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10-Top or 4-Top Walk

10 peaks in a day!

A magnificent trip that would take you to 10 peaks around town: 

Preståsen, Fjellvikåsen, Vardåsen, Gjekstadåsen, Frebergåsen, Bygdeborgen, Hjertås, Mokollen, Midtåsen and at last Mølleråsen.

The entire trip is 23 km and takes from 5-6 hours plus breaks. Alternatively, you can choose to go 4 peaks, which is 6 km and takes 2-4 hours plus breaks.

Start: at 09.00 to 12.00 from Matrosgata 6, The Sandefjord Turistforening premises. 

 

Registration and payment: www.sotf.no or at start.  You will receive a starting card, map, trail description at start. When finished, you will get a T-shirt.

Kiosk with the sale of soft drinks, coffee, sausages and waffles in Matrosgata 6.

Welcome!

Sjoparken

“Sjøparken in Stavern is an idyllic area with a variety of activities and experiences. Visit the Nerdrum Museum to see iconic works by Odd Nerdrum. At the ‘Havfuglen’ Café, you can enjoy food and drinks under old chestnut trees at Agnes Torg. Kunst i Sjøparken (Art in Sjøparken) features 17 studios and galleries with local artists – painting, photography, ceramics, and more. People of all ages can explore and play on the Tangaroa raft, which was used during the filming of the Kon-Tiki movie in 2012. Additionally, there are plenty of activities in the area – you can try yoga, pilates, martial arts, bouldering, diving, and watersports. You’ll also find Agnes Brygghus and other local offerings. The local community in the summer town of Stavern also offers opportunities for boat trips, restaurants, shops, and many other activities.

Sykkeltur Oslo – Sandefjord

The route starts in Oslo and goes along bike-friendly roads through Asker and Bærum to Drammen, and further south in a flat and bicycle-friendly landscape through Vestfold. The tour offers varied landscapes in easy terrain. Ride through beautiful cultural landscapes with plenty of great swimming spots along the way. Included in the price are 3 night at a hotel w/breakfast, infomaterial, directions and Merlot GPS map. 

Day by day

Day 1 Oslo – Drammen 48 km

The route goes on a bike path parallel to the E18 to Lysaker. From there you follow National Cycle Route 1 via small roads to Bærum and on to Nesbru and Asker center. From asker the route goes to Lier and further along Drammenselva. The hotel is located close to the train station. It is possible to take the train from Asker to Drammen if you want to avoid hills over Liertoppen.

Day 2 Drammen – Horten 50 km

Here the route follows the cycle path along Drammenselva and continoues up light slopes towards Sande. The pier in Holmestrand is well suited for a lunch break with views of the fjord and marina. Further south you follow small roads towards Horten. Here it is recommended to take a walk in the area around the old navy base Karljohansvern. The area offers historical experiences in scenic surroundings. Today's best swimming spots can be found at Holm in Sandebukta and Hagermannsparken in Holmestrand.

Day 3 Horten – Sandefjord 55 km

The last day of cycling starts with following National cycle path 1 out of Horten on forest trails towards Åsgårdstrand. You will pass Midgard Vikingsenter where you can take a closer look at the life of the Vikings in Vestfold. The center constantly has exciting new exhibitions, which illustrate various aspects of Viking history. The center is located by the beautiful Borrehaugene, which is one of Norway's most important national cultural monuments. Be sure to visit the magnificent Guild Hall – a reconstruction of one of the Vikings' great banqueting halls. In Åsgårdstrand you ride past Edvard Munch's house, which is often open to visitors. Furthermore, a cycle path is followed along the coast towards Tønsberg. At Skallevollstranda it is nice to go for a swim.

In the center of Tønsberg you have the opportunity to visit Haugar Vestfold Art Museum where you can, among other things, see Andy Warhol's tribute to Munch. Make a stop at Vikingodden on the dock in Tønsberg and see the replicas of the Vikingships: Oseberg ship and the Klåstad ship. On weekends, there are skilled guides in place who tell about Vestfold's Viking history. The route continues through Stokke municipality and the idyllic melsomvik, with good swimming spots along the way. The further journey passes the Gokstad Ship's burial ground. before arriving in Sandefjord. Hereyou can visit Hvalfangsmuseet – the national and international knowledge and activity center for whale and whaling history. Dinner can be enjoyed on the edge of the pier, for example at Brygga 11, Geir Skeie to enjoy some delicious seafood.

