by: Tønsberg & Færder

Fjordtaxi

Activities – sightseeing and guided tours for groups up to 12 people.

– Round Trip. The islands Fjærholmen, Bjerkøsundet, Årøsund, – historic walk on Fulehuk Lighthouse and Mellom Bolæren. Price from 3.000 NOK, – to 5.000 NOK, -.

– Lighthouse visit. Visit Færder- or Fulehuk Lighthouse and get a historical tour. Price from  3.000 NOK, – to 6.000 NOK, -.

– Seal safari. Visit and experience the seals in Færder National Park. Price from 2.000 NOK, – to 3.000 NOK, -.

– Fishing Trips. Bring your own fishing equipment. The Fjordtaxi's skipper, who also has fished for many years, will take you to the best fishing spots in the outer Oslofjord. Price from 3.000 NOK, – to 6.000 NOK, -.

– Hunting Tours. If you are a hunter, and can go hunting for felling birds, mink, seals or small game.

Aktiv Fritid Tjøme – for groups

Gather colleagues, friends or your team for active and social experiences on Tjøme. Aktiv Fritid offers teambuilding activities, guided tours and archipelago experiences, ranging from team challenges and rappelling to cycling, hiking and catamaran sailing trips.

Some activities are especially suited for large groups, while others are ideal for smaller groups looking for a more exclusive or nature-based experience. All activities can also be combined with catering or packed lunches for a complete experience.

Teambuilding & Team Challenges

Teambuilding at Base Camp
At Base Camp on Tjøme, Aktiv Fritid offers teambuilding activities in scenic surroundings overlooking the archipelago of Færder National Park. It is not about being the strongest, but about working together, communicating and solving challenges as a team. Teams collect points through activities that test logic, precision and cooperation. This activity is especially suitable for companies, but also for parties and groups of friends looking for a social activity with great energy and atmosphere. It can easily be combined with light refreshments or dinner prepared by skilled chefs using local ingredients.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Capacity: 6–75 people
Price: NOK 490 per person, minimum price NOK 6,000

Aktiv Fritid at Your Location
If you prefer activities at your own venue, Aktiv Fritid offers outdoor team competitions with varied and inclusive challenges suitable for everyone. The location should have a garden or lawn area and enough tables for participants.
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10–85 people
Price: NOK 490 per person, minimum price NOK 6,000

Viking Challenge
An engaging Viking-themed team competition where teams collect points through challenges requiring cooperation, precision and clever thinking. Perfect for gatherings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, summer parties and smaller corporate groups looking for a fun activity with humour and exciting challenges. It is highly recommended to combine the activity with a Viking Feast – a generous warm meal platter for the whole group.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Capacity: 6–50 people
Price: NOK 490 per person, minimum price NOK 6,000

Senses & Cooperation – Teambuilding
For groups looking for energy, humour and teamwork around the table, Senses & Cooperation is a flexible teambuilding concept with entertaining challenges that engage everyone. Teams are tested in creativity, senses, communication and problem-solving, often discovering just how competitive and involved they become along the way.
This activity is especially suitable for companies and teams, whether as a break during seminars, part of a conference day, before dinner or as a stand-alone activity. The program is short and efficient, ideal for groups with a tight schedule. Activities can take place at hotels, conference venues, offices or in Aktiv Fritid’s traditional “gamme” cabin on Tjøme for those wanting a unique destination experience.
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Capacity: 10–120 people
Price: from NOK 300 per person, minimum price NOK 3,000

Experiences for Smaller Groups

Rappelling in the Archipelago
A social and exciting experience where participants rappel down cliffs overlooking the archipelago. Everyone receives full instruction, and many experience a real sense of achievement already on their first descent. After the rappelling session, participants can enjoy the most fun activities in the climbing park. Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, groups of friends, youth groups and teambuilding.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Capacity: 5–40 people
Price: NOK 400 per person, minimum price NOK 4,000

Catamaran Sailing Trip in the Archipelago
A relaxing and exclusive experience for smaller groups wanting to enjoy life at sea. On board the catamaran, you sail between islands and skerries, stop for swimming and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Ideal for groups of friends, smaller companies/teams and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Capacity: 2–12 people
Price: from NOK 890 per person
Read more about the Catamaran Sailing Trip here!

