Sandefjord tourist association (SOTF) can help you with membership and walking/hiking suggestions all over the country, with good advice.
Sandefjord tourist association is for everybody that’s interested in walking/hiking, with over 2.600 members it’s the biggest association in Sandefjord. The tourist association have offers and activities for its members. The goal is to get everybody in every age group out and be active. Besides taking care of offices, stores and cabins, SOTF also maintains 260 km of paths and have approx. 300 tourist arrangements a year.
Become a member!
As a member of SOTF you’re automatically a member of The Norwegian tourist Association (DNT). The membership provides good deals and discounts on DNT cabins and arrangements, the journal Fjell og Vidde, and a yearly book with tourism articles.
Visit www.sotf.no and look at the calendar to find group-trips.
Hjortegården is located with a short distance from the E18, close to Borgeskogen in a rural setting on a small hill with a view of forests, fields and meadows. The garden is approx. 4 acres. From the garden you can sit down and enjoy the view of the deers and plants.
Opening hours – Open garden and visitor garden
Hjortegården is open on the following days in 2025: July 13., 19. and 20. from 12.00-16.00 with deer feeding at 14.00. Sale of coffee and ice cream.
Follow Hjortegården on facebook the blooming will be announced.
Other events will be announced in advance.
The Gamkinn family deer farm breeds and sells deer. It is possible to buy meat products and home-baked flatbread from the farm.
Pir 4 serves real Italian pizza in a casual atmosphere in modern premises.
In addition to real wood-fired Italian pizza, Pir 4 has a large drinks menu with cocktails and fine wines, as well as a selection of antipasti dishes, salads and desserts.
Just outside the town center you will find Gokstadhaugen, where the famous Gokstad ship was found in 1879. Of the four Viking ships found in Norway, three have been found in Vestfold.
The Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation has set itself the goal of making copies of all of these. Previously, Oseberg Viking Heritage has made an archaeological replica of the Oseberg ship «Saga Oseberg» and an interpretation (as there is too little left of the original ship to make a replica) of the Klåstad ship «Saga Farmann». Now it's the biggest of them all, the Gokstad ship, that is up next.
Over the next few years, anyone can follow and / or participate in the construction of an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship. Centrally located in both Sandefjord and Tønsberg there are construction activities. The Viking park is a part of Badeparken, between Scandic Park Hotel and the ferry terminal in Sandefjord.
Right next to the famous Whaling Monument in Sandefjord, there is a landing site for large oak logs to be split and chopped into ship planks. Various ship parts will be produced here. All work will be done with the same kind of tools and old techniques from the Viking Age. Here you can learn old traditional crafts.
The ship parts will be transported from Sandefjord to Tønsberg by Viking ship. In Tønsberg, where the Viking shipyard itself is located, the parts will be further processed and mounted on the ship. Here you will also have the opportunity to follow and participate in the construction down on "Vikingodden" in the middle of Tønsberg harbor.
The farm offers Hjortegårdens hjortepølse, hjortesalami, deer meat and homemade flatbread.
Hjortegården is located with a short distance from the E18, close to Borgeskogen in a rural setting on a small hill with a view of forests, fields and meadows. The garden is approx. 4 acres. From the garden you can sit down and enjoy the view of the deers and plants. It is possible to buy meat products and home-baked flatbread from the farm. For ordering meat contact Knut on tel. +47 90153940.
Hjortegården also hosts Nortrip – an experience guide for motorhome travelers.
Hjortehagen offers open farm and visitor garden!
In Melsomvik’s sauna, you can enjoy both winter bathing and a warm sauna experience all year round!
The sauna opened on February 7, 2022, and is the result of a community effort and a joint fundraising campaign by Melsomvik Vel, Nmu, local residents, and other generous donors.
The sauna can be rented for a 2-hour session. During that time, you’re responsible for heating it up, enjoying your session, and tidying up afterward. Payment is made via Vipps.
Remember to bring:
– A towel to sit on
– Swimwear
– 3 liters of fresh water (only fresh water must be used!)
– Firewood (approx. 8 logs for 2 hours)
– Fire starters, matches
– Drinking water
Important: You must be at least 18 years old to book the sauna. Younger guests are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult over 18.
Sauna Rules
– Only fresh water may be used on the stove and in the water tank. Never use salt water!
– The tank must always be at least half full
– Always sit on a towel
– Keep the sauna clean and treat it with care
– Avoid drinks that may stain
– Shoes and boots must be left outside
Booking
Once you book, you’ll receive a text message with a Vipps number – simply pay the amount via Vipps. Trust is key. Feel free to pay more if you’d like to support the sauna!
Book your session via Melsomvik Vel here!
The sauna is cleaned once a week.
Experiences
The coastal path that leads you further beyond Østerøya is only a short walk away from Strand. It takes you all the way to Tønsberg Tønne in the far south of the island. The area has fantastic seaview, and is a protected nature reserve with rare trees and plants.
Mefjorden between Østerøya and Vesterøya is perfect for beach trips by canoe or boat.
About 10 minutes walk from Strand you will find the nice beach Skjellvika.
Canoe rentals
9 canoes for rental.
The restaurant has plenty of space and seatings.
The menu consists of fried chicken served in creative combinations; wings and thighs, fried-chicken burgers and specialties such as the fried-chicken croissant «Fly Mandy». In addition, you will find several varieties of "loaded fries" and a large selection of the house dips and hot sauces.
Parking just outside the door, make it easy to grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or pick up take away. If you want to order the food in advance, it can be done easily on the website.
Fly Chicken also has several restaurants around the country.
Bayer Street Event facilitates all types of events. Large groups, conferences and events. Simple day events, mingle events, strategy gatherings and management groups. Wherever you want, but in Vestfold they convey great local knowledge and give you small, local stories included.
Through a network of partners, everything from text, graphic design, photo and video to conference streaming, technical equipment and event management can be delivered.
With extensive experience from international tourism and top football as ballast, Bayer Street Event also works with Sports Travel Management and incoming in Norway for foreign customers.
In total, you walk approx. 800 meters in altitude on the trip. On the trip, you will get a fantastic view of the city, the fjord and the surrounding landscape.
Duration: The tour takes 5-6 hours plus breaks.
Difficulty: Medium
The 10 peaks
Preståsen 44 m.a.s.l
Fjellvikåsen 91 m.a.s.l
Varden 105 m.a.s.l
Gjekstadåsen 75 m.a.s.l
Frebergåsen 55 m.a.s.l
Bygdeborgen på Unneberg 116 m.a.s.l
Hjertås 148 m.a.s.l
Mokollen 107 m.a.s.l
Midtås 94 m.a.s.l
Mølleråsen 71 m.a.s.l
If you don't want to do the whole 10-peak tour, you can do the 4-peak tour. The trip is approx. 7 km and takes 3-4 hours plus breaks. The trip goes to Mokollen, Midtåsen, Mølleråsen and Preståsen.
