by: Larvik & Stavern

Gresskarlåven

At Gresskarlåven in Kaupang, Larvik, you can head into the field and pick your own Halloween pumpkin. There is also a self-service farm shop selling pumpkins for cooking and autumn decorations, along with a small spooky trail inside the barn.

Pick your own pumpkin
Explore the pumpkin field and choose one to take home. Will you pick a large pumpkin to carve for Halloween, or a smaller one to decorate your home? Inside the barn, you will find edible and decorative pumpkins in different shapes, colours and sizes. The pumpkins are grown without pesticides.

A little Halloween scare
For visitors who enjoy a bit of Halloween fun, there is a small spooky trail inside the barn. It's an extra attraction to explore during your visit.
Open throughout the autumn season
Gresskarlåven is open daily from 19 September to 31 October 2026. The farm shop inside the barn is self-service.

Practical information
* Dates: 19 September–31 October 2026
* Location: Gresskarlåven, Kaupangveien 84, 3261 Larvik
* Opening: Daily during the season
* What to expect: Pick-your-own pumpkins and a self-service farm shop
* Contact: +47 926 13 846

Stop by and find a pumpkin to take home for Halloween.

Hans-Wilhelm Steinfeld: Russia, Our Troubled Present

Hans-Wilhelm Steinfeld takes the audience on a journey through Russian politics, society and history, drawing on his many years as a journalist and foreign correspondent.

Steinfeld worked for NRK from 1976 to 2014 and served as the broadcaster's Moscow correspondent during four periods. He reported on the final years of the Soviet Union, its dissolution and the development of Russia under Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin.

During the attempted coup in Moscow in 1991, Steinfeld interviewed Boris Yeltsin. The interview was broadcast internationally, and Mikhail Gorbachev reportedly listened to it while being held in captivity in Crimea.

The talk examines the historical developments behind today's Russia and the relationship between politics, society and history. Steinfeld also draws on his own experiences reporting from Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe.

Steinfeld holds a cand.philol. degree from the University of Bergen, with history as his main subject and studies in Russian and social sciences. He also studied at Moscow State University and St Antony's College, Oxford. He has received several awards for his journalism, including the Scandinavian Journalist Prize, the Narvesen Prize and the Peer Gynt Prize.

This evening offers an insight into Russia's modern history and current political development through Steinfeld's experience as a journalist and Russia correspondent.

AfterWork FeelGood Quiz

Start the weekend with a quiz as Per and Magnus invite you to a relaxed evening of questions and friendly competition.

You do not need to be a quiz expert to take part. Bring your colleagues, friends or neighbours and enjoy an evening of quiz questions, competition and drinks.

Autumn dates:

  • Friday, 25 September
  • Friday, 23 October
  • Friday, 13 November
  • Friday, 18 December

Cirkus Arnardo i Larvik

Cirkus Arnardo returns to Larvik with an international circus show featuring a combination of traditional and contemporary circus artists.

The circus tent will be set up at Hovlandbanen, with performances from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

Artists and crew from 17 different countries take part in the production. The audience sits close to the ring, with a maximum distance of approximately 10 metres.

The performance lasts approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for the whole family. The programme features circus acts, action, humour and excitement.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at arnardo.no. Tickets are also available at the entrance.