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airplanemode_activeFlights to Sandefjord ()
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By plane
[url=http://www.torp.no/]Sandefjord Airport, Torp[/url] has flights to some major and minor cities around [wiki=d5b9290a0b67727d4ba1ca6059dc31a6]Norway[/wiki] and [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki], including [wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki], [wiki=2da3c827ccabc4855cb9921b4f1addfa]Copenhagen[/wiki], [wiki=03cf54d8ce19777b12732b8c50b3b66f]Edinburgh[/wiki], [wiki=4312d5c8cdda027420c474e2221abc34]Frankfurt[/wiki], [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London[/wiki], [wiki=437d461430ecc08e2d51abbcf5ce9b3c]Milan[/wiki], [wiki=7e268c60ba15269bd8aafe315096ecc2]Gothenburg[/wiki], [wiki=8377de0f1845174610bd8b815b9a285e]Marseille[/wiki], [wiki=322db3095458956cc0d273d05531d993]Pisa[/wiki], [wiki=afce84ff226407a47c9782a742ba02f7]Liverpool[/wiki], [wiki=cf73ea45f3f54527c64d6b57eb9b2bb7]Newcastle[/wiki], [wiki=d586293d554981ed611ab7b01316d2d5]Glasgow[/wiki], [wiki=914d0a4ebc177889b5b89a23f556fd75]Nice[/wiki], [wiki=7041ef854e9569a8be34b9fa14005ac1]Alicante[/wiki], [wiki=c555476e638103c16dca6675fc73d814]Malaga[/wiki], [wiki=3695b37abcc37806addc313453f4f5d4]Milano[/wiki], [wiki=a71105026dfe9155f7ac4d18e494a40b]Prague[/wiki], [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki], [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki] and [wiki=142dcce5ac6b670f684a2b1d75ef70f2]Wroclaw[/wiki]. Sandefjord is located 10 km from the airport. There is an hourly train from Torp station to Sandefjord, with a free shuttle bus connecting Torp airport to Torp station.
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By train
[url=http://www.nsb.no/]The Norwegian State Railway[/url] serves Sandefjord on the [wiki=f4830432874f86d2e2a1a5f2dbebbc80]Oslo[/wiki]-[wiki=851fb3b31d1c330cab49d90f3e9c9784]Skien[/wiki] line (Vestfoldbanen).
There are self-service luggage lockers at the train station. 40NOK per day. -
By car
Located approximately 1h and 30 minutes south of [wiki=f4830432874f86d2e2a1a5f2dbebbc80]Oslo[/wiki] in [wiki=a63090940d53b93dcdd27ce671f0a427]Vestfold[/wiki] county by the E-18
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By bus
[url=http://www.nor-way.no]Nor-Way Busexpress[/url] Line 182 goes through Sandefjord.
[url=http://www.konkurrenten.no/]Konkurrenten[/url] Has a stop in Sandefjord on it's line between [wiki=f4830432874f86d2e2a1a5f2dbebbc80]Oslo[/wiki] and [wiki=54e85cbe1dcafdb11da5123993113fca]Kristiansand[/wiki]
[url=https://www.lavprisekspressen.no/]Lavprisexpressen[/url] is a lowcost buscompany, Line 191 goes through Sandefjord -
By boat
[url=http://www.colorline.com/]Color Line[/url] has two ferries that connects Sandefjord to [wiki=0e913685671ebeef434060c6d9427650]Strömstad[/wiki] in [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki] five times a day.
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filter_dramaGet aroundEverything in the town center is within walking distance, but to access the different areas around town including the many beaches it's recommended to use public transportation or to rent a bike.
