One of Vestfold finest beaches
Skallevold is a child-friendly beach with it's shallow water, grassy fields, kiosk and playground. The beach is wide and there is a pier that stretches out into the water. Skallevoldstranda has been named one of Vestfolds finest beaches.
There are toilets and an outdoor shower on the beach.
Playground and beach activites
Skallevoldstranda is also a favorite spot for surfers, as underwater reefs make the waves quite big here.
By the beach there is a nice playground and a large paved area which is popular for the children to bicycle or skate on. In winter, an ice skating rink is made here. Volleyball and basketball courts are also available on site – meaning Skallevold beach offers a variety of activities all year round.
Great hiking trails in the area
Close to the beach stretches the protected Essoskogen. This is a wonderful natural area with a rich selection of rare plant species and insects. The forest is also rich in edible mushrooms. Characteristic of Essoskogen are the beautiful pebbles along the fjord. The forest has beautiful hiking trails and a good forest road that makes it easy to traverse with both a wheelchair, a walker and a bike.
In the old days, holiday colonies were held for Oslo children here.