by: Larvik & Stavern

Bedehuset

Bedehuset Restaurant & Bar is housed in a former prayer house dating from 1875, close to the historic Herregården manor house in central Larvik. Today, the building is a place to gather for food and drinks, with indoor dining and a terrace beneath a pergola during the summer.

Lunch, dinner and pizza
The menu ranges from sandwiches, burgers and pizza to fish, seafood and sharing dishes. Options include fish soup, mussels and both white and tomato-based pizzas. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available, along with a children's menu. The selection changes throughout the year. Visit Bedehuset's current menu for dishes, prices and allergen information.

Groups and private events
Bedehuset hosts birthdays, confirmation celebrations, corporate events and other gatherings. The restaurant offers group and event menus, including multi-course meals and sharing dishes. Arrangements can be tailored in advance. For groups of more than eight people, send your reservation request to booking@bedehusetmatogdrikke.no.

Reservations and visitor information
You can book a table online until 12 noon on the day of your visit. After this, please contact the restaurant by phone on +47 99 09 09 10 or by email. An age limit of 20 applies in the evenings and at weekends for guests who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children and younger guests accompanied by adults are welcome.

 

Portraits of honorary citizens

The artworks are comossoned by ByLab, Culture Sports and leisure, and Area plan in Larvik municipality. In addition to Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, the business community in Larvik has contributed to the project.

Ingvar Ambjørnsen – Parking lot by Oskars gate by the town square. 

Carl Nesjar – At the bottom of Kongegata behind the Farris factory 

Arne Nordheim – Parking lot by Nedre Torggate. 

Thor Heyerdahl –  Was demolished in connection to building the new Grandkvartalet. The new artwork can be found at Quality Hotel Grand Larvik.

Antonio Bibalo – Parking lot at the top of Bøkestredet, Øvre Bøkeligate. (The mural was painted over in the summer of 2024 due to poor condition , and construction plans. The artists hope to have the opportunity to paint Bibalo elsewhere in the town).

Solplassen café

Solplassen Café is located at Solplassen Camping, just outside Stavern town centre. The seasonal restaurant serves pizza and a selection of dishes from its restaurant and fast-food menu, with takeaway available. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, and the restaurant is fully licensed to serve alcohol. Everyone is welcome, whether you're staying at the campsite or visiting the area for the day.

Food and Drinks
The menu includes pizza and a variety of casual dining options. Solplassen also has a coffee bar and serves a selection of hot and cold drinks.
Enjoy your meal inside the restaurant or find a seat outdoors. Takeaway is also available if you prefer to enjoy your food elsewhere.

Beach and Coastal Experiences
Solplassen Camping is located along the coast, with its own sandy beach and floating jetty. Combine your meal with a swim or a relaxing break by the sea.
The nearby Rakke area is known for its smooth coastal rocks and scenic shoreline. The coastal walking trail offers opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape.

Opening Hours and Booking
Solplassen Café is a seasonal restaurant with opening hours that vary throughout the year.

Visit the Solplassen website for current opening hours and dining information.
For table reservations and takeaway orders, contact the restaurant directly.

 

Ingris isbar

Ingris Isbar is located on the lower ground floor of Hotel Wassilioff in central Stavern. The ice cream bar offers a wide selection of scooped ice cream, soft serve, sorbet, milkshakes and frappés. Choose from different flavours, cones, sprinkles and toppings to create your own favourite combination.

Ice Cream and Milkshakes
Ingris Isbar serves a selection of ice cream from Norwegian producer Hennig-Olsen, with a variety of flavours and toppings.
One of the specialities is traditional-style milkshakes, made using the scooped ice cream flavour of your choice. Soft serve and frappés are also available.

Opening Hours
Ingris Isbar is open seasonally, with extended opening hours during the summer months.

Visit the Ingris Isbar website for current opening hours and seasonal information.

Stolpejakten Vestfold

Stolpejakt is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.

Read more about the Stolpejakt.

Padleled Vestfold og Telemark

Padleled Vestfold og Telemark is Norway's first continuous paddling trail. The complete trail consists of 1,428 kilometres of graded paddling routes, with suggested trips for different skill levels.

Along the Vestfold coast, you can choose from 91 suggested trips stretching from Svelvik in the north to Helgeroa in the south. The routes are graded by difficulty, and the trip descriptions include maps and practical information about parking, fresh water and toilet facilities. The Vestfold routes are also available on UT.no.

Several simple paddling shelters, known as padlehuker, are located along the trail and provide places to stop for a break or stay overnight. In Vestfold, you will find them in Holmestrand, Færder, Tønsberg, Sandefjord and Larvik. The shelters are open to everyone and cannot be reserved.

