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Discover the best top things to do in Vestfold, Norway including Saga Oseberg, Marinemuseet (The Norwegian Naval Museum), Vestfoldmuseene IKS, Hvalfangstmuseet, Foldvik Familypark, Molen, Hoyjord Church, Trollfoss, Beech Forest, Brygga i Toensberg, Castle Rock Tower.
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1. Saga Oseberg
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Saga Oseberg is an archeological replica of the famous Oseberg Viking Ship. At "Vikingodden" we also build new viking ships. Do you want to be a viking? Building ships or join the viking crew?
2. Marinemuseet (The Norwegian Naval Museum)
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By runenavy - Oslo, Norway
I brought my senior leaders to this excellent museum in Horten, for a two hours guided tour in maritime history. The guide service was excellent! Eventhough I have served a lot of years in the Navy, there are always something new to learn. We finished the tour on board the submarine (Ex HNoMS Utstein). This is a place you must visit!
3. Vestfoldmuseene IKS, Hvalfangstmuseet
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Ta et dypdykk i Europas eneste spesialmuseum for hval og hvalfangst. Se hvordan hval er fanget i forskjellige kulturer gjennom tidene og utforsk hvordan hvalen lever i dag.
Reviewed By JaeSwitz - Calgary, Canada
I wasn't sure what to expect but it was a neat little museum. It's FREE on Tuesdays, so we went on a Tuesday. The second and lower level are accessibly by elevator, so we were able to view all parts of the exhibit that were open. There was construction being done and the main floor exhibit was closed. But there were still many interesting things to look at. Most of the information also had english on it, except the video that was playing the in basement. We sat and watched it anyway because it was interesting. Note: the lower level had a few tight passages between the bones, might be difficult to get through in a wheel chair.
4. Foldvik Familypark
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Foldvik family park is an idyllic place, free from stress, hustle and bustle. Here the whole family can relax and have fun with many different species of animals. There are more than 50 family friendly activities to choose from for children and adults alike, less than 10 kilometres from Larvik. Lovely kittens, small baby rabbits, pigs and a variety of birds are all there to make friends with you in this paradise. You can jump on gigantic air-cushions, take a train ride, ride horses, jump in the straw, play golf, or just relax in the beautiful surroundings. Children and adults alike can enjoy themselves at Foldvik family park. Foldvik family park is located close to Foldvik farm. This is an authentic park, where visitors can buy vegetables, beautiful flowers and of course the famous Foldvik strawberries and strawberry juice. The area of the park is around 65 000 square meters. In the park you will find beautiful flowers. During the summer season more than 20 000 flowers in bloom makes the visit a therapy for your eyes as well as your soul. At Foldvik family park, it is also possible to rent a grill and find a nice spot for a barbecue. Opening hours at Foldvik family park: Every day from mid-June to mid-August Weekends from end of May to mid-June, end of August and start of September
Reviewed By 476svendaagem - Asker, Norway
Great place - realy people friendly. Kids will Enjoy the stay. Some small animals, but most of all a place to use energi. Run around, Enjoy the slides or go for a jump in the grass - or cool down in the waterpark. And bring your picknick food for the grill
5. Molen
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Molen in Brunlanes is a national treasure and one of Larvik’s most popular attractions. Molen is Norway's largest beach of rolling stones, and it is a part of Vestfoldraet: the terrain left behind after the end of the most recent Ice Age 10.000 years ago. The cultural landscape of Molen, with its total of 230 cairns from the Iron Age, is one of the most majestic in Norway. The area has 16 large cairns, many up to 35 meters in diameter, with almost 200 small cairns in rows parallel to the shoreline. The cairns probably served as sea markers along the shipping lanes between different trading centres. This, combined with its striking natural beauty and position on the edge of the sea, makes it a must-see when visiting the area. You can enjoy a lovely view out to sea here and also study the beautiful species of stone called larvikite, a speciality for the Larvik area. Actually there are more than 100 different species of rock at Molen, and a total of 316 different bird species has also been found. The arrival and departure of the migratory birds is a real spectacle. Twice a year the migrants visit wonderful Molen, heading north in spring and eventually heading back south in autumn. In the summer of 2008 Molen was officially made into an UNESCO Geopark Area. If you want to get to Molen by manual means, the coastal path is easily accessible from either Helgeroa or Nevlunghavn.
Reviewed By SolP_12 - Sandefjord, Norway
This geo park has all the explanations one can need about the formation of rocks. There is an exhibition of rocks as old as 1500 million years!!! The park is huge and if the weather is nice and you feel adventurous, you can hike down to the beach through millions of years worth of perfectly rounded stones, and dip your feet in the cold water.
6. Hoyjord Church
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Vestfold´s only preserved stave church. The church´s oldest part, the chancel, is from the 12th century. The nave, however, is from the second half of the 13th century. As well as the corner posts the church has side posts and a central post. Originally it was whitewashed and decorated inside, some of this has been restored. Finn Krafft has in addition painted a number of new decorations. On the north wall are drawings of ships from the 14th century. The crosses are from the original consecration. The restoration was completed in 1953, the arcitect was Otto L. Scheen. Guided tours 1st - 31st July: Mon-Fri 5.00 and 5.30 pm. Sat at 11.00 and 11.30 During the rest of the year guided tours for groups may be arranged through Gerd Rut Michelsen. Tel: +47 33 44 22 30
7. Trollfoss
8. Beech Forest
9. Brygga i Toensberg
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
"Brygga"is the main street in the summer town Tønsberg. The channel through the city has a long history that goes back to before the 1200s. There has been full active for over 1000 of years.
Reviewed By 982ullag - Sitio de Calahonda, Spain
This is an excellent place to visit to stroll, look at the boats, see people and of course have a drink or a meal. It is highly reccomended in summer, in spring or fall when the sun is out, or even in winter to experience the cozy ambience. In summer the sun will set over the low hills to the northwest, quite late in the eveneing. So come and experience the long summer evenings like a Scandinavian. It is also buzzing for lunch. Scandinavians will jump at any excuse to sit outside in the sun! A lot of them bring friends for a "halvliter", a pint, but my husband and I usually settle for sparkling water and coca-cola, and a light meal. If you are quite young, and perhaps single, the action starts late.. after 10PM, but people of all ages go there for a drink and a meal in the early evening any day of the week. As we are an older couple, we prefer to head for home before 11, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. That is when the young crowd turn out in droves. If you are boating there are many berths, both along the quay and a little furter up where there is a little marina with many berths and shower and WC facilities. I have no idea what it costs these days.. There should be a sign or two. Someone will show up to take your money. :-) If you moor along the quay on the weekend, don't expect to have a good nights sleep. In summer that is party-time! The busiest season in Norway is medio June until medio August. In August it CAN start to be a little chilly at night .. or you can experience a Norwegian heatwave .. you never know!
10. Castle Rock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 148 reviews
The present tower on Castle Rock was built in 1888 after the first tower, built by the Tonsberg Maritime Club in 1856, burned to the ground.The original cross from the Church of Our Lady can be seen in the tower. Cato Engers model of the castle Castrum Tunsbergis has been casted in bronze and has it's place close to the tower. Mail dispatched from Castle Rock Tower has its own postmark with a special motif. The tower is 17 m high. There are three royal inscriptions on the tower.
Reviewed By DocJohannes - Oslo, Norway
It´s a tower. But magnificent both from a distance (lighted up in the evening) and close by for shadow in the summer. This is a rebuild, and close by there is a model of the whole castle. Tønsberg is norways oldest town.
