Kategori: Hiking

COASTAL PATHS
Essoskogen (Esso forest) 5,8 km
Exciting combined coastal path and nature trail through a veritable and stunning natural area with a rich collection 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 old days holiday colonies were held for Oslo children here. Essoskogen stretches from the Essorafferium at the Slagentangen of Skallevold. There are good parking opportunities outside of the Essoraffenium.

Husøy 4 km.
Coastal path that takes you around the island. Start at the sports facility and follow the trail via Bloksberg around the island's east side to Husøy Brygge. Paved road between Sandoddveien and Husøystrand.
Parking at the sports facility.

CENTRAL NATURE TRAILS 
Grevestien 3,2 km. (alternatively a longer hike over Frodeåsen hill – Great view! Ca. 12 km)
Marked path – Peewit symbol – from Honnørbryggen through Nordby and Ilene Nature Reserve to the bird watching tower. The tour takes you through much of Tønsberg's venerable medieval history. From Ilene Nature Reserve there is a short detour to the forest Gullkronene nature reserve. (Be aware of the busy road that must be crossed) 
Parking at Tønsberg Stadium or at Brygga.

CULTURE TRAILS
For those who are interested in both nature experiences and history, 8 cultural trails can be recommended. The paths are largely connected to each other, so the length of the trip is up to you to decide.

1. Oseberg 7 km.
In Oseberghaugen, the world's largest Viking are find – the Oseberg ship – was discovered in 1904. Oseberg is located in Slagendalen, 5 km northeast of Tønsberg city center in Vestfold. Traces of older settlements and burial mounds dating back to 3000 years ago can be found here.

2. Storemyr 7 km.
Caves, large and ancient oak trees and "Tusenårseika" are some of what this trail has to offer.
Parking at Ringshaug school.

3. Bekketjønnmyra 7 km.
Exciting landscape with grave. Short distance to the coastal path between Vallø and Karlsvika.
Parking at Slagen idrettspark.

4. Aker – Hoksnes -Manum 
A trail through bygdeborg, gravøyser, farm history and the history of the ski slope on Bjelland.
Parking at Bjelland and Aker.

5. Nordre Slagen 17 km.
Exciting forest path in beautiful cultural landscape.
Parking at Slagen Idrettspark or Åsgårdstrand.

6. Romsrunden 6 km.
The trail flows through old farms and mansions.
Parking at Tønsberg Montesorriskole at Jareteigen.

7. Rakkåsstien 11 km.
Nice jogging trail in variable terrain.
Parking at Greveskogen Sports Park.

8. Bergstien 2,5 km.
A path of prison history from World War II. Berg Prison was established as a detention camp for Jews and opponents of the Nazis. Information boards and memory discs are installed around the trail.
Parking at Berg Prison.

FOREST HIKES
Signalen 4,5 km
Easy path to Tønsberg municipality's highest point 145 moh. Here is a great view. Previously, the Signal had a village castle and a place of residence. This trip is also suitable for children.
Parking at Holt farm. 20 km from Tønsberg

Langevann in Re 3,6 km
Easy roundtrip around the lake Langevannet. Parking Langevannsveien. 20 km from Tønsberg.

Trollsvannet rundt 4 km
Popular Sundaytrip to Trollsvannstua. Parking Trollsvann. 30 km from Tønsberg. Link to map ut.no.

Merkedammen in Re ca. 25 km
Hard roundtrip on roads and paths. 
Parking Merkedammen. 33 km from Tønsberg. Link to map ut.no.

Maps
Free maps of the hiking trails can be found on the Tønsberg municipality's website, and at the Service Center of the municipality at the Town Hall.

 

 

Adventorous trail 

It takes about 30 minutes cross the island by foot. However, you should calculate a lot more time – the trail has surroundings that will make you explore many things along the way, i.e. the restored small farms and houses, burial mounds from the Bronze Age, traces of World War II, and one of The Count of Tunsberg's hunting lodges. Parts of the island are accessible by wheelchairs. There is an excellent coastal path from Jensundet to the east to Kogshavnsundet in the west. The length is approx. 1.5 km.

Boat and fishing

The island also has many nice places to moor your boat, as well as piers and fishing spots rich in sea trout and mackerel.

Protected National Park

The island is today a free area for the public, but it is important that visitors adheres to the rules for protected areas in Norway. Mellom Bolæren has a unique natural diversity of rare plant species and insects, and is therefore a protected national park – regularly visited by plant scientist.

