by: Sandefjord

Kokeriet Restaurant

The venue’s design is inspired by the golden times in Sandefjord – The Whaling time.

The decor is authentic items, pictures and other documentation from different whaling expeditions. If your interested in the history the whaling boat “Southern Actor” is not far from the restaurant.

The restaurants fantastic signature dishes such as barbequed whale steak and the well known fish soup by kokeriet.

The menu changes with the seasons and consist of good food with a nice price!

Kokeriet Restaurant has a large menu with lunch specials, sandwiches, snacks, main courses and desserts. French, Italian, seafood and vegetarian. 

To book a table call (+47) 92 98 97 69 or email post@kokeriet.no.

For more information, look at the website www.kokeriet.no

Bugårdsparken

Storstadion was formerly the home of Sandefjord Football, and is also the athletics arena. Tennis is played in the Penguin Hall, while the Jotun Hall is mostly used for handball and badminton. In addition, there is a swimming pool and an artificially frozen ice hockey rink. In winter, the football training ground is turned into an ice rink.

Sandefjord also has six district facilities with clubhouses, grass and gravel courts.

In the spring you can see the annual duck release, where the ducks find their way to Bugårdsdammen.

Good parking opportunites both at Jotunhallen and at the entrance from the east.

Bakgården Café

The nice venue of Bakgården Cafè is located in calm surroundings in a “backyard” in Sandefjord. This cafè is suited for you who are looking for something different, where quality and service is important.

In addition to the food and drinks the cafè sells exciting delicacies, purses, porcelain, chocolate etc. Why not take a look?

The Cafè has normal opening hours during the day, and possibility to preorder the venue for events during the evenings. The cafè offers two venues with room for a total of 60 people. The cafè offer idyllic atmosphere during the outdoor serving in the backyard. During the summer season it is possible to have events outside with room for 200 people. A stage with lights and a sound system is available.

Ristorante Del Mare

Ristorante Del Mare offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes, as well as delicious Italian pasta and authentic stone-baked pizza.

The restaurant has an intimate, Mediterranean atmosphere with open kitchen so you can watch the chef prepare your food.

Before the dinner arrives on the table, you'll taste their excellent bruschetta, made with fresh herbs and their own home baked bread.

Welcome to an atmospheric restaurant with reasonable prices!

Beaches in Sandefjord

There are child-friendly shallow beaches, beaches with campgrounds and more secluded beaches.

Strømbadet, Sandefjord's town bath. Opened in 2020. Floating jetty for sea bathing in the harbour. Access from Hjertnesstranda (Sandefjordsveien 7) across the street of Scandic Park Hotel. Parking. Heavy rain can cause overflow discharges in the area around the bathing facility. Such discharges will result in temporary poor bathing water quality. Watch for possible red light on arrival.

Asnes, Vesterøya – 5 km from town center (bus 168 or 170)
Here you have several small south-facing beaches, beautiful cliffs and gras area. Camping, kiosk and toilet facilities open May 1st – September 1st.

Flautangen, Østerøya – 9 km from town center(bus 162)
Here you will find both a sandy beach, pebble beach and rocks, and there are toilets, a fireplace and excellent fishing spots. Arrival: Take Road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs to Østerøya. After approx. 5 km turn left and follow the sign to Flautangen. There is a path to the beach.

Goksjø – 7 km from town center (Bus 150)
Fresh water with grass slope down towards the water. There is a swimming jetty and float. Arrival: Follow Road 305 from Sandefjord to Andebu. After passing the highway E-18, turn left onto Semsbakken after approx. 800 meters.

Granholmen – 5 km from town center (bus 01, 161)
Small beach, gras area and rocks. Camping, kiosk and toilet facilities open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: Follow Road 303 towards Larvik. Turn left approx. 5 km from the town center. Follow signs to Granholmen.

Grubesand, Vesterøya – 9 km from town center (bus 168)
Quiet, east-facing sandy beach with 100 meters sand and rolling stones in the end. Good hiking paths along the coast. Good fishing spots and toilets. Arrival: From the town center run follow the signs to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 7 km (past Langeby camping) and then take left on Auveveien.

