Feel like travelling from boathouse to lighthouse along the coast? The idea behind the Coastal Route is to create a network of overnight stops along the coast of the Oslo Fjord for travellers on foot or by rowboat or sailboat. The idea comes from the "oar change" of earlier times. In those days, nobody travelled simply for pleasure; travellers had business to transact.
And if the journey covered long distances, the traveller had to change rowers as well as boats.
At the turn of the last century there was usually an inn where travellers could rest or wait for better weather.
The Coastal Route lets you experience the coastal islands in an eco-friendly way with rowboats and simple lodging. Through the Coastal Route we wish to educate travellers about our coastal cultural heritage and provide them with information about nature and outdoor recreation. We also wish to promote the sensible use of public properties that no longer serve their original purpose, such as lighthouses and former military sites.
The Coastal Route is open to the public. According to the Outdoor Recreation Act, anyone may travel along the route. Journeys are at the traveller?s own risk. There are coastal routes in many places in Norway. In the Oslo Fjord there is
a coastal route in the inner fjord and two in Vestfold. These will eventually be linked together.
THE BUER ISLAND- forest and rocks side by side:
The idyllic island, Buerøya has both beach, grass, rocks and forest and is located right outside Sandefjord Town center. The cabin is an old kiosk that used to belong to the camping ground that was located on the island. Total 8 beds.
Granholmen Camping is perfectly located in Sandefjordsfjorden, with fields, hiking possibilities and nature. In the olden days there where a big hotel located here, with activities and fun, however it burned down in 1950. Today the area is perfect for camping. Granholmen have a beach with access for wheelchair users.
Services
o Kiosk and a pub serving food and drinks.
o Football field with goals.
o Beautiful nature walks and hiking.
o Dumping ground for motorhomes.
o Boat rental – Beaver 460 with 9.9 hp engine (life jackets can be borrowed)
o Rental of SUP paddle boards
The owners will be in the area everyday during summer season. The main building is renovated and offers nice shopping with the new kiosk, cafe and pub.
x All prices include free electricity and wifi.
The hotel is situated centrally, close to Sandefjord town centre and with a magnificent view over the harbour area. Three 18-hole golf courses are found within 11 minutes with car form the hotel. Only 10 minutes from Torp, Sandefjord Airport – with a regular train-connection. The hotel is one of the country's leading conference-hotels.
The hotel has 350 room All rooms are equipped with TV, minibar and bathroom. Large breafast buffet is included.
Conference
The hotel offers large and flexible conference facilities. From the large facilities for up to 650 persons to the smaller and more intimate rooms for few.
Gym and spa
In the indoor, heated pool, saunas, gym and Park SPA, you will find everything for body and mind in a relaxed environment.
Restaurants
Restaurant Kosmos, with room for 210 persons, and the Park-lounge/Wine-cellar with seating for 90 totally, are classical restaurants that offers splendid food from ther well reputated kitchen. In the summer, the hotel may serve you outside in Parkhaven (garden) with room for 250.
Bar
In the Park Bar you may enjoy a drink in a cosy enviroment.
Communication and connections
150km to Gardermoen – Oslo Airport
10km to Torp – Sandefjord Airport
1km to bus- and train station
Home Hotel Atlantic – a part of the town's history Home Hotel Atlantic has played a central role in Sandefjord's maritime history, where both shipping and whaling have left their mark on the hotels development and interior.
A pleasant stay with extra benefits
Guests at Home Hotel Atlantic can enjoy free coffee and 24-hour reception. Every afternoon from 15:00 to 17:00, "fika" is served, and in the evening from 18:00 to 20:00, an evening meal is offered, which is always included in the room price. The hotel has 119 comfortable rooms divided into different categories: moderate, standard, superior, deluxe and suites. All rooms are spacious and equipped with a work desk, TV, WiFi, hairdryer and comfortable wellness products in the bathroom. Standard rooms and upgraded categories also have coffee.
Courses and the conferences
The hotel's conference department can accommodate up to 260 participants divided into four meeting rooms, the largest of which has a capacity for 120 people in a classroom. The hotel also has access to historic Banquet Rooms that can accommodate 160 people.
Fitness and wellness
Guests have access to a bright and inviting wellness area with a fitness room and infrared sauna.
Central location
Home Hotel Atlantic is located in the heart of Sandefjord town center, just 200 meters from the train station and 500 meters from the harbor.
Access and parking From E18: Follow the road to the train station, then turn right and drive one block down towards the town center. The hotel offers parking spaces in its own garage for a fee.
