The outdoor center at Goksjø can be used all year round.
Here you can climb in the play park, swim and enjoy snacks and drinks brought from home.
Svinessaga Friluftssenter is operated by DNT – Sandefjord Tourist Association​.
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Entrepreneur “Walk of Fame”
Entrepreneur Stars
The Entrepreneur Stars are Sandefjord's own Walk of Fame, honouring entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation and commitment have helped shape the city. The bronze stars in the city centre celebrate their lasting contribution to Sandefjord's business community and local society.
2026
Johan Bryde (1858–1925) – Shipping owner and whaling pioneer who expanded Norwegian whaling internationally and developed the industry from catch to processing.
Odd Gleditsch Jr. (1929–2017) – Transformed Jotun into one of the world's leading paint and coatings companies while keeping its headquarters in Sandefjord.
Leiv Wilhelm Eriksen (b. 1939) – Serial entrepreneur who built successful construction companies and contributed significantly to business development and local sports.
2025
Anders Børresen Hasle (b. 1868) – Founder of Sandefjord Shoe Factory, creating one of Norway's largest shoe manufacturers and hundreds of jobs.
Odd Andersen (b. 1933) – Entrepreneur, employer and community builder who created jobs and inspired those around him.
Gunnar Bjønness (b. 1956) – Technology entrepreneur who helped establish Sandefjord as a leading IT hub.
Helge Krossøy (b. 1968) – IT entrepreneur who built successful technology companies while making a major contribution to local sports and volunteer work.
2024
Thorbjørn Hansen (b. 1942) – Construction entrepreneur and property developer behind one of the region's leading building companies.
Hans Freddy Henriksen (b. 1945) – Food industry entrepreneur behind Skjeggerød Slakteri and Matbørsen, recognised for inclusive leadership.
Heidi Marie Pettersen (b. 1958) – Engineering entrepreneur and business leader who built successful companies in a male-dominated industry.
Yngvar Hasås (b. 1956) – Timber industry entrepreneur who developed the Hasås family business through innovation and continuous improvement.
2023
Øystein Seim (b. 1974) – Founder of several construction companies and a strong advocate for employment and social inclusion.
Øivind Allum (b. 1947) – Engineering entrepreneur who helped build Sandefjord's internationally recognised maritime engineering cluster.
Dorothea von der Lippe Christensen (b. 1847) – Pioneer of education and women's rights who established Norway's first school kitchen.
Carl Christian Fon (b. 1963) – Construction entrepreneur and philanthropist who has contributed significantly to Sandefjord's development.
Guttorm Gran Sr. (b. 1908) – Brewery entrepreneur who developed Grans Brewery into one of Norway's few remaining independent breweries.
Olga Kulms (b. 1895) – Hotel entrepreneur behind Hotel Atlantic and a generous supporter of Sandefjord's cultural life.
2022
Christen Christensen (1845–1923) – Shipbuilder and whaling pioneer whose innovations laid the foundation for Sandefjord's prosperity.
Thor Dahl (1862–1920) – Shipping magnate, investor and philanthropist who built one of Norway's leading whaling companies.
Heinrich Arnold Thaulow (1808–1894) – Physician and founder of Sandefjord Spa, establishing the town as an internationally known spa destination.
Eric Sandtrø (b. 1972) – E-commerce pioneer behind Norek and Komplett, helping shape Norway's online retail industry.
Anders August Jahre (1891–1982) – Shipping entrepreneur and philanthropist who built an international shipping and whaling empire.
Odd Gleditsch (1894–1990) – Founder of Jotun and one of Sandefjord's most influential industrial entrepreneurs.
Canoe rental
Beautiful sturdy canoes with room for 3 people.
Rented with vest and oars. NOK 350 for a full day and NOK 200 for a half day.
Call +47 909 30 062 for booking, or email roge-soe@online.no.
Onsdagstur med seniorgruppa
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.
The Deer Farm
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 2026: May 23 + 24 and July 12 and 26. from 12.00-15.00 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 self-service farmshop.
Pir 4
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.
Sandefjord Viking Park
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 Deer Farm
The farmshop 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!
Badstua i Melsomvik
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.
Strand
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.