Guided Archipelago Cycling Tour
A scenic cycling tour through some of Tjøme’s most beautiful locations, guided by locals who share stories about nature, coastal culture and local history along the way. Aktiv Fritid can provide freshly made packed lunches to enjoy at selected stops. The route can be adapted depending on where you want to start and finish. The pace is relaxed, making the tour ideal for groups looking for a memorable experience in the archipelago.
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Capacity: 5–40 people
Price: NOK 470 per person, minimum price NOK 6,000

Guided Archipelago Hike
A guided hike in the archipelago for groups wanting to experience the coastal landscape up close at a slower pace. Tours can be tailored to the group’s preferred starting point, duration and fitness level, and are led by knowledgeable local guides who share stories about nature, coastal culture and the places visited.
Duration: 1–2 hours
Capacity: 5–50 people
Price: from NOK 300 per person, minimum price NOK 5,000

Food, Catering & Tailored Experiences
All activities can be combined with light refreshments, lunch, dinner or exclusive dining experiences.
Aktiv Fritid tailors each program according to group size, occasion and location – whether you are planning a company trip, seminar activity, summer party, bachelor/bachelorette party or a social gathering with friends.

Frequently Asked Questions
How do you book activities for groups?
Please contact Aktiv Fritid by email with your request and preferred setup. They will help you find the right activity based on your group and wishes.

Can the activities be adapted to our group?
Yes, all activities can be tailored to the group’s size, skill level and occasion, whether it is teambuilding, a bachelor/bachelorette party or a social gathering.

Can several activities be combined?
Yes, many groups choose to combine several activities or add catering for a more complete full-day or multi-day experience on Tjøme.

How large groups can you accommodate?
Aktiv Fritid offers activities for both small and large groups, from just a few participants to events with more than 100 people, depending on the activity.

Where do the activities take place?
Activities are held either at Base Camp on Tjøme, out in the archipelago, at hotels or at your own location, depending on what suits your group best.

Rent a bike with Aktiv Fritid

Bike Rental on Tjøme

Start your day by bike, find your own seaside rock to relax on, and end the evening with a sunset at Verdens Ende on the edge of the archipelago. Exploring Tjøme by bike is an easy and flexible way to discover the island. With flat terrain, quiet roads and well-maintained cycle paths, getting around is simple and enjoyable.

Bike rental is ideal for families, groups of friends, school trips and anyone looking for a relaxed outdoor activity. It is also a great way to make the most of your stay and can easily be combined with activities such as Via Ferrata, the climbing park or overnight hammock accommodation.

Aktiv Fritid Tjøme rents out mountain bikes that work well on a variety of surfaces, both on cycle paths and trails.

Practical information
Pick-up: Havna Hotel & Spa (by the tennis courts) or Tjøme town centre
Time: Bikes are available from 09:00 and must be returned before midnight
Booking: Must be booked before 10:00 PM the day before
Other: Lock code is sent by SMS
Prices: 1 day: NOK 350, 2 days: NOK 500, 1 week: NOK 800

Frequently asked questions
What is included when renting a bike on Tjøme?
Helmet and lock are included with every bike rental. Bike bags are also available for rent for extra storage on longer trips.

How far can you cycle on Tjøme?
Distances between attractions on Tjøme are short, and it is possible to cycle around large parts of the island in a single day.

Does Tjøme have good cycle paths for those who do not want to ride on trails?
Yes. Tjøme has well-developed cycle paths that make cycling comfortable and accessible without using trails.

How much time should I allow for a bike trip on Tjøme?
Most visitors choose to spend half a day or a full day cycling, allowing time for stops along the way, café visits and breaks by the sea.

What happens if it rains?
Bike rental on Tjøme is flexible throughout the day, so you are free to adjust your plans according to the weather and your preferences.

Restaurant Pileredet

Pileredet is the hotels fine-dining restaurant. The kitchen serves wonderful dishes, food by season and availability. The Restaurant offer menus from 5 to 9 servings gourmet dinner, and the sommelier will help you to choose the right wine for your meal.

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner is served in the restaurant "Låven" (the barn). Breakfast is always included in your stay.

Opening hours
Breakfast is served Monday to Friday 7:30 to 10:00, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 to 10:30.
Lunch from kl. 12:00 to 14:00 in restaurant Nina. 
Afternoon Tea Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 15:00. Except from the summer season, when Afternoon Tea are served Tuesday-Thursdays.
Dinner Dinner is served in the restaurants in Låven, Pileredet (second floor) and in Brasserie Nina (first floor). The terrace belongs to Nina and are open in the summer season. The dinner included in the Lazy Stay is served in Nina. In Pileredet, the menus is served from Monday to Saturday (as well as Sunday in the summer season). Seating Monday to Saturday from 18:00 – 20:00, and Sundays from 18:00 – 19:45 in Nina (Pileredet closed).

Please make a reservation if you are not a guest at our hotel.

Special occasions at Engø Gård
“The champagne is served. The glasses sparkle against the white tablecloths. The waiters stand ready with swords to slice off the necks of the bottles, surrounded by smiling guests in their finery. Time spent at Engø Gård is something to remember!”

The entire complex can be hired for large weddings, accommodating up to 110 people. Beautiful rooms help to set the right mood for smaller and more intimate events. The old barn has been fully restored. The hay loft is now called ‘Pileredet’ houses a restaurant seating 110. The stable has been converted to create another function room, ‘Atelieret’, while ‘Sjøglimt’ is an extension in winter-garden style, with a lovely view of the lake. Even the cowshed has been converted into a cosy sitting room with an open fire. With a setting like this, you will be able to create a worthy and attractive framework for an event to remember.

The surroundings and the atmosphere at Engø Gård create a unique mood for a wedding or special occasion, which hosts and guests alike will look back on with pleasure.

Wine tasting at Engø Gård
“Engø Gård expect our wine to be every bit as good as our food. When the two come together in a unique atmosphere and a relaxed setting, it makes for a memorable total experience”

Insatiable curiosity about innovative food and wine combinations means that Engø Gård are constantly discovering new culinary delights. This allows us to ensure that our guests are able to enjoy the very best. Nothing is left to chance for guests at Engø Gård.

Work on the wine menus every single day demand high levels of skill from eminent wine waiters, with restaurant and kitchen working closely together. Sommelier, Linn Mjelde, is responsible for a wine cellar of approx. 500 different wines. She has put together various types of wine tastings, enabling guests to choose from, for example, Champagne, Sancerre, Chardonnay, Riesling, Bourgogne, Medoc as well as other varieties of grape and wines from other countries.

Engø Gård also tailor events to our visitors’ requirements.

The World’s End – Verdens Ende Spiseriet

The restaurant seats 85 guests inside, in addition there is a large beautiful patio.

Open all year. (The kitchen close one hour before closing time). Closed on Mondays. 

Handleriet
At the wharf, you will find Handleriet kiosk, open 09:00 to 20:00 during the summer season.
Here you can buy ice cream, coffee, pastries and groceries.

Foynhagen

The orchard that once belonged to Svend Foyn has been transformed into a vibrant outdoor concert venue. Each summer, Foynhagen welcomes artists from Norway and abroad, while also serving as one of Tønsberg’s most popular waterfront nightlife destinations.

Right next door, you'll find Foyn Bar & Restaurant and the newer addition Feumer, both offering exciting menus and inviting outdoor seating along the Tønsberg waterfront. Everything is in place for a perfect summer evening by the sea, with great food and live entertainment.

Foynhagen is also available for private hire and is a popular venue for events, corporate gatherings and celebrations.

Færder National Park

Færder National Park comprises 340 square kilometres of mainland, islands, reefs and seabed in Færder municipality. It stretches from Ormøy in the north to Færder lighthouse in the south. The islands south of Hvasser, Verdens Ende and Moutmarka are part of the national park. In the middle of the Oslo Fjord, Færder National Park borders Ytre Hvaler National Park.

Færder National Park is an important area for coastal outdoor life, and large areas are secured as publicly owned outdoor areas. Boating, kayaking, hiking and swimming are popular activities here, in addition to being an important local area for permanent residents and cottage owners. The proximity to Tønsberg city and the densely populated Oslo area means that Færder National Park is much used.

Færder National Park is a distinctive archipelago landscape that is the result of the work carried out by the enormous ice masses from the Ice Age.

The sea areas in the national park are very varied, from groundwater areas in the skerries to the deep sea areas further from land. In the shallow areas, there are large kelp forests and lush eelgrass beds that are important breeding areas for fish. At the depths, we find exciting seabed landscapes with large mountain gorges and flat soft bottom areas, and this variation provides a basis for a diverse animal and plant life on the seabed.

Several important nesting areas for seabirds are included in the national park. It is also home to a diverse black plant flora and insect fauna. Particularly important areas are Sandø, Bolærne, Østre Bustein and Moutmarka.

VISIT THE NATIONAL PARK

Færder National Park is easily accessible by boat, car and public transport. At the End of the World, you can drive a private car all the way to the border of the national park.

Dinner with a view – Verdens Ende Spiseriet is a restaurant at the End of the World, and open all year.

YOU CAN…

Tents are allowed for up to two days minimum 150 meters from houses and cottages. Tents are not allowed in the seabird areas, Ruseodden on Østre Bolæren, Sandø, Østre Bustein and Moutmarka. See map of tenting areas.

Barbecue is prohibited directly on the surface.

Bonfires are not allowed from 15th of October to 15th of April. Bonfires are not allowed directly on the mountains and rocks all year round.

Bathing is of course allowed. The same applies to the clearing of landed seaweed and kelp at widely used bathing sites.

Fishing of cod is forbidden. Fishing of other fish is perfectly fine, as long as you stay within the rules set by the fishing authorities.

Berries and edible mushrooms can be picked for your own use.

Flowers and ordinary plants can also be picked for own use, except in the former plant protection area in Kjøkkenbukta on Østre Bolæren.

