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Float sauna

Float Sauna is located right by the sea at Granholmen in Sandefjord. The electrically heated sauna is ready when you arrive, so you can settle straight into the warmth, enjoy views of the fjord and cool off with a refreshing dip in the sea.

A comfortable sauna by the sea
The sauna has its own changing room, adjustable temperature controls and a Bluetooth sound system, so you can play your own music. There's no need to bring firewood or light the stove.

Private or shared sauna
Book the entire sauna for your group, or reserve one or more places in a shared session alongside other guests. The sauna accommodates up to 12 people, depending on the booking.

Explore Granholmen
Granholmen has rocky shores, a small sandy beach and green spaces by the water, making it an ideal place to spend time outdoors before or after your sauna session. Discover more options in Visit Vestfold's guide to saunas in Sandefjord, or explore other swimming spots in the guide to beaches in Sandefjord.

Plan your visit
Float Sauna is located at Granholmveien 75 in Sandefjord. Advance booking is required, and sessions normally last two hours. Choose your preferred time and pay by Vipps or card. After booking, you'll receive an email confirmation with an access code to the sauna. Check availability, prices and book with Float Sauna.

What to bring

Swimwear and a towel to sit on
Drinking water
An extra towel for swimming, if needed

Important to know

Bookings normally last two hours.
You must be at least 18 to book. Children may attend with an adult.
Only use fresh water on the stove, adding a little at a time.
Leave shoes outside and always sit on a towel.
Food is not permitted. Alcohol is not allowed during shared sessions. Private sessions have a limit of two units.
Leave the sauna if you feel dizzy, nauseous or uncomfortably hot.
Always have someone with you when swimming in the sea.
Clean up and leave at the end of your session.

Kur Sauna – Lahelle

At Lahelle in Sandefjord, you can enjoy the warmth of a wood-fired sauna overlooking Lahellefjord. Located right by the water, the sauna offers easy access to a floating jetty when you're ready to cool off with a refreshing dip in the sea.

Wood-fired sauna by the fjord
The sauna accommodates up to ten people. Through the windows, you can enjoy views of the fjord while relaxing in the warmth of the wood-burning stove. The sauna is available all year round, whether you want to spend time with friends or experience the contrast between a warm sauna and cool sea water.

Experience aufguss at Lahelle
In addition to regular sauna sessions, KUR Sauna offers aufguss, a guided sauna ritual where a sauna master circulates heat and steam, often accompanied by aromatic scents. Aufguss sessions have separate bookings, with room for up to eight participants. Check the operator's calendar for upcoming sessions and availability.

Discover more saunas in Sandefjord
Explore more sauna experiences along the coast at KUR Sauna – Tangen or Float Sauna at Granholmen. You can also discover more options in Visit Vestfold's guide to saunas in Sandefjord.

Plan your visit
KUR Sauna is located at Lahelleveien 75, approximately five kilometres from Sandefjord town centre. Parking, toilets and changing facilities are available nearby. Advance booking is required. Check current prices, available times and details of regular sauna sessions and aufguss directly with the operator. Check availability and book with KUR Sauna.

What to bring

Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Drinking water

Important to know

The regular sauna accommodates ten people. Aufguss sessions have a maximum of eight participants.
The regular sauna is wood-fired and self-service. Follow the operator's instructions for heating and use.
The sauna is available year-round. Aufguss sessions must be booked separately.
Check weather and swimming conditions before entering the sea.
Avoid swimming alone, especially in cold water.
Follow the operator's current sauna rules and booking conditions.

Bondens Hage

Bondens Hage is located three kilometres from Sandefjord town centre, combining a flower shop and café in a peaceful countryside setting. The café serves cream-enriched buns, cakes, soups and salads. Enjoy your food surrounded by flowers, in the hayloft or on the balcony overlooking the sea.

The café's signature cream-enriched buns are baked fresh every morning. Lunch and other dishes are also available to order for takeaway.

Flower Shop and Outdoor Area
The flower shop offers bouquets for different occasions. Outside, you can meet sheep and rabbits, explore the allotment gardens or take a stroll through the spacious parkland. There is plenty for families with children to enjoy.

Private Events
Bondens Hage offers a function venue in the barn's hayloft, which was fully renovated in 2021/2022. The venue accommodates up to 60 guests. Contact Bondens Hage for information about private events and bookings.

Opening Hours
The flower shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The café closes at 15:00 on all opening days.

Visit the Bondens Hage website for any changes to opening hours.

