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10-toppsturen Sandefjord

In total, you walk approx. 800 meters in altitude on the trip. On the trip, you will get a fantastic view of the city, the fjord and the surrounding landscape.

Duration: The tour takes 5-6 hours plus breaks.
Difficulty: Medium

The 10 peaks

Preståsen 44 m.a.s.l
Fjellvikåsen 91 m.a.s.l
Varden 105 m.a.s.l
Gjekstadåsen 75 m.a.s.l
Frebergåsen 55 m.a.s.l
Bygdeborgen på Unneberg 116 m.a.s.l
Hjertås 148 m.a.s.l
Mokollen 107 m.a.s.l
Midtås 94 m.a.s.l
Mølleråsen 71 m.a.s.l

If you don't want to do the whole 10-peak tour, you can do the 4-peak tour. The trip is approx. 7 km and takes 3-4 hours plus breaks. The trip goes to Mokollen, Midtåsen, Mølleråsen and Preståsen.

Skaperverket Café and Fretex Second-Hand

The café offers healthy food, sweets, cold and hot meals in nice surroundings. You can get sandwiches, salad, rolls, sunflower buns, waffles, cakes, ice cream and a large selection of good coffee drinks, tea and mineral water. All with nice prices, produced in the Skaperverkets's own kitchen. The café also offers Take Away, and has plenty of things you can bring with you in the boat, on the beach, in the park or on a bike ride.

When you visit the cafe, you can also do a good deal at Fretex, which has a large and inviting secondhand store with a supply of goods every week.

Karljohansvern

Karljohansvern is a national fortification in Horten, on the western shore of the Oslofjord, a good hour's drive from the capital Oslo. The fortress is beautifully situated on a peninsula between the fjord and the inner harbour, and consists of both big storage buildings from the mid 19th century and ordinary houses from the 20th century. The oldest house that remains at Karljohansvern were a part of Horten farm built in the 16th century. There are also nice recreational areas along the fjord.

Parts of the area are preserved in order to protect birds and plants.

Karljohansvern developed from a ferry place to a naval base, and subsequently to a civil society. The architecture is peculiar and follows the different style periods. Many of the buildings were erected shortly after the Navy established its main base here in 1818. The construction of the buildings has followed the technological development and is typical of its time. Karljohansvern may be defined as a living museum, where you can watch the growth of a modern town. Here the past and the present are brought together. Before parts of the area were unavailable to the public, whereas today you can walk freely around in most parts of the military historical area of Karljohansvern.

Karljohansvern also offers cultural experiences, for example The Naval Museum with exciting collections connected to the naval history through war and peace, and the Preus Museum with exhibits within photography and visual art.

The peninsula of Karljohansvern has three bridge connections across the beautiful Horten Canal separating the Naval base and town. Along the canal you can walk in peace and quiet, only occasionally disturbed by the soft humming of a typical Norwegian small boat called “snekke” – using this shortcut between the inner harbour and the Oslofjord.

Throughout the year various cultural events take place at Karljohansvern, such as concerts, music festivals and other features.

Visit a farm – Ramnes Søndre gård

On the farm there are many different activities, bonfires, a farm shop and farm bakery.

Food and drinks
Feel free to bring your own campfire food. The farm sells hot / cold drinks and baked goods from a wood-fired oven / griddle.

The farm shop & farm bakery
Yarn and products of wool and fiber from the farm's mohair goats, alpacas and Old Norse spælsau.
Meat from Old Norse spælsau.
Baked from wood-fired oven.
Honey, coffee, tea and spices.
Feels and wood products made by the nobleman on the farm etc.

NB! Always check their facebook page for updated information regarding opening hours.

Foyn Restaurant

Restaurant
Foyn Restaurant has a large sunny terrace overlooking the pier, where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink. In the evening, the restaurant slides over to a popular bar and nightclub.

Bar and Nightclub
Music by DJ´s every day during the summer season, as well as on weekends in the winter.

In the backyard you will find idyllic Foynhagen, a green gem (garden) that is visited by national and international artists during the summer. After the concerts, Foyn and Foynhagen are transformed into Norway's largest nightclub with a capacity of 1950 guests.

The restaurant is newly refurbished.

