Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Larvik Municipality, Eastern Norway

May 6, 2022 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Larvik Municipality, Norway including The Citadel, Fredriksvern Shipyard, Fulehuk Lighthouse, Fredriksvern Church, Ulabrand, Optical Telegraph, Bokkerfjellet, Fredriksvern Verft, Thor Heyerdahls barndomshjem, Stavern Fort.
Restaurants in Larvik Municipality

1. The Citadel

Stavern 3290 Norway +47 400 19 343 http://www.billettservice.no/event/kruttarnteateret-tornerose-billetter/465195
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Citadel

2. Fredriksvern Shipyard

Stavern 3290 Norway +47 416 08 014
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Fredriksvern Shipyard

3. Fulehuk Lighthouse

Fulehuk, Larvik 3163 Norway +47 33 40 20 00 http://www.fulehuk.no
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Fulehuk Lighthouse

4. Fredriksvern Church

Kommandoer Herbst gate 1, Larvik 3290 Norway +47 33 19 91 78 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Fredriksvern Church

Fredriksvern church from 1756 is the first garrison church in Norway. It is a worthy representative for all rococo churches in our country. Fredriksvern shipyard and naval base was established in 1750, and the garrison church was established and then inaugurated six years later. The church was built in rococo style from Dutch brickwork, and it has glazed, dark blue tiles. Salt from the bricks eventually damaged the walls, and because of this exterior and interior walls were whitewashed. In the 1880s the church was rejuvenated, and the genuine colours of red and yellow were reinforced. As the only place of worship in town, the floor in Fredriksvern church is formed as a cross. The church also still has the two-storey altarpiece it got to the inauguration in 1756. There is a hipped end roof in the church. Above the main entrance the monogram of king Fredrik V. shines in typical rococo style, and in addition the mechanical clockwork from 1756 that the church vicar still winds up twice a week.

5. Ulabrand

Ula, Larvik 3280 Norway [email protected] http://ula.no
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Ulabrand

Ulabrand, baptized Anders Jacob Johansen (1815-1881), was a famous sea pilot who lived in the beutiful village Ula between Larvik and Sandefjord. A monument of Ulabrand is raised at the point where local pilots had their observation post. Ulabrand is regarded as Norway's best known sea pilot ever. He worked as a pilot at Ula from approximately 1850 until he lost his life during an autumn storm in 1881. At the end of the 19th century the pilots themselves had to hail boats and ships that were in need of a pilot. Wages were given to the man who came first to rescue after the first come, first served principle. The pilot then led the ship safely until it arrived in port. Consequently, pilots had observation posts where they easily could spot ships on their way in the Oslo fiord because of the magnificent view. There was fierce competition man to man on being first to help at the ship's side. The pilots often risked their own lives, and Ulabrand was probably the roughest and toughest of the lot. The pilots brought many ships and lots of sailors to safety during Skagerrak storms. Ulabrand himself became a symbol of strong seamanship, but he was first and foremost an important symbol of all the hard work the pilots went through to make shipping more secure.

6. Optical Telegraph

Signalveien, Stavern 3290 Norway http://Visitlarvik.No/En/Product/?Tlp=200533
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Optical Telegraph

7. Bokkerfjellet

Boekkerfjellet 3, Larvik 3256 Norway +47 33 17 10 10 [email protected] http://www.visitnorway.com/us/product/?pid=49910
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Bokkerfjellet

The mountain Bøkkerfjellet is located in the centre of Larvik. From the old fire lookout post, the tower keepers could view the whole town in the good, old days. The view is fantastic from here, and the site is easily accessible. A Norwegian "bøkker" was in the good, old days a barrel maker.

8. Fredriksvern Verft

Fredriksvern Verft 1, Stavern 3290 Norway
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Fredriksvern Verft

Norwegian naval base.

9. Thor Heyerdahls barndomshjem

Steingata 7, Larvik 3257 Norway
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Thor Heyerdahls barndomshjem

10. Stavern Fort

Citadelloya, Stavern 3290 Norway
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Stavern Fort

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