Galleri Ask shows a diversity of artistic expressions and materials within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts.
The gallery is run by Horten municipality with an artist-led jury. Every year exhibition places are announced for the period April – October.
At Galleri Ask you get a direct encounter with contemporary art. These are often socially relevant exhibition projects that highlight the times we live in and the challenges we face.
Gallery Ask is idyllically located in the middle of the old Town Hall quarter in Åsgårdstrand, with a short distance to both the bathing area, cafes and Munch's house.
This year's program can be found on Galleri Ask's website.
The ice cream shop, Ingris isbar, offers every taste of ice cream you can image.
The milkshakes is made in the old fashion way, where you can choose what ice cream you’d like.
Enjoy the summer in Stavern with ice cream!
In Badeparken in Åsgårdstrand, you will find a large grassy and sandy area as well as a volleyball court. It is in the immediate vicinity of Åsgårdstrand guest harbour and Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand. Badeparken has municipal toilets, a jetty with a diving board and bathing stairs, a handicap ramp and permanent grills.
The coastal path from Åsgårdstrand to Horten starts just north of the beach, so it's nice to combine a trip there with a dip in the sea.
Try a tandem skydive!
Skydive Tønsberg's tandem instructors are among the most excperienced in Norway, and will safely take you through the skydive. From 4.000 meters you will get approx 40 seconds of free fall before the instructor releases the parachute around 1.500 meters above the ground. During the five minute canopy ride you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Oslo fjord, the islands and the surroundigs of Jarlsberg airport.
Skydive Tønsberg 4-6 days a week, located at Jarlsberg airport right by E18 outside Tønsberg. The season for skydiving is from the end of April to the middle of October.
Visit www.skydivetonsberg.no
The conference hall is located in the main building and is also a great venue for celebrations. For smaller groups the conference hall can be divided into two rooms.
In addition, RS Noatun offers a number of courses to the professional market through their Sea Rescue School, and activities for children and youth.
Restaurant Njord
The restaurant at Noatun offers daily lunch buffets with local food from Vestfold, in their nordic and modern premises.
Moutmarka 3km from Skåebukta to Mostranda.
Parking at the World End. Follow the fence north, west in Skåeveien, across the field and through the gate. Marked trail to Mostranda. Return the same way or follow Moveien to the walkway along Helgerødveien and back.
Map at Færder Municipality.
One of the world's oldest Marine museums is located on beautiful Karljohansvern in Horten.
The exhibitions tell about the history of the navy and the navy from the Danish era until today. From Tordenskjold to the Norwegian Armed Forces' special command. It is also possible to visit a real submarine and a motorized gunboat.
There is an exciting activity room for the little ones, and in the cafe it is possible to sit down for a coffee.
Group tours for a fee can be arranged throughout the year, also outside opening hours.
The museum is closed May 1st, May 9th and May 17th. Opening hours see the website.
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.
Maritime courses for sailing and boat driver licences. Sail On also offers rental of sailboats, sails and rib. Team building for companies through sailing, rib and water sports activities.
Sail On uses the entire outer Oslofjord and Vestfold's beautiful archipelago for activities, in cooperation with several other actors to be able to deliver courses and events of high quality.
Life is an adventure, make sure you find the time to enjoy it!
In Vestfold you can paddle along marked and adapted routes of varying difficulty from Svelvik in the north to Larvik in the south.
Several padle huts have been built along the paddle trail, so-called "padlehuker". These huts are open for everyone and vary in size and design. In Færder municipality, you will find the paddle huts at Ildverket and at Østre Bolærne. In Larvik municipality, you will find two paddle hooks on Vestre Bramskjæra, and a smaller model on Ølbergholmen. A paddle hut has also been set up on the old railway route in Holmestrand.
Download the Outtt app to get an overview of the paddle routes in Vestfold. You will also find the tour suggestions on visitvestfold.com, as well as courses and rentals. Different types of courses are arranged for you as a beginner and you who have paddling experience. Vestfold is a perfect starting point for paddlers with beautiful skerries.
The project has been initiated by the county municipalities in Vestfold and Telemark, and is being carried out in collaboration with the coastal municipalities. Padleled Vestfold and Telemark will contribute to everyone finding suitable and safe trips to paddle along the beautiful Vestfold coast, through marking, signage, establishment of simple accommodation and other facilities.
