Children/family Arkiver

Kajakkpadling.no – Padleglede med Tine Raisbæk

The archipelago in Vestfold is fantastic, and is perhaps best experienced from kayaking. Kajakkpadling.no offers short introductory courses, educational basic courses and technique courses or a guided tours. Enjoy Færder National Park, experience Norway's oldest city from the water, the summer on Tjøme, check out the car-free island Veierland or all the way to the End of the World.

Security and mastery are key words for the experiences. With many different kayaks, there is definitely one that suits you. You do not need any equipment. Kajakkpadling.no also offer separate courses for children and larger groups in collaboration with several skilled instructors.

The premises are at Tenvik on Nøtterøy, but Kajakkpadling.no offers activities all the way between Kragerø to Holmestrand. Færder National Park, Tjøme, Veierland, Sandefjord, Holmestrand, Nevlunghavn and Helgeroa are their favorites, but are also happy to visit your place on request.

Open all year by appointment, many regular courses and guided tours during the summer season and some through the winter. All equipment is included, including dry suits for winter paddling.

Amigos Playland

Amigos Playland is an indoor activity center of approx. 1,500 sqm for families with children and others with responsibility for children. Amigos Playland is located on Ås outside Tønsberg, right by the E18.

At Amigos Playland, the children get to strengthen their motor skills and test their skills. Children can climb, slide, crawl, balance, explore and discover. Here the challenges are in line and the children experience a positive feeling of mastery. But most importantly for the kids; Playland is FUN!

The Amigos Playland play area is adapted for children aged 0 to approx. 99 years. The entrance ticket purchased is valid all day.

From 0-3 years old
There is a separate department adapted for children aged 0-3 years. In the play area for the little ones there are large soft blocks to climb, swing or slide on, two walls with puzzles, ball pool, building blocks, slides, tricycles and more.

From 3 years old
Here the children can frolic in challenging activities: long double slide with waves, spiral slide, spider tower, several obstacle courses, electric cars, trampolines, sports arena, balance board, softball cannon arena, donuts slide and more.

Children only have access with adults (minimum 16 years), and it is the adults' responsibility to ensure that the children follow the rules for the facilities. All play equipment is secured and approved according to Norwegian laws and regulations.

Laser tag
Amigo's Playland also offers Laser Tag. Laser tag is a fun game for 2 to 12 players. The participants are divided into 2 teams and you are given a pistol with a blue or green color. The game itself takes place in a separate room with exciting music and lights, where you play rounds of 12 minutes, where the purpose is to get the most points for yourself by hitting the opponents with laser beams. Since you shoot laser light, Laser tag is completely painless and only play and fun, and is best suited from about 7 years old. Children from the age of 5 can participate with adults.

Wipe Out
This is an activity for slightly older children from 6 years. You have to jump or duck when the arms pass.

Café
Amigo's Playland has a good selection of food and drink for both young and old. When the children play, the adults can relax, eat, read or surf in the café section.

Birthday party at Amigos Playland
Amigos Playland has 3 different birthday rooms with different themes. Choose between pirate, sea princess and disco room. In the birthday rooms, food and drinks are served to order, and a birthday host can assist during the celebration. After a nice time together in the birthday room,
there is free play for as long as you want in the playground. The birthday child also receives his or her very own birthday gift. You bring your own cake or order from Amigos Playland. Forget washing dishes, washing and cleaning, and long preparations. Rather sit down and relax in the cafe while the children celebrate to the fullest. It has never been easier to give your child an unforgettable birthday at Amigos Playland.

Internet
Amigos Playland features free WiFi.

Parking
There is free parking.

Rørestrand beach

Rørestrand is a perfect beach to be at once the sun shines.The beach has a large nice grass area, beach volleyball court, beach bar, municipal toilets and garbage dunks. The coastal path in Horten goes straight past the beach so it's nice to combine a trip there with a dip in the sea. Bathing on Rørestrand can also easily be combined with a shopping trip in Horten city center, which is only 2 km away.

Rørestrand camping is right behind the beach.

For bus timetabels, see vkt.no

Accessible by car through Borreveien Fv 715, at Granly School where it is signposted to "Rørestrand".

Holt Farm

Holt Gård is located in Undrumsdal, 10-12 minutes drive both from Horten and Tønsberg. The farm produce organic food, such as vegetables, eggs, milk and meat, as well as some fruit and berries for juices and jams. The farm has varied opening hours through the year.

OPEN FARM
Open farm with café in Bryggerhuset. In the cafe you can buy freshly made baked goods, pizza and ice-cream (in season). Holt Gård serve mainly organic and self-produced food. See opening hours.

At the farm you can enjoy the farm life, visit the animals, jump in the hay and maybe go horseback riding.

GROUPS & MEETINGS
Holt Gård is availiable for groups who want to experience the life on the farm, or for celebrations throughout the year. Each season offers different activities and experiences.

Holt Gård can accommodate up to 65 people for celebrations in Bryggerhuset, and up to 25 people in the cafe. Bryggerhuset is suitable for meetings of up to 50 people. Read more at Holt Gård's website, and contact the hosts for a successful meeting.

Heisetra

In Vestre Kodal you will find most of the Sandefjord Tourist Association's blue-marked trails. The association's cabins on Heia are a good starting point for trips. The place consists of two facilities: Heisetra with rental, and Slirabu as an unattended cabin with DNT lock and 9 beds.

TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES
The cabin is located next to Heivannet and Svartåa and adjacent to the tourist association's 100 km marked trail network, in some of Vestfold's finest and most varied forest terrain. In addition to being the starting point for many of the tourist association's blue-marked trails, the cabin is also connected to two nature/cultural trails: Svartåa cultural trail (9.7 km) and Heia-Vestby cultural trail (7.6 km). Sandefjord Tourist Association has also marked a permanent nature trail around Heivannet with 10 posts. The cabin has a nice local area with opportunities for fishing, swimming and picking berries and mushrooms. In winter, ski slopes are often groomed in the area around Setra. Heisetra is adapted for children and the disabled. Starting from this cabin, you can walk on marked paths all the way up to Hardangervidda.

The Children's Tour Association has prepared four small maps with tips for four child-friendly tours in the area: Tour to Grevesteinen (approx. two km each way, great view from the top), Tour to Slira dam, Upper and northern Heivann round (approx. four km) and Heivannet round (about two km).

ROAD DESCRIPTION
There is parking 300 meters from the cabin. Heia is 2.5 miles northwest of Sandefjord. From Raveien in Haukerød take fv. 305 towards Andebu and Kodal approx. 7.5 km north. When you reach Skjeggerød, turn left towards Åsrum and western Kodal. Follow this road towards Åsrum, to the left over the Trollsåsbrua and to Pipenholt. There you take county road 601 to the right towards Hvitstein and Heia. Follow the road approx. a mile, the last couple of kilometers on a gravel road, until you see a sign for Heia and a car park further down the road on the left. Heia is located approx. 500 meters down a dirt road west of the car park.

***Car driving down to the cabin is only permitted for utility vehicles and the transport of disabled people. Driving down to the cabin is not possible in winter.

Fjøsnissens Verden – Family Park

Welcome home to the home of Fjøsnissen. Experience theater, animals and play in a fun place that takes you back in time. It is just big enough for adults to enjoy themselves while the children play freely. Fjøsnissen invites you to a festive theater in the barn – and here anything can happen! (The theatre is in Norwegian language)

Tickets are purchased at the entrance.

Cuddling with the animals

On the farm you can meet rabbits, alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, pot-bellied pigs, hens, chickens, ducks and peacocks.

Food and drink

Feel free to bring your own food – on the farm there are hot grills for free use. In the area there are several benches and tables where you can enjoy lunch. The farm has its own kiosk with a selection of food and drinks.

Metro bowling

Metro bowling Sandefjord is located at Pindsle, 3 km from the town centre.

It is possible to have railing on all the courts, which makes it easier for children.

During the weekends the music is turned up, the lights are dimmed and music videos are playing on the screens.

Right next door is Metro indoor playground and Laser games. Restaurant & Sports bar.

Høyt & Lavt Climbing Park

Høyt & Lavt – Climbing for EVERYONE

Høyt & Lavt is a family activity that is just as suitable for adults as children. You can climb the trees, zipline, or sit down with the little ones in the family. Feel the mastery of a day filled with unique and exciting experiences. A perfect place for a family activity, a trip with the school class, or a different team day with the company!

The climbing park is a 45 minutes car ride from Sandefjord, Tønsberg, Larvik, Porsgrunn or Skien.

For more information see their website.

Prices vary during the season.

Nett & Sprett – For the kids
The little ones in the family deserve to have as much fun as the older kids. That's why Høyt & Lavt has developed Nett & Sprett – where children can play and have fun in different nets. Nett & Sprett does not require any kind of equipment or training. After getting your ticket the only thing you need to think about is playing around and forgetting about time.
See more information on Nett & Sprett here.

"Action!
Seeking for more action? The black trails Ormen Lange and Himmelfallet are demanding climbing trails that make even the most experienced sweat in their hands.The longest zipline, Ormen Lange at 380m soaring high above the river Lågen, and dont forget Himmelfallet which is a 30m high jumping tower that gives you feeling of free fall!

Høyt & Lavt – Cafe
Høyt & Lavt Café serves good food while you are out climbing. You will find delicious hot and cold dishes as well as snacks, ice cream, and pastries. Enjoy your food on the go or sit down in the cozy café or outside if it’s good weather. There is good seating outside in the courtyard and pleasant rooms inside for those who want to enjoy the meal inside.
More information on the cafe here.

Groups
Bring the school class, sports team, or other groups and enjoy a different and exciting day in the climbing park.
Read more about groups in the climbing park here.

THE SURROUNDING AREA

Destination Lågen
In the archipelago county of Vestfold, the area around the climbing park is a fantastic forest destination. With beautiful outdoor areas near Numedalslågen in Kjærra Fossepark and beautiful and natural accommodation options in Laagen, the area around the climbing park is a perfect excursion area that is worth both a day visit and over several days.

Metro Sandefjord

Metro Sandefjord is located at Pindsle, 3 km from the town centre. The indoor playground offers a safe space where the parents can either sit and relax in the cafe or watch the children play. The indoor playground also has Laser games, Bowling & Biljard. The activities are perfect for children aged 1 – 12 years old. Metro indoor playground is right next to Metro Bowling. All children need adult supervision over the age of 16.

Birthday celebration at Metro

Metro indoor playground offers a fun super-birthday with bowling, entrance to the indoor playground and food and drinks. This is also perfect for schools, sports clubs, associations etc.

There is also an offer for adults. With fun activities and meeting rooms, its possible to arrange a day with bowling and pizza. perfect for team building, kick off, birthdays, conferences etc.

For more information, online booking and prices check out the website.

Tønsberg Swimming Pool

In the warmer pool there are three lanes designated to exercise swimming. There are also diving boards at 1 meter, 3 meters and 6 meters above the water in the colder pool.

There are swimming toys for both old and young children and an exercise room for the adults as well as a sauna.

Closed in june for maintenance.