Furu egg selskapslokaler

Furu Egg is located at Furustad in Sandefjord, where a former henhouse has been converted into an event venue. It accommodates up to 200 guests for private celebrations, company parties, Christmas dinners and other gatherings, with food and drinks arranged for the occasion.

Celebrations in a former henhouse
A former henhouse is an unusual place to invite guests for a celebration. At Furu Egg, the building has been transformed into a venue for dinners and larger gatherings, with its rural surroundings still part of the setting. The space can be adapted for different events, from seated dinners to gatherings with entertainment.

Food and drinks for your event
Furu Egg has its own chef, Asbjørn Ekenes, who prepares menus tailored to the group's wishes. Food and drinks can be arranged to suit the occasion, and the venue is licensed to serve alcohol. Furu Egg also hosts public concerts and cultural events on selected dates, with separate programmes and ticket arrangements.

Opening hours and bookings
The event venue is available by arrangement and has no regular walk-in opening hours. Call +47 33 45 21 20 or email bestilling@furuegg.no to enquire about available dates, menus, prices and bookings.

The Whaling Museums café

Hvalfangstmuseets Café is located on the top floor of the Whaling Museum at Museumsgaten 39 in central Sandefjord. The café serves waffles, cakes, filled focaccia, hot dogs and hot and cold drinks. Take a break and enjoy something to eat while exploring the museum and the history of whaling.

Food and Drinks
Enjoy a freshly made waffle with coffee, a slice of cake or filled focaccia. The café also offers hot dogs and a selection of drinks.

Museum Experiences for the Whole Family
The Whaling Museum tells the story of whaling and its importance to Sandefjord. The museum features exhibitions about whales, polar wildlife and life connected to the whaling industry, including a full-size blue whale model.
For younger visitors, there is a dedicated playroom, and the museum also hosts activities and workshops during selected periods. Combine your café visit with a tour of the exhibitions.

Opening Hours
The café's opening hours vary throughout the year, with service available on weekends and during school holidays.

Visit the Whaling Museum website for current opening hours and visitor information.

Mønnerød Alpakka

Mønnerød Alpakka (alpaca) is based in beautiful Helgerød in Sandefjord and engages in alpaca breeding, sales of self-produced alpaca yarn. Alpaca walks are organized in spring, summer and autumn in lovely, rural surroundings.
Join organized group tours where you walk with your own alpaca on a rental rope!

The tours mostly take place in forests and outback, in hiking terrain, and last 1-1.5 hours.
This is suitable for the whole family, couples, friends, colleagues, yes simply anyone who likes animals and can go for a short walk.

NB! Not suitable for prams. The smallest children should possibly sit in a baby carrier.
There is a 10-year age limit for walking with your own alpaca, but children under 10 can walk the alpaca with a guardian.

Arrangements
In addition to alpaca walks, they also offer closed events with alpaca walks/experiences for private groups, such as bachelor parties, surprise parties and company events, both on the farm and at your event.

They travel around with the alpacas and offer visiting services to, among other things, nursing homes, housing associations and other institutions.

Alpaca yarn and other products from the animals
If you are interested in soft and warm alpaca yarn from their own animals, as well as other exciting products from the alpacas, contact Mønnerrød Alpakka for information. A farm shop opened in 2025.

Booking
Advance booking via email to monnerodalpakka@outlook.com. When booking, state the number of participants with and without alpacas, as well as the desired date. An overview of dates for alpaca walks is announced on Mønnerød Alpakka Facebook/Instagram.

Banqueting at the Whaling Museum

The Vestfold Museums rent premises throughout Vestfold. Organize your next party at the Whaling Museum!

The room is suitable as a function room and conference room.

Here you can invite in to everything from weddings, baptisms, Christmas parties and other parties to meetings, courses and conferences.

The whaling museum has good capacity and facilities.

Contact the Vestfold Museums for more information.

Noatun Eventpark / Vestfold Event

Vestfold Event have long operated and developed the Vestfold paintball arena, where, in addition to paintball, they have a number of different activities such as relays, tug-of-war, clay pigeon shooting, quizzes, brain teasers and more exciting activities. 3-5 and 7 matches will be set up.

Vestfold Event has now taken over operations at Noatun event park on Østerøya in Sandefjord. Here they have various yard activities such as ax throwing, air pistol shooting, arrow and archery, various cooperative exercises and much more. 5-7 or 9 matches are set up for you, regardless of whether it concerns a company, team, association, happening, event, Christmas party, birthday or stag party. Vestfold Event offers food service for up to 100 people, various entertainment and a liquor license with a full bar.

