Kategori: Bathing

Swimming spots in Lake Farris
There are many great swimming spots in Lake Farris. Both beach and soft rocks to relax on and jump in the water from. Going for a late night swim at the end of the summer is something magical. The evening sun will last longer and you will see a beautiful sunset. Lake Farris has many small islands, such as Eikenesøya and Bjørnøya. These are perfect destinations for kayakers.

20 km long lake
Lake Farris has a total area of 22 km2. It is for the most part in Larvik, with 20km from the Larvik fjord to the south and all the way north where it meets Siljan. Lake Farris has clean and clear water, and it provides drinking water to over 170 000 people.

 

The swimming spots
Most of the swimming spots are only available through walking or cycling, some only with a boat or kayak.

Here are some popular swimming spots in Lake Farris:

Jomfruhalvøya
Also called Kilenhalvøya. There is no beach, however the Svaberg (Soft rock/mountain) as many popular spots to swim. On the edge of the island is Verdens ende (The World's End).

Kattestranda
A nice sandy beach at Framnesodden. The area is family-friendly and accessible for wheelchair users. Toilets are available on site. The well-known Padlerhytta sells waffles a couple times a week.  

Delesand
This may be the nicest beach in Farris. It is a little hideaway and is a bit far away from the road. Delesand is shallow and family-friendly area. The beach is a perfect endpoint after a cycling trip.

Roppestad
A popular swimming spot with Svaberg (Soft rock/mountain) and a nice green area to run around. Toilets are available. Roppestad is loved for its paths and areas to go for a walk. 

Helgeroa is beautifully located to the west of Stavern and north of Nevlunghavn on the Brunlanes coast in Larvik municipality. It is said that Vestfold's most beautiful sunsets can be found here. In the Helgerofjord, the water can become somewhat brackish due to the current from the Skiensvassdraget – but apart from local drains, the water is not very polluted.

Helgeroa has many nice swimming spots to choose from:

Blokkebukta

Here you will find a south-facing shallow beach, 135 meters long, and a west-facing beach, 55 m long. Both with grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. These are camping beaches north of Helgeroa. Non-campers should park in Helgeroa, 700-800 meters from the beaches. The beaches have a kiosk, shop and toilets connected to the campsite.

Omlidstranda/Sandvika

Long shallow beaches between Helgeroa and Mølen. Total length approx. 730 metres. Somewhat rocky in places. The hinterland is largely occupied by camping units. Access from Nevlunghavnveien. Parking outside the entrance to Omlid Camping 150 meters from the nearest beach. The beaches have toilets, rubbish bins and a shop connected to the campsite.

Barkevik/Ødegårdsbukta

Located north of Helgeroa.

Langholtstranda

Narrow sandy beach located south of the harbor area in Helgeroa and Værvågenstranda on the inside of Mølen.

 

The coastal path at Brunlanes passes the swimming areas.

Outdoor recreation area with grass and beach
Rekkeviksbukta is a beautiful beach and recreation area on the eastern side of Larviksfjorden. Rekkeviksbukta has a 95 meter long west-facing sandy beach with a nice grassy backdrop. The beach has a long ramp going into the sea, made for wheelchair users.

The coastal trail between Østre Halsen and Gon passes by Rekkeviksbukta.

Kjeholmen
If you walk the trail along the north side of the bay you will get to Kjeholmen. Here is also nice swimming possibilities either from the great rocks (svaberg) or the two smaller sandy beaches.

Franklinodden
On the south side of the bay you can follow the path to Franklinodden. Here you can dive from the smooth rocks.

Memorial to the Polar Ship Fram
The famous Polar ship Fram was built in Rekkeviksbukta. On the lawn behind the beach is a memorial and information sign about Fram.

Facilities
Rekkevik bay has public toilets, changing rooms and garbage disposal. There are also playgrounds on site.

Hvittensand used to be one of the most popular swimming spots in the Larviksfjord, and has been for several generations. The reason is the large amounts of white, fine sand in beautiful dunes that stretched far out into the fjord and turned into an impressive beach paradise – and then it's no wonder that Hvittensand has been named one of Norway's finest beaches. Hvittensand has been laid up by Lågen over the past 5,000 years.

Be warned

There is a warning against swimming on the river side due to the current and variable depth conditions. Swimming in the wrong place can be dangerous, so be careful!

Partially destroyed by the port facility

Today, what used to be a bustling beach life in the summer is almost gone. This is due to the expansion of the ferry and container port at Revet on the opposite side of the estuary, where large quantities of rock have been added to the area and caused the water to rise into Hvittensand.

The beach areas vary from year to year

The beach line also changes naturally from year to year. At most, it could be up to about 300 meters long and the beach area up to about ten metres.

Hiking trail close by

The coastal path between Østre Halsen and Gon passes the swimming area.

Facilities ​​​​​​

There are rubbish bins on the beach, and along the coastal path there are also a toilet. Not accessible for wheelchair users.

Location: Inner on the east side of Larviksfjorden, Larvik municipality, Vestfold.

Access: Follow the coastal path. Not accessible to the disabled.

Beautiful bathing resort
Gonstranda (The Gon Beach) is a beautiful seaside resort in Gonsbukta on the eastern side of Larviksfjorden. Here you will find both nice sandy beach, green grassy areas and smooth seashore rocks to climb.

Facilities
There is a dive board on the rocks (3 meters) and a swim raft in the sea. Gonstranda has both toilets and garbage dumps, and on the camping site you will find a kiosk when the sunny weather gives you cravings for an ice cream or a refreshing soda.

The Naverfjord is located along the Brunlanes coast and has 1.5 km of beautiful beaches. The coastal path from Rakke towards Nevlunghavn passes by all the beaches.

 

Here they are listed:

Stolpestadstranda

Somewhat rocky and medium shallow sandy beach.

Anvikstranda

Great rocky cliffs and small sandy beaches. Family friendly. The Anvikstranda campsite is also located here. Anvikstranda is located in the middle between the larger swimming areas Stolpestad and Kjærstranda – in practice these 3 swimming areas are connected and form one beautiful beach.

Kjærstranda

Medium shallow, child-friendly sandy beach. Fine sand and 200 meters long. Good facilities.

Lydhusstranda

Narrow and shallow sandy beach with a bathing jetty. Good facilities.

Fristranda

Free for camping units – hence the name Fristranda (The Free beach). Fine sand.

Kolbensrødstranda

Shallow sandy beach.

Streteresstranda

Shallow and beautiful sandy beach.

Nalumstranda

This is an exceptionally shallow beach. The beach area itself on land can have a lot of dry debris and grass, and is not the most suitable place to lie down – but the shallow beach out towards the horizon is worth experiencing.