History

One of the reasons for the island's attractiveness is that for nearly a hundred years it remained almost untouched due to the Armed Forces’ ownership. They had relatively little activity on the island. Nøtterøy municipality (now Færder) bought the Bolærne Islands in 2004. From then on, there has been a lot of voluntary work on Mellom Bolæren to bring back the island's old soul and charm.

The island has no residents, but it is visited weekly by volunteers who maintain the buildings on the island and clears the trails and roads for the benefit of the general public. If you need guiding on the island, Mellem-Bolærens Friends has exciting stories to tell. Here is the soul and charm that brings good stories to life. But there is also a darker story to tell – the one about the hundreds of sick World War 2 prisoners who were transported to the island and left to die.

Before the Armed Forces took over the island, it was inhabited by lodesmen and fishermen, and in the 19th century it had about 50 residents. The Count of Tunsberg also had his holiday home there. In the old days Tønsberg's population annually celebrated midsummer feast on the island.

Guiding

Guiding is available at Mellem-Bolærens Friends, or directly at Ragnar Gunnarsen on mobile phone + 47 975 91053 or e-mail: ragnargunnarsen@live.no

Access to the island

The Bolærne boat takes you to and from the island, departing from Husvik. During the high season in summer, there are regular departures. More information about transport can be found here.

Alternatively Fjord taxi can be ordered. Otherwise you have to use a private boat.

The area has ​​particularly good climatic conditions. This leads to great biodiversity, with a variety of warm-hearted plants and animals. However, the nature is vulnerable to intensive use. With some gentleness, future generations will also be able to experience this natural kingdom.

COASTAL TRAILS AT NØTTERØY
Årøysund to Stranda 1 km.
The coastal path begins where Middelborgveien takes off from Årøyveien, continues further south along Middelborgveien, over Middelborg and the Church of Norway, and down to the beach. The trail is marked with blue-colored piles and signs.

Hjemseng to Oterbekk 3 km.
The coastal path starts at Hjemseng and partly follows the narrow and idyllic road network along Nesbryggen and Dukenveien to Knarberg harbor. From the boat dock, the trail goes a bit on Ulvøveien before it continues on the trail system towards the swimming area, across Ulvøåsen to Ulvø.
From there on the road to Oterbekk. The trail is marked with approx. 50 blue-colored bars.

Hella to Vrengen 8 km
The coastal path runs from Søndre Hella where there are graves from the iron age until Vrengen bridge. Varied terrain along the Vestfjord, with swimming possibilities and several nice views along the way. Information boards along the way. The path is marked with blue-colored posts.

COASTAL TRAILS AT TJØME
Moutmarka ca. 3 km
One of the most beautiful places to go for a walk is to follow the coastal path from Mostranda to Skåebukta. The terrain is rugged and often windy, so make sure you have good shoes and a jacket. The trail is bluemarked.  A good starting point is the parking at the End of the World. Follow the fence along Stall Verdens Ende northwards, then Skåeveien westwards, across the field. Follow the blue-marked path north after passing through the gate. The path crosses small boulders, pebbles and grass hills up to Tjøme's finest swimming spot on Mostranda. From Mostranda you can walk the same way back, or follow Moveien up to Helgerødveien and then take the bike path back to Verdens Ende.

Verdens Ende
At the End of the World, on the southern tip of Tjøme, the view almost takes your breath away. The view to the horizon and Færder Lighthouse. A nature experience easily accessible to everyone.

Torås Fort – Havna ca. 2,5 km (unmarked)
Path between Vestfold's largest intact memory from World War II, Torås Fort to Havna Tjøme Hotell.

Around Hvasser 11,2 km
Beautiful paths along the coast all around Hvasser. Parking Lilleskagen or Fynsletta.

Lilleskagen to Sandøsund (Hvasser north) approx. 3,6 km.
Round trail from Sandøsund or Lilleskagen. From Sandøsund and north to Lilleskagen there is partly a narrow path, going over rocks and may be a little rough. From Lilleskagen towards the parking and beyond, there is mostly a wide road, gravel road and partly asphalt.

A map with hiking opportunities in Færder can be downloaded from Færder municipality's website. Free maps can also be obtained at the Services Center at Nøtterøy Town Hall. Note: The map and descriptions are only in Norwegian.