Secluded site with beaches, grasslands and rocks
Could you imagine strolling through the woods and jump into a little paradise? On the southwest of the Eftang peninsula lies a beautiful open area with both north and south facing beaches. Total length of beach is 150 meters. Between the beaches is a huge green lawn and around there are huge rocks to climb.
The coastal path passes the beach
If you want to combine a visit to Ølbergholmen with a discovery along beautiful trails, you have the opportunity to follow the coastal trail from Eftang, which passes the bathing ground.
Facilities
Outdoor toilet and renovation.
Beautiful bathing resort
Gonstranda (The Gon Beach) is a beautiful seaside resort in Gonsbukta on the eastern side of Larviksfjorden. Here you will find both nice sandy beach, green grassy areas and smooth seashore rocks to climb.
Facilities
There is a dive board on the rocks (3 meters) and a swim raft in the sea. Gonstranda has both toilets and garbage dumps, and on the camping site you will find a kiosk when the sunny weather gives you cravings for an ice cream or a refreshing soda.
Hvittensand used to be one of the most popular swimming spots in the Larviksfjord, and has been for several generations. The reason is the large amounts of white, fine sand in beautiful dunes that stretched far out into the fjord and turned into an impressive beach paradise – and then it's no wonder that Hvittensand has been named one of Norway's finest beaches. Hvittensand has been laid up by Lågen over the past 5,000 years.
Be warned
There is a warning against swimming on the river side due to the current and variable depth conditions. Swimming in the wrong place can be dangerous, so be careful!
Partially destroyed by the port facility
Today, what used to be a bustling beach life in the summer is almost gone. This is due to the expansion of the ferry and container port at Revet on the opposite side of the estuary, where large quantities of rock have been added to the area and caused the water to rise into Hvittensand.
The beach areas vary from year to year
The beach line also changes naturally from year to year. At most, it could be up to about 300 meters long and the beach area up to about ten metres.
Hiking trail close by
The coastal path between Østre Halsen and Gon passes the swimming area.
Facilities
There are rubbish bins on the beach, and along the coastal path there are also a toilet. Not accessible for wheelchair users.
Location: Inner on the east side of Larviksfjorden, Larvik municipality, Vestfold.
Access: Follow the coastal path. Not accessible to the disabled.
The Naverfjord is located along the Brunlanes coast and has 1.5 km of beautiful beaches. The coastal path from Rakke towards Nevlunghavn passes by all the beaches.
Here they are listed:
Stolpestadstranda
Somewhat rocky and medium shallow sandy beach.
Anvikstranda
Great rocky cliffs and small sandy beaches. Family friendly. The Anvikstranda campsite is also located here. Anvikstranda is located in the middle between the larger swimming areas Stolpestad and Kjærstranda – in practice these 3 swimming areas are connected and form one beautiful beach.
Kjærstranda
Medium shallow, child-friendly sandy beach. Fine sand and 200 meters long. Good facilities.
Lydhusstranda
Narrow and shallow sandy beach with a bathing jetty. Good facilities.
Fristranda
Free for camping units – hence the name Fristranda (The Free beach). Fine sand.
Kolbensrødstranda
Shallow sandy beach.
Streteresstranda
Shallow and beautiful sandy beach.
Nalumstranda
This is an exceptionally shallow beach. The beach area itself on land can have a lot of dry debris and grass, and is not the most suitable place to lie down – but the shallow beach out towards the horizon is worth experiencing.
Magnificent location
This is one of the country's finest beaches, and is located in a stunning archipelago with the best weather conditions Norway has to offer. The beach has 10 meters of stone-free sandy beach, and is close to charming Nevlunghavn which is a small fishing village and port with many cottages and houses in cozy old-fashioned style.
Fine sand
Oddasand beach has soft sand, is child friendly and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The beach also has a volleyball net, and annually there are volleyball tournaments here.
Short way to Mølen
If you want to add a spectacular hike close to Oddane Sand beach you can follow the coastal path 20 minutes to Mølen. This stone vault with its beautiful pebbles and mounds is also on UNESCO's world heritage site.
Kiosk and shop
The area has a playground, and you will also find a fast food-kiosk and a small shop here. Toilets attached to the campsite are also available.
Surfing
It is popular to surf at the close by Nevlungstranda (between Oddane Sand and Saltstein).
Parking
Chargeable parking on site.
The project is an idea from Louis Jacoby in 2006. Larvik business community and Larvik municipality collaborated the project in 2006, with the vision of giving residents and visitors to Larvik greater vitality through Poesipark's dissemination.
Read more about the installations and where to find them here: Poesiparken.
Stolpehuset is a great venue for events, meetings, concerts and private parties! Suitable for about 150 people.
Contact Lardal Service Office for request and prices!
Group offers
Bring your group to Høyt & Lavt for an active day outdoors. Experience mastery, activity, and unity with your group. Whether it is the company, a school class, the team, or the association, Høyt & Lavt have something for you.
Take a day off out in the woods and build the team stronger. Meeting in other arenas is important for creating good relationships and getting to know each other differently.
Høyt & Lavt hunt
Is there anyone in the group who can't, or doesn't want to, climb? Then the Hunt, also called "forest scrabble", might be something for you! Hunt for letters and put together as many words as possible. The letters are scattered around the park, both in the trees and down on the ground.
Book your group adventure here.
Høyt & Lavt Vestfold was established in 2009 and has since delivered spectacular, challenging, and active experiences to its guests.
In the climbing park, you will find 18 climbing courses in the trees with varying degrees of difficulty. Høyt & Lavt is a activity that is suitable for everyone. You can climb all day in our climbing courses, zipline and just enjoy a day outside. Feel the mastery after a day filled with unique and exciting experiences. A perfect place for a trip with the school class, or a different team day with the company!
The climbing park is 45 minutes car ride from; Sandefjord, Tønsberg, Larvik, Porsgrunn or Skien.
See more information here.
In the season from May to September, there are free guided tours in the Geopark. The geopark is a limited area of 3.000 square kilometer and is in Telemark and Vestfold county, and includes the municipalities of Larvik, Bamble, Kragerø, Nome, Porsgrunn, Siljan and Skien.
At various geo-locations you can discover for yourself, and gain an increased understanding of, the dramatic events that have helped to shape the landscape.
The landscape in Larvik is characterized by the rugged landscape that a bedrock of larvikite often provides. Along the coast, the larvikite has been scoured by the ice that lay over the land during the last ice age. The result is the fine rocky cliffs that dominate the Vestfold coast.
Larvikite can only be found naturally in the Larvik area, and when you see this popular ornamental stone, cut and polished, with its beautiful play of blue colors on everything from wall facades on large buildings to worktops in kitchens and bar counters, you know it comes from Larvik. Larvikite is valued and in demand far beyond Norway's borders.
The building was built in 1674 and was finished in 1677 just in time for Gyldenløve’s third wedding. “Herregården” stands as an example of continental 17th century baroque architecture in Norway, the building was also influenced by Norwegian building traditions. The building was protected in 1923, and it’s now a part of Larvik Museums.
In the east wing there’s a café that sells coffee and pancakes. And on the first floor there is remains of an old classroom as it once were used as a school.
The museum is open every day in summer season from the mid og June to the mid of August. With fun activities for families and a chance to experience the counts life. While walking around the building a guide will tell you all the stories of the counts.
Except the summer season, Herregården is open to the public by appointment. Events take place throughout the year, but only on special occasions in the winter.
See also Verksgården and the maritime museum.
You can visit all three museums on the same ticket.