Day 4 – Sandefjord

Home travel day. After breakfast at the hotel, the program is over. Take the bike on the train back to Oslo, or continue exploring Vestfold. Take a ferry from Engø boat harbor via Veierland to Tenvik on Nøtterøy. Veierland is a charming car-free island that is explored on foot or by bike. After arriving in Tenvik you can ride your bake to the magnificent The World's End for magical nature experiences and a bite to eat. 

 

Period: Every day from May 15 to August 3, 2020.
Price: NOK 1.750,-
For more information and to book your tour, contact Merlot Travels. 

Stolpejakten Vestfold

Stolpejacht is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.

Read more about Stolpejacht on the website.

To access the map, you must download the Stolpejakten app or register at Stolpejakten.no.

Bugården Ice-hall

Open and free hall for children and young people under 20 years of age.

Skates and own equipment must be brought with you.

Season 15 October – 15 April.

Opening hours for all:

Monday – Friday

15.00-16.00 without club and puck
16.00-17.00 with club and puck

Saturday – Sunday

12.00-14.00 without club and puck
14.00-16.00 with club and puck

The use of the club and puck is time-regulated for the sake of everyone's safety.

Special Opening hours during Christmas and Holidays. More info Sandefjord Kommune 

Stolpejakten Vestfold

Stolpejacht is a non-profit association that will contribute to increased physical activity among people, an offer that will activate both young and old; inactive people, school students, cyclists, disabled people and wheelchair users – or those who simply want to get to know the city and district better.

Kayak rental

The kayaks are rented out with vests and fiberglass veins.

The kayaks are in different weight classes and sizes of the brand Prijon; Seayak 500 LV, Seayak 520 HV and Kodiak models.

If you would like to rent kayaks for several days please contact Vøra Camping for price.

Sti for øye – Path for the eye

An art project that, in close collaboration with nature, affects everyone who visits the trail to give the senses free space. The path STI FOR ØYE is almost two kilometers long, available all year round.

The light designer Erik Selmer makes sure that the trail, nature and art are lit in an exciting and adventurous way. The lighting is automatically turned on every night at dusk and turned off at midnight. 

The trail is made by the landscape architect Rainer Stange. 

The path is covered in red rombeporfyr, "the red carpet", which is hardly anywhere else than in Stokke. The forest on both sides of the trail has Norway's richest incidence of laurel species. Each spring wood anemone cover the forest like a carpet. The area is also rich in birdlife, and each fall the chanterelle shows up in fine yellow bunches on the forest ground.

12 artists from 8 European countries were chosen to create their stories about the nature. The project started in 2001, and officially opened September 30, 2010. 

The path is almost two kilometers long and winds its way towards Himmeltrappen (The Sky Stairs). From there, hikers have a clear view of Slottsfjellet in Tønsberg.

GROUP TOURS

Do you want a guided tour? STI FOR ØYE offers guided tours of one to two hours, or lectures followed by guided tours for groups of min. 10 people. Food and drink can also be offered. Get in touch for enquiries.

Kaupang Viking Town

The Town
Kaupang was founded around the year 800. The location was significant when the town was established as a hub for trade and production. At Kaupang today there is built a Viking house like they think it could have been. You can also see a model of the town and get to know how the town was located.

Research
Many have dug and researched Kaupang from the 1800s until now. Most of the city is still not excavated.
In the exhibition "What Kaupang Earth hid" you get an insight into how archaeologists worked, what they did and what we know about Kaupang history today. A new exhibition on archeology, the town, trade and power opened in June 2021.

Activities in the Summer season

* Kaupang, The viking town: Come and see the exhibition.!
* Fasanatur: Task-track for everyone.
* Family day:, Every Wednesday from July 26 to August 14. Activities for children.
* Puppet theatre: Thursdays July 4 and 11 at 13.00 o’clock. Norvegian language only.
* Walking on Kaupang North: Thursdays July 18 and 25, August 1 and 8. Story telling, funerals and archeaology. Who was buried there and how was the funeral. The walk starts at 13 o’clock and lasts about one hour.

For groups
Activities are organized and adapted to groups as needed.