BUT REMEMBER THAT …

The speed limit at sea is 5 knots within 100 meters of land, and otherwise 30 knots within the outermost islands. The speed must always be adapted to the conditions, so that there are no accidents or injuries.

Film and photo with drone is not allowed.

Water scooter is prohibited. The same applies to unnecessary noise when using motorized model aircraft and the like.

Motor traffic on land is not allowed, with some exceptions for agriculture and some other purposes.

Pollution and littering of all types is of course not allowed.

There is a leash requirement for dogs in the entire national park in the period 1 April to 15 October. In the seabird areas (zone B), the restraining order applies throughout the year. The bird life in the seabird areas must not be disturbed. In these areas, traffic on land and up to 50 meters from land is not permitted during the breeding period 15.04 – 15.07. Hi, nests, nesting, breeding and spawning grounds are protected against damage and unnecessary disturbance.

Release of animals on land and in water is prohibited.

Cultural monuments must be treated with respect and protected from damage and destruction. Loose cultural monuments must not be moved or removed.

Visitor Center Færder National Park

On the southern tip of Tjøme, World's End is the Visitor Center for Færder National park. The center was opened June 26 2015 by H. M. Queen Sonja. The rotunda provides panoramic views of Færder national park.

DISCOVER LIFE ABOVE AND BELOW THE SEA IN FÆRDER NATIONAL PARK
The Visitor Centre’s mission is to share knowledge about the national park through engaging exhibitions, family-friendly activities, guided experiences, and educational programs.
All activities and exhibitions are free of charge.

For updates on upcoming events, follow Færder National Park Visitor Centre on Facebook.

VENUE RENATAL & CONFERENCES AT VERDENS ENDE
The Visitor Centre’s 360° panoramic room offers breathtaking views of the iconic Vippefyret, Færder Lighthouse, the dramatic archipelago, and the unique national park landscape. This spectacular setting is ideal for conferences, seminars, weddings, anniversaries, and special celebrations.
For more information, contact: heidi@ferdernasjonalparksenter.no +47 970 22 441

ABOUT FÆRDER NATIONAL PARK
Færder National Park was established to protect coastal landscapes, ecosystems, geology, and cultural heritage on both land and sea in the outer Oslofjord. It is one of Norway’s most biologically diverse coastal areas.
The park includes rare habitats such as deciduous forests, coastal pine forests, coastal meadows, and traditional hayfields, as well as kelp forests, eelgrass meadows, soft seabeds, and shell-sand areas beneath the sea. These environments support a rich diversity of plants, animals, and marine life.
The national park also protects historical sites and offers visitors opportunities for peaceful nature experiences and simple outdoor recreation.
Færder National Park covers 340 square kilometres of mainland, islands, skerries, and seabed within Færder municipality. It stretches from Ormøy in the north to Færder Lighthouse in the south, and includes Verdens Ende, Moutmarka, and the islands south of Hvasser.

OPENING HOURS
Please see opening hours above.
Extended opening hours during school holidays.
Closed during Christmas and selected public holidays.
School groups and organised groups are welcomed outside regular opening hours by arrangement.

The Restaurant Spiseriet Verdens Ende, located in the same building, and the kiosk "Handleriet" by the harbour. These have their own opening hours.

Parking in designated places for the disabled.

Fjordtaxi

Fjordtaxi is based at Arås marina outside Tønsberg town. Public bus service from / to Tønsberg every 20 minute. There is also parking at the marina.

From Arås there are short distances to the archipelago and Færder national park. The boat is a fast Halco 29 'with 310 hp. and bears the name "The Crow".

It is registered for up to 12 people with luggage.

Fjordtaxi has one owner, Rune Hübner. He is an experienced skipper, raised in the archipelago and know all the islets, reefs and attractions that are worth visiting.

In addition, Fjordtaxi offer guided sightseeing tours, fishing tours, lighthouse visit and seal safari.

The Viking Ship Saga Oseberg

Experience the Oseberg ship
The Oseberg Viking Inhertiance Foundation has built an exact copy of this ship on a voluntary basis. In the construction process only tools and construction methods identical to what was used during the construction of the original ship in the Viking era was applied.

You can visit the copy of the Oseberg ship at the harbor in Tønsberg.

A copy of the beautiful carved bow can also be seen at The Slottsfjell Museum.

The Klåstadship 
The foundation Oseberg Vikingarv has also built a copy of another famous Viking discovery – The Klåstad ship. The original ship is located at The Slottsfjell Museum. A third ship named Saga Farmann was launched at the harbour of Tønsberg in September 2018.

In 2021, the construction of an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship also started. The construction will take place both at Vikingodden in Tønsberg and by the Whaling Monument in Sandefjord. Here you have the opportunity to join and build ships with the Vikings' tools.

At the building site, called Vikingodden, The Foundation has a little shop where viking souvenirs and gift items are sold.