Vestfold Event tailors and organizes everything for your event!

Open for booking all days.

DNT Svinessaga Friluftssenter

DNT Svinessaga Outdoor Recreation Centre is beautifully situated beside Lake Goksjø, just outside Sandefjord. It is a welcoming place for a family day outdoors, with a climbing play area for children, fire pits, picnic seating and a jetty by the water. The outdoor grounds are accessible throughout the year and are managed by DNT Sandefjord.

Outdoor play and picnic spots by the lake
Svinessaga is a lovely destination for families who want to spend time together outdoors. Children can explore the climbing area, while others relax beside the lake or gather around one of the fire pits. Bring a picnic and something warm to drink. Surrounded by woodland and overlooking Goksjø, the recreation centre is a peaceful setting for an easy outdoor outing.

Lake activities in summer and winter
In summer, Goksjø offers opportunities for canoeing, rowing, fishing and swimming. Canoes and rowing boats are available to rent by arrangement with DNT, and the jetty provides access to the lake. In winter, the area offers a different outdoor experience. Ice skating may be possible when conditions are suitable. Natural ice must always be checked and assessed as safe before anyone ventures onto it.

An outdoor centre with an industrial past
Svinessaga also has an interesting industrial history. A steam-powered sawmill was established on the property in 1872, and sawmill operations continued until the mid-1980s. Today, the former industrial site has been transformed into an outdoor recreation centre through extensive volunteer work, creating a place for nature experiences, gatherings and activities.

Group visits and more outdoor experiences
Svinessaga welcomes groups, school classes and others looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors together. Sagahallen, the site's assembly hall, can also be rented for family gatherings and organised events through DNT. The centre is managed by DNT Sandefjord, which offers local walking suggestions and organised outdoor activities.

For more ways to discover the Sandefjord countryside, explore the Green Trails, a seasonal programme of marked walks around the municipality. You can also find walking and cycling inspiration through Visit Vestfold's Sandefjord activity guide.

Plan your visit

Svinessaga Outdoor Recreation Centre is located beside Lake Goksjø at Kodalveien 76, near Sandefjord. The outdoor grounds are accessible throughout the year.

Access and costs
Entry to the outdoor grounds is free. Boat rental and Sagahallen bookings cost extra. Check current parking charges and rental prices with DNT before visiting.

Facilities and activities
The site has picnic seating, fire pits, a climbing play area, toilets and a jetty. Canoes and rowing boats can be rented by arrangement. The staffed kiosk operates seasonally.

Good to know
Camping is not permitted. Always check ice safety before skating on Lake Goksjø. Contact DNT Sandefjord for rentals and visitor information. Email: sandefjord@dnt.no

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Entrepreneur “Walk of Fame”

In the heart of Sandefjord, you'll find the town's very own Walk of Fame. Outside Gründeriet in Dronningensgate, bronze stars set into the pavement celebrate people who have created jobs, built businesses and helped shape Sandefjord. Unlike Hollywood, this Walk of Fame honours entrepreneurs rather than film stars.

Celebrating Sandefjord's entrepreneurs
The first six entrepreneur stars were unveiled on 23 June 2022. Since then, more names have been added, representing everything from shipping and whaling to manufacturing, retail and technology. Among those honoured are shipping pioneer Christen Christensen, Jotun founder Odd

Gleditsch, physician and spa founder Heinrich Arnold Thaulow, and e-commerce entrepreneur Eric Sandtrø. Each recipient has made a significant contribution to Sandefjord's business community and shown a commitment to the town. The distinctive bronze stars were designed by artist Kurt Allan Sand.

A small stop with a big story
You'll find the stars in the pavement outside Gründeriet at Dronningensgate 5–7. Take a moment to explore the names and discover some of the people behind the businesses and industries that helped Sandefjord grow. You can learn more about the people honoured on Gründeriet's official Walk of Fame page (in Norwegian).

Discover more of Sandefjord's history
The Entrepreneur Walk of Fame is a great starting point for exploring Sandefjord's heritage. Visit Sandefjord Bad – Spa 1837–1939, founded by Heinrich Arnold Thaulow, which helped establish Sandefjord as a popular spa destination. At the Whaling Museum, you can discover the industry that brought jobs, prosperity and international connections to the town. You can also explore the Whaling Monument by the harbour, another reminder of Sandefjord's maritime past.

Practical information
The Entrepreneur Walk of Fame is located outside Gründeriet at Dronningensgate 5–7 in central Sandefjord. The bronze stars are set into the public pavement and can be viewed independently without booking a ticket or guided tour.