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Open Sunday at Ilene

Ilene is open, with outdoor activities every Sunday from April 12 to June 14 and from August 16 to October 25.

On some Sundays, an extended program is offered.

Theme days:

May 31: Bird Day, including a bird song walk in Gullgronene
June 14: Plant Day
August 16: Small Creatures Day
August 30: Migratory Bird Day
September 27: Mushroom and Squirrel Day
October 26: Nature workshop, where bird food and birdhouses will be made

Program subject to change.

For more information about the program and activities, see the Facebook page or visit ilene.no.

Alonsohuset – Open garden

In a rural settings 4 km from Sandefjord center you will find a little gem – Alonsohuset!

In Alonsohuset's garden, you can stroll around and enjoy the day, sit down with a coffee or cold drink in one of the many charming places around the garden, and find inspiration for your own garden projects. In the garden you can also meet the house's chickens and cats.

In the old stable you will find the shop used finds, vintage, antique, new and redesign together with products from other local manufacturers. Visitors can buy hot and cold drinks, a piece of cake, ice cream and sometimes simple food.

Opening hours
Alonsohuset is basically open every Sunday with a few exceptions. Opening hours beyond Sundays vary, with extended opening hours from Easter to the end of August. For updated information; feel free to follow Alonsohuset on Instagram, Facebook or check their own website before you visit.

There is free admission to the garden, but special events have entrance fees.

Events in the garden
Throughout the year, Alonsohuset also has its own events such as concerts, afternoon tea and art in the garden. The events are announced on the website and social media.

Alonsohuset also has its own YouTube-channel where they make films and show the garden throughout the year. This is in norwegian laguange only.

Parking and accessibility
There are limited parking spaces, so feel free to arrive by bike or bus. Buses 138 and 163 stop just outside. The stop is called Alonso. Bus times on www.vkt.no.

There is limited accessibility for the disabled / wheelchair users because of gravel paths and steps and doorsteps inside. Contact Alonsohuset if you have any questions.