Husøy Church is a distinctive long church built in brick.
The surrounding cemetery with burial chapel was consecrated in 1925, and extends both south and west of the church. In 1933, the church itself, designed by Eirik Eikrann, was consecrated.
The church's exterior design is inspired by the Middle Ages with a modern twist, while the interior has a functionalist feel.
The church has 200 seats.
Veierland church is from 1905, and is a long wooden church.
There are 150 seats inside the church.
In 1964, the old name of the church "Veierland Chapel" was changed in connection with Veierland's transfer from Stokke to Tjøme. The church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, and was refurbished in 2009.
Hvasser church is a small wooden church in Færder municipality, and was built in 1903. Since then it has been expanded with a tower and entrance. The top of the tower is marked with the year 1908.
At the 100th anniversary in 2003, the wall panels, originally tree-coloured, were painted in bright green and yellow tones.
Two naves adorn the church room.
The church has a long plan and 180 seats.
On a voluntary basis, Oseberg Viking Heritage has built an archaeological replica of this ship only using tools and construction methods identical to what was used in the Viking Age. The construction took place on Vikingodden on the pier in Tønsberg, and here you can also see the copy of the Oseberg ship, Saga Oseberg, and the copy of another famous find: the Klåstad ship, which has been given the name, Saga Farmann. The original Klåstad ship is now the only Viking ship you can see at a museum in Norway and it is at the Slottsfjell Museum.
Saga Oseberg and Saga Farmann can be seen on Vikingodden all year round, except when they are on a cruise.
In 2021, the construction of an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship also began. The construction will take place both at Vikingodden in Tønsberg and at the Whaling Monument in Sandefjord. Here you have the opportunity to join and build ships with the Vikings' tools.
At Vikingodden, there are skilled guides in place on the weekends who can tell you about Vestfold's rich Viking history.
Kiosk with souvenirs and gift items.
Oseberg Viking Heritage offers Viking activities and trips with the Viking ship Saga Oseberg for groups from 10-300 people!
Read more about Oseberg Viking Heritage on the website osebergvikingarv and sagaoseberg.com
Boattrip with DS Kysten – Summer season
Departures from Tønsberg pier at 12.00, with return at 16.00. Enjoy Norway’s oldest and most original coastal steamboat from 1909.
You can prebook your ticket at DS Kysten.
The boat is certified for 99 passengers.
Food can be ordered in advance.
Departure from "Honnørbrygga" in Tønsberg. Attendance 45 minutes before departure.
Please Contact DS Kysten for more information and requests!
In the café, you get dishes from the fresh produce counter and freshly ground coffee that you can also take with you!
Food service in the café is from 11:00.
In the shop you can buy beautiful gift packs and gift cards, and you can buy lunch, dinner or dishes for parties from the fresh produce counter with home-made products. Herr & Fru has a large selection of Italian, French and Spanish products, and has daily fresh pastries. The selection varies according to the seasons and access to raw materials.
Catering
To order catering, parties or food gifts, contact Herr & Fru at post@herrogfru.no or 40 00 99 60. See the website for menus and more info.
Banquet facilities
If you need a nice little room for company parties and other events, Herr & Fru offers function rooms and facilities that are suitable for up to 60 people. Tailor-made menus are served, and wine packages are also offered. Get in touch for a look at the cozy premises, or send an enquiry.
For events like food and wine evenings, keep an eye on the website or the Facebook page for more information.
Kompasset Café and restaurant has its own children's menu, shellfish buffet and more in the summer season, and simpler dinner dishes outside the main season.
Kiosk with the possibility to buy freshly baked rolls and other kiosk goods.
There is no table reservation, but groups of more than 15 people must get in touch before arrival.
*The opening hours may change due to the weather and number of boats in the guest harbour.
The Slottsfjell Museum has banqueting rooms for 6 – 150 people.
Meetings and conference capacity for up to 80 people.
Charter with DS Kysten!
A group of enthusiasts bought the ship for Tønsberg's 11th anniversary in 1971. DS Kysten has become an important symbol of Tønsberg's maritime history.
The boat is certified for 99 passengers.
Serving
You are encouraged to order what you want to eat on board at the same time as you order the tickets. You will then be guaranteed to get what you want. Kiosk goodws, cofee, ice cream, mineral water, beer and wine are sold on board.
NB! Pre-ordering of food must be completed before 20:00 the day before sailing.
Contact DS Kysten for your request.
Våge means “to dare”
The Dragon, however, was not chosen purely as protection for the children. In old Norse literature dragons are portrayed as much as obstacles to fight and overcome, as well as symbols of strength.
It is this duality that Stig Skjelvik found intriguing, and it is the same duality that makes it a valid symbol for any child about to dare a few steps out of the comfort zone. Whether the challenge at hand is overcoming personal obstacles or to prove, or expose, something to the outside world, the dragon is there to remind them that they can succeed. The name of the dragon, Våge, is the Norwegian verb that means to dare.
Medieval inspiration
The shape of Våge is as modern as a dragon can possibly get – but the texture of the beast is deeply rooted in norse tradition, inspired by the stave churches. The bulk of the stave churches of Norway was built between 1100 and 1350. The few that still remain leave spectators in awe of the mythological ornaments and their artful shapes – yet Stig Skjelvik found the roofs of the stave churches to be the most magnificent work of art, as they were a integrated part of the dragon head decorations. The entire body of Våge is therefore built in the exact same manner as the roof of a stave church.
The roof shingles of the stave churches are all shaped as, and overlap each other like, reptilian scales. To endure they were made of ore-pine.
Contemporary magic
Every dragon holds a bit of magic – and magic is what Stig Skjelvik has created underneath the dragons tactile, handcrafted armour. All hand painted with pine tar oil. At night the play in light reveals new patterns in the body and creates the illusion that the already dynamic figure, is in motion.