"Southern Actor" was built i 1950 for Sevilla Whaling Co. Ltd which was managed by Chr. Salvesen & Co., Scotland. The funnel still carries Salvesens colours. The whale catcher was brought to Sandefjord in 1989 and has undergone extensive restoration with former whalers having made an active contribution. It is fully operative with its original steam engine intact. Southern Actor is the only whale catcher from the Modern Whaling Epoch still found in original working order.
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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.
Midtåsen
It was the home of Anders and Bess Jahre until his death in 1982, and Bess continued to live there until her death in the summer of 2006. The estate, which has a unique sculpturespark and fantastic views over Sandefjord, is open to the general public.
Sculpture park:
A sculpture park of Knut Steen is open all year (free entrance).
Guided tours of the villa:
There are guided tours of the villa one or twice a month (in Norwegian) during the summer season. Guided tours for groups on other days is possible. Contact person for booking and price is Morten Christensen, mobile +47 917 28 243.
Free parking happens on the left before the gate at the top of the villa.
Park Bar
At the lobby bar, you can relax to quiet background music.
Ristorante Del Mare
Ristorante Del Mare offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes, as well as delicious Italian pasta and authentic stone-baked pizza.
The restaurant has an intimate, Mediterranean atmosphere with open kitchen so you can watch the chef prepare your food.
Before the dinner arrives on the table, you'll taste their excellent bruschetta, made with fresh herbs and their own home baked bread.
Welcome to an atmospheric restaurant with reasonable prices!
Brygga 11, Geir Skeie
Closed for the season – Opens April 25th
The restaurant Brygga 11 is a seafood Restaurant, serving local delicacies by the waterfront, run by the Winner of Bocuse d'OR 2009, Geir Skeie. The surroundings are perfect for some seafood or a drink.
Menu from the Ocean
The main focus of Brygga 11 restaurant is simple and tasty food provided by the ocean. What about fresh oysters with lemon? Or boiled Skagerrak-shrimps with mayonnaise? Blue mussels with seasonal vegetables, homemade side dishes, smoked salmon – or “lutefisk” during christmas season?
The food is in focus, and the menu varies depending on what the fishermen bring. The dessert menu follow the same philosophy: only the seasonal best fruit and berries.
As your drink you can choose everything from a simple Riesling from Germany to some of the world's most exclusive and rare wines. Or you can explore the selection of beer.
The restaurant Brygga 11 has something for everyone – considering taste and wallet.
Book a table
If you want to book a table for more than 8 people, call or email post@brygga11.no.
Book a table for less than 8 people through the website.
Midtåsen Sculpture park
Midtåsen Sculptur Pavilion
On a hill in Midtåsen is Midtåsen sculpture pavilion and a sculpture park, featuring a selection of the works of Knut Steen in marble and bronze. Here you find twelve marble sculptures inside and four bronze sculptures outside.
The pavilion was drawn by the architect Svein Lund and landscape architect Gullik Gulliksen, and has brought international engagement.
Free entrance!
Sandefjord Art Association
The Art Association of Sandefjord aims to promote visual arts through exhibitions of both Norwegian and international artists, as well as of promising amateurs.
The Art Association hosts events like art-evenings, workshops on art for children, book launches and seminars.
Their gallery is a bright, light and lovely arena overlooking the park outside the Scandic Park Sandefjord Hotel. Entrance from Badeparken.
Free entrance.
The Whale catcher Southern Actor
"Southern Actor" was built i 1950 for Sevilla Whaling Co. Ltd which was managed by Chr. Salvesen & Co., Scotland. The funnel still carries Salvesens colours. The whale catcher was brought to Sandefjord in 1989 and has undergone extensive restoration with former whalers having made an active contribution. It is fully operative with its original steam engine intact. Southern Actor is the only whale catcher from the Modern Whaling Epoch still found in original working order.
Torp Hotel
Torp Hotel has 43 rooms, all with shower / WC, telephone and TV. The hotel has 84 beds in total.
Conference facilities
Torp Hotel is not only a holiday hotel, it is also a hotel for meetings, conferences and parties, with 3 well equipped meeting rooms and with room for up to 100 people. Here, you also find suitable facilities for anything from company parties to confirmations and weddings.
Food & Drinks
The guests of the hotel are served breakfast in the cosy cafeteria. Dinner and small courses during the day is also served here. People from all over Sandefjord come here to eat their Sunday dinner due to the delicious home made food.