by: Holmestrand

Sjue gård

Sjue Gård produces healthy organic aronia, blackcurrants and blackberries.

The farm offers self-picking in season and otherwise delivers to restaurants, gourmet kitchens and breweries. The hosts are passionate about traditional Norwegian food and drink. 

Sjue Gård has no fixed opening hours but advertises self-picking on social media. Follow Sjue Gård on Facebook for updates.

The best way to get in touch, is by sending an SMS to Hanne on tel. +47 905 22 905.

 

 

 

Molene

In the old carpentry workshop along the river Eidselven, next door to the ironworks museum and the exhibition “Future train”, you will find the pleasant little shop Molene. The shop offers all kinds of quality yarn, sewing accessories, gift items and knitwear. You can also get help with your knitting project. Come by for some inspiration or bring your knitwear and and sit and knit in the shops knitting corner.

Molene arranges knitting courses and other events. Follow them on Instagram or facebook. Check updated opening hours at the website.

 

Hof bibliotek og innbyggerservice

At Hof library and resident service you will find children's and youth books, fact books, novels, audio books, newspapers, magazines, movies, games and PCs with internet access.

Sande library

The library is a natural gathering point for young and old, and works both as a school library and a public library. 

Around the venue you will find audience PCs, and there is also a wireless connection where you can connect with your own PC. Throughout the year there are many events in the form of e.g. family performances, author visits and vice evenings. You can come here to borrow e.g. books, audiobooks and films, or you can sit in the newspaper corner with a cup of coffee and relax.

Holmestrand library

Holmestrand Library has its own cafe.

In the summer, there are opportunities to play chess with large pieces in the square outside the library, and run through the exciting fountain.

Belmare Ristorante & Bar

Belmare is close to the sea with a large and sunny outdoor terrace on the pier in Holmestrand.

Enjoy tasty, high-quality food in pleasant surroundings. The food is made with love and a focus on local produce, barbeque, seafood and traditional summer classics.

Belmare also offers takeaway!

See the website Belmare for the menu and detailed opening hours.

Book a table directly on the website or by sending an email to booking.belmare@bellavista.no or call 98 88 45 63.

 

 

Ice skating rink in Sandefjord

The ice skating rink in Thor Dahls gate in Sandefjord is open from november till the last of march. The ice is affected by the weather and after much rain and snow some time must be calculated to re-establish the ice. The ice skating rink is free to use, and you must bring your own skates. You can also borrow skates from Sandefjord frivilligsentral, or they have some for rent in Bykiosken.

You are not allowed to bring a puck or a hockeystick on the ice.