If you would like to learn kayaking or become more confident on the water, courses and guided trips are available in Vestfold. Kajakkpadling.no offers introductory, basic and technique courses as well as guided trips throughout the year.

Color Line Hirtshals – Larvik

Travel between Denmark and Norway from Hirtshals to Larvik with Color Line.

The ferry uses only 3 hours and 45 minutes from Hirtshals to Larvik.

Swimming spots in Lake Farris

Lake Farris stretches north from Larvik towards Siljan. Along its wooded shoreline, you will find freshwater swimming spots ranging from sandy beaches to rocky shores and quiet little bays. Some are close to town, while others involve a walk through the forest. The lake is also an important drinking water source. Please take care of the surroundings and check current swimming advice before visiting.

Jomfruhalvøya – swimming from the rocks
Jomfruhalvøya, also known as Kilenhalvøya, is located near the southern end of Lake Farris. It has rocky shores and several places to stop beside the water. There is no sandy beach here, making it a good choice if you prefer swimming from the rocks and combining your visit with a woodland walk. At the outer end of the peninsula is a local viewpoint called Verdens ende. This should not be confused with the better-known Verdens Ende on Tjøme.

Kattestranda – a sandy beach at Framnesodden
Kattestranda is located at Framnesodden, north of central Larvik. The beach has sand, a swimming jetty, a playground, benches and toilets. It is a good place to spend a summer afternoon, with space for a picnic and useful facilities nearby. Further out on Framnesodden, Padlerhytta has traditionally served waffles on selected days during summer. Check current opening arrangements if you would like to stop by. You can approach the area from Bøkeskogen and Lovisenlund, continuing towards Framnesodden.

Delesand – a secluded sandy beach
Delesand is a sandy beach in a more secluded part of Lake Farris. It has shallow water, fine sand and a grassy slope behind the shore. It is a lovely destination for visitors who enjoy combining swimming with a longer walk or cycle ride. A barrier closes the access road well before the beach, so the final section must be completed on foot or by bicycle. Bring what you need for the day and check your route on a map before setting off.

Roppestad – rocky shores and open space
Roppestad, near Kvelde, is a spacious recreation area with rocky swimming spots, grassy areas and toilets. The area has two distinct sections. The southern section is a regular public swimming and recreation area, while the northern section is designated as a naturist beach.
Local rules apply, and visitors should follow the signs. Vestviken Naturistforening manages and supervises the area on behalf of Larvik Municipality. Roppestad is located at Farrisveien 863, Kvelde.

Explore the islands by canoe or kayak
Lake Farris has numerous small bays and islands. Eikenesøya and Bjørnøya are among the destinations visited by paddlers. Choose a route suited to your experience, check the wind conditions and wear a buoyancy aid. Some spots can only be reached from the water.

Help protect the lake
Lake Farris supplies drinking water to around 200,000 people, so protecting the water and shoreline is especially important. Larvik Municipality monitors water quality. Blooms of blue-green algae can occur during warmer periods. Avoid swimming where algae are visibly concentrated and follow the municipality's current advice. Swimming is mainly a summer activity, although many surrounding woodland areas can also be explored at other times of year.

 

Plan your visit

Lake Farris has sandy beaches, rocky swimming spots and secluded places along its wooded shores. Choose your destination before travelling, as access and distances vary considerably.

Choose a swimming spot
Kattestranda has a sandy beach and facilities at Framnesodden. Jomfruhalvøya offers rocky shores, while Delesand has a shallow sandy beach requiring a longer walk or cycle ride. Roppestad near Kvelde has rocky swimming areas, open recreational space and a designated naturist beach.

Getting here and parking
Kattestranda can be reached on foot from the Bøkeskogen and Lovisenlund area. Delesand is some distance from the road, with a barrier along the access route. Roppestad is at Farrisveien 863, 3282 Kvelde, with parking in designated areas. Use a map to plan the journey to your chosen location.

Facilities and accessibility
Kattestranda has toilets, benches, a playground and a swimming jetty. Roppestad has toilets and recreational grounds. Other swimming spots are more natural, with surfaces ranging from sand and rocks to woodland paths. Step-free access all the way into the water has not been confirmed at every location.

Good to know
Lake Farris is an important source of drinking water. Take your litter home and follow local rules. Avoid swimming where blue-green algae are visibly concentrated and check current municipal advice. Submerged logs may be present in Farriskilen. Always check the depth and underwater conditions before jumping or diving.

See swimming spots and visitor information →

Tollerodden badeplass

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!