Villa Veierland

Villa Veierland is located in the middle of Veierland island with a large backyard where everyone is welcome. At Villa Veierland the day starts in the kitchen, producing fresh goods for the day. The hosts are proud to offer a wide homemade, and Norwegian-inspired selection of products with both cakes and sandwiches.

Villa Veierland also offers Italian homemade pizza – which has become very popular! They also prepare both soups and buffets for normal opening hours, as well as various food for companies, associations, birthdays, weddings and confirmations.

Villa Veierland also rents out the premises both with and without catering.

They started selling beer in April.

You will also find a 24-hour country store with tilting shelves with various dry goods, refrigerated goods and frozen goods.

Various beer tastings, whiskey tastings, quizzes and stand-up and concerts are organized at Villa Veierland.

Villa Veierland finds their inspiration in values that characterize the life of an island. The moments last longer, the nature gets closer and faces are remembered better. The aim is to offer a warm atmosphere where you can explore and be inspired by short-lived products, designed and handmade in Norway. In the shop you can find the perfect gift.

The opening hours during the summer are expanded and the offer is increased. The grill will be used, and local musicians are invited to make the summer holidays in Norway unforgettable. Visit the website or the Facebook page for more information about menu, shop and events.

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.

Gamle Eidsfos Kro (Old Eidsfos Tavern)

Owner Beate Bettum is a chef with experience from French cuisine. She is interested in real goods, and that's what you get at Gamle Eidsfos Kro. In intimate and cozy rooms with timber walls, good meatballs and fantastic French macaroons are served, but there are also international dishes and pizza on the menu.

The venerable buildings from the 18th century, which were previously apartments for the ironworks' workers, have been painstakingly restored through the Old Eidsfos Foundation and the owner Beate and her family. Today you can enjoy good old-fashioned food and drink in several cozy living rooms with a view to the garden or Eisfosselva and Lake Eikeren.

The inn has several events and theme evenings throughout the year, which are announced on the Facebook page.

For opening hours and more information, see Gamle Eidsfos Kro´'s website.

Company and catering
Gamle Eidsfos Kro has room for parties for up to 40 people. You will find a company menu and catering menu on the website.

RIB tours/Taxiboat from Stavern/Larvik

Stavern Dive Center offers taxi boat and other boat transport to Svenner and Tvistein Fyr, as well as various types of boat trips in the area between Helgeroa-Stavern and Tønsberg throughout the year.

The diving center has 2 boats of the brand Polarcirkel 845 with 350 hp engine. Each boat is certified for up to 12 passengers.

The boats are sturdy, and can be used to transport people, cargo, luggage, divers etc. according to the customer's needs. The seats in the boat can be removed if more space on deck is needed.

Tønsberg Sjømannsforening, Tollboden (Maritime History Center)

Tønsberg Sjømannsforening (Seamen's Association) and Tønsberg Maritime History Center (TSS) are based in Tollboden at Tollbodbryggen. Tønsberg Maritime History Center shows the town's proud maritime and whaling history, and is open from May to August. They offer tours for groups by appointment.

Come and see the film Whaling life at the Pelagos!

Tønsberg Maritime History Center
On Tollboden's 1st floor, we find a maritime exhibition split into one maritime and one whaling section, divided into the shipping town, the maritime town, the harbour town and the whaling town. Here, seafaring and whaling are richly illustrated through beautiful models, pictures, text boards and effects. It is equipped with several monitors that show life at sea and whaling. One of the monitors also shows text and images about the city's shipping companies and their vessels.

This is a historical center well worth visiting!

The former Tønsberg Seamen's Museum had its first premises in the seamen's school at Haugar, where the Haugar Vestfold Culture Museum is located today. Eventually, the seaman's school needed the premises itself, and the collection was handed over to the Vestfold County Museum. Tønsberg Seamen's Association bought the old Tollboden on 1 July 2005, and over the next two years the Tønsberg Maritime History Center (TSS) with its own museum was realised. Extensive work, a lot of it with the help of volunteers, resulted in 4 great meeting and social gathering rooms, a kitchen, boardroom, office and lift. The ceremonial opening of the Tønsberg Historical Center on the 1st floor was conducted by shipowner Morten Wilh. Wilhelmsen on the 22nd of May, 2007.