electricity. For information: Ula Vel (in norwegian language only). The Cottages in Ula can only be booked privately. For information: Ula Hyttegrend (in norwegian language only)