Are you looking for sun, summer, and festivals? As well as history and natural beauty? In that case, Larvik and Stavern is the place for you! You will definitely like the "Summer town of the year" and the area around it during the rest of the year too!
There are lots of reasons for families with small children to visit Larvik. Høyt og Lavt Vestfold is Scandinavia's biggest climbing park, with trails, obstacle courses and zip-lines for all ages.
If you want some rest and relaxation, you can visit the exclusive spa hotel Farris Bad. This curative spa is built around mineral springs that have been bubbling up in Larvik since the dawn of time.
If you prefer to use nature for recreation, you need to experience the unique Bøkeskogen beech tree forest. Whether you're wearing running shoes, hiking shoes or casual shoes, there are lots of options on the many signposted trails!
There is also a lot of history Larvik. You can visit the adventurer Thor Heyerdahl's childhood home, or Norway's first city, Kaupang Vikingbyen.
Stavern is a popular summer town, a quick 10 min drive from Larvik. Experience skerries, smooth seaside rocks, islands and lighthouses. Many people associate the coastal town with the Stavernfestivalen festival, which attracts major Norwegian and international artists every year.
Other highlights include walking the coastal trail from Stavern - past the spectacular Mølen pebble beach - to Helgeroa. The charming Nevlunghavn harbour is nearby, with its unique atmosphere that includes a guest harbour, fisheries, and charming coves for swimming.
Find more inspiration and travel information on Larvik's official website.
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By plane
There are several domestic and international flights to and from Torp Sandefjord Airport.
The airport is located 7 kilometres northeast of Sandefjord. From there you can go by both train and bus to Larvik and Oslo.
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By car
Larvik is located approximately 130 kilometres south of Oslo by road.
If you go by car from Oslo, follow the main road E18 to Larvik.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By bus
There are several daily departures by express bus between Oslo and Larvik. The journey takes about 2 hours.
For other bus alternatives, visit Vestfold’s official website.
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By train
The train stops in Larvik on its way between Oslo and Skien. It takes approximately 2 hours from Larvik to Oslo.
By boat
The ferry line Color Line links Larvik with Hirtshals in Denmark with two daily departures. Color Line and Fjord Line link Sandefjord with Strömstad in Sweden. Read more about travelling to Larvik by ferry.
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