Sandefjord Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Vestfold, Norway
About Sandefjord
Sandefjord is a historical town which has become a modern town of culture with a dynamic business life, and a popular holiday destination with Norwegians. The history of Sandefjord has been formed by theViking Age, the shipping industry and whaling in Arctic and Antarctic areas. The Vikings had their first settlements in Vestfold, and the Gokstad Viking ship dating from the year 900 was discovered in Sandefjord. Today one can find a replica of this ship (the "Gaia“) at the harbour. Like the Vikings, the urge to go abroad and explore foreign parts of the world led the first whalers to the Antarctic Ocean. The history of the whalers can be explored at the Whaling Museum and at the Museum's Wharf with a visit aboard the whale-catcher "Southern Actor.“
Top Attractions in Sandefjord
Explore the best things to see and do in Sandefjord:
- ★Gaia
- ★Gokstad
- ★The Southern Actor
- ★The whaling monument
- ★The Whaling Museum
Where to Eat in Sandefjord
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴ICA
- 🍴La Baguette
- 🍴Peppes Pizza
- 🍴Statoil
Where to Stay in Sandefjord
- 🏨Apartment Hotel Sandefjord
- 🏨Asnes Camping og badestrand
- 🏨Scandic Park Hotel Sandefjord
- 🏨Torp Hotel
- 🏨Vøra Camping og badeplass
Sandefjord Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: