Sandefjord, Norway – Viking sites, seaside towns, activities

In the footsteps of the Vikings

Sandefjord boasts miles of coastline, as well as a rich historical heritage. Vikings have left their mark here, as has the whaling industry.

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Brygga 11 in Sandefjord.
Photo: Geir Skeie

Midtåsen sculpture park in Sandefjord.
Photo: Nils Kavlie-Borge

Whale catching monument in Sandefjord.
Photo: Nils Kavlie-Borge

Sandefjord city centre.
Photo: Ellen Larsen/Visit Sandefjord

Get in-depth travel information on Sandefjord’s official website.

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By train

The Norwegian State Railways stops in Sandefjord on its way between Oslo and Skien. The train takes a little less than two hours from Sandefjord to Oslo.

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By bus

There are several daily departures by express bus between Oslo and Sandefjord. The journey takes about two hours.
By boat

The ferry lines Color Line and Fjord Line link Sandefjord with Strömstad in Sweden. There are several departures daily, and travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
By car

Sandefjord is located 120 kilometres south of Oslo by road.

If you go by car from Oslo, follow the main road E18 to Sandefjord.

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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 Sandefjord and Oslo.

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