Korsvik, Vesterøya – 5 km from town center (bus 168 or 170)
Child-friendly sandy and gravel beach with a pine forest in the back. Arrival: From the town center, follow the signs to Vesterøya and turn in on Veløyveien. The beach is by the road.

Langeby, Vesterøya – 7 km from town center (bus 168)
Child-friendly sandy beach with some rocks and good diving spots. Camping, shop and toilet facilities are open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: From the town center follow the sign to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 7 km. Langeby is just off the road.

Skjellvika, Østerøya – 5,5 km from town center
Very child-friendly, sandy beach. Path along the foot of the mountains in the north. Kiosk and toilet facilities. Arrival: Take road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs to Østerøya. After approx. 3 km turn left on Østerøyveien by Søndre Sunde on Skjellvikaveien.

Truber and Yxney, Østerøya – 12 km from town center (bus 162)
Large area with both beaches and rocks. The sandy beach on Truber are most popular. Toilets at Truber. Arrival: Take road 303 towards Stokke. Follow signs towards Østerøya. Approx. 7 km after you've passed the sign "Østerøya" turn left (signposted).

Vøra, Vesterøya – 9 km from town center (bus 168)
Child-friendly sandy beach. Camping, shop, beach volleyball court and toilet facilities are open May 1st – September 1st. Arrival: From the town center follow the signs to Vesterøya. Follow Vesterøyveien approx. 8 km. The campsite is situated by the road.

Beaches for persons with disabilities: Granhomen, Lahelle, Langeby, Nord Trubervika, Tangen, Vøra and Bogen.

See www.sandefjord.kommune.no for details about how they are adapted.
 

Strand

Conference / event
– Large conference / meeting room for up to 200 people
– Room with fireplace for up to 65 people
– Dining room with seating for 110 people
– Several smaller meeting rooms and living rooms
– Modern sound, light and projector 
– Wireless network with good capacity

Bicycle routes in Sandefjord

The national coastal route no. 1 along the coast and the regional route no. 24 to Larvik also both pass through Sandefjord and offer beautiful natural scenery.

In addition there are 3 local routes:
-Torp Tour (18 km)
-Goksjø Tour (16,6 km)
-Marum Tour (13,3 km)

 

Håndverkeren Kaffebrenneri

With a strong focus on coffee craftsmanship and roasting, the venue offers a varied selection of coffee with distinctive flavours and aromas. Sweet treats and light lunch dishes are also served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The cosy courtyard features ample seating, palm trees, flowers, and string lights, creating a charming and relaxed setting. The courtyard also leads to an extended concept: up a staircase and through a door is the Ice Cream Bar, offering a wide selection of ice cream for all ages.

During the summer season, the area becomes a lively gathering place for coffee and ice cream enthusiasts, and is a popular stop for both locals and visitors.

Brygga 11, Geir Skeie

Closed for the season – Opens April 25th

The restaurant Brygga 11 is a seafood Restaurant, serving local delicacies by the waterfront, run by the Winner of Bocuse d'OR 2009, Geir Skeie. The surroundings are perfect for some seafood or a drink.

Menu from the Ocean

The main focus of Brygga 11 restaurant is simple and tasty food provided by the ocean. What about fresh oysters with lemon? Or boiled Skagerrak-shrimps with mayonnaise? Blue mussels with seasonal vegetables, homemade side dishes, smoked salmon – or “lutefisk” during christmas season?

The food is in focus, and the menu varies depending on what the fishermen bring. The dessert menu follow the same philosophy: only the seasonal best fruit and berries.

As your drink you can choose everything from a simple Riesling from Germany to some of the world's most exclusive and rare wines. Or you can explore the selection of beer.

The restaurant Brygga 11 has something for everyone – considering taste and wallet.

Book a table

If you want to book a table for more than 8 people, call or email post@brygga11.no.

Book a table for less than 8 people through the website.

Sandefjord Minigolf & Café

Minigolf is an activity for everyone, regardless of age and physical condition. You do not need membership or your own equipment to play here. Why not bring your family, friends or challenge a co-worker after work?

There is a small café on site, serving waffles, ice-cream and refreshments.

Season april-september. Opening hours will be announced at the Facebook site.