[url=http://www.vkt.no/]Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk[/url] operates a bus service within Sandefjord and throughout [wiki=a63090940d53b93dcdd27ce671f0a427]Vestfold[/wiki]. The central bus station is just south of the train station on Møllersgate. Buy tickets on the bus, they accept both cash and credit cards. Another alternative is to buy a travel card at the Narvesen shop at the train station. You can get either a periodekort (period travel card) (unlimited travel in two weeks or a month) or a verdikort (stored-value card) (you must put at least 100NOK on to start with, and can then add as much or as little as you like, in the shop or on the bus). The card itself costs 50NOK.
There is a taxi stand at the train station, the airport and close to the main square. Keep in mind that traveling by taxi in [wiki=d5b9290a0b67727d4ba1ca6059dc31a6]Norway[/wiki] can get really expensive. The local taxi company is [url=http://www.vestfoldtaxi.no]Vestfold Taxi[/url] +47 33 42 02 00
Experience Sandefjord by bike, they can be rented by contacting the local tourist office +47 33 46 05 90. The price for renting a bike is 125 NOK a day. -
filter_dramaSeeThe Whaling Monument is Sandefjord's most famous attraction. It's a sculpture from 1960 showing whalers in action.
*Gives a very in detail history about whaling in Norway and around the world. It is very in depth, and goes in to great detail about how the whales are hunted and killed so it's not for the easily upset! Also has a collection of mounted Norwegian animals, including a large whale and (downstairs) several whale skeletons.
* The whaling ship "The Southern Actor"
*The site where the famous Gokstad Viking longboat was excavated in 1880.
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filter_dramaDoGo for a walk on the Vesterøya peninsula North Sea Trail. Take the 168 bus to the end of the route (Tveitan) and follow the blue tracks (marked Kyststien) around the point. The tourist information centre has maps. Careful, there are only a few buses per day.
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filter_dramaBuySandefjord has a charming city center, consisting of a mixture of old and modern buildings and a wide selection of shopping possibilities.
*This is the local mall located right next to the main square, they have a variety of different shops and cafés. -
filter_dramaEatSandefjord has a good selection of restaurants and cafés. What is possibly one of Norway’s best gourmet restaurant outside Oslo, Solvold, is located here in a modern building near the harbour. Also located at the harbour is the fishmonger well known for the excellent quality of its goods and delicacies.
*Seafood Restaurant, serving local delicacies by the waterfront.
Open for the summer from April 26 - August 30.
*Located at the harbor and is one of the relatively few places where whale meat is regularly served.
*Excellent sandwiches. Also have icecream.
*Good national chain. Kids play area.
For self-catering:
*Supermarket.
*A garage with grocery store. Open even over Easter when other shops are closed. -
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Buying alcohol in stores
Beer can be purchased in supermarkets at a cost of 12-25 NOK for a 0.33l bottle. Supermarkets stop selling beer after 20:00 each day, 18:00 on Saturdays, and 15:00 on holiday weekends. It is not possible to buy beer in a store on a Sunday. It is illegal to drink in public areas. You will get a warning if spotted by a police officer with an open alcoholic beverage in your hand, but if you behave impolitely or he/she see you drinking from it you'll receive a fine starting at 2000 NOK.
Hard liquor or wine can only be bought at the state-owned shop called Vinmonopolet.
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Pubs and bars
All bars, pubs and restaurants in Sandefjord are smoke-free, which means you have to go outside to smoke. But since you can't drink in public areas, you have to leave your drink inside unless the bar/pub has a designated drink-area.
The price for a half-liter of beer is typically ranging from 70-85 NOK. Closing hours are 02:30. Local legislation says you can't serve any alcohol after 02:00.
*Small cosy Bar with a good selection of Whiskeys and Cognacs. Often live music in the weekends. Free entrance.
*James Clark Pub & Restaurant is an English pub and restaurant located at the harbor in Sandefjord. Free entrance all days except friday and saturday when they charge 50 NOK
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filter_dramaSleepModern apartment hotel in the middle of the old town in the center of Sandefjord.
*Clarion Collection Hotel Atlantic is a modern business hotel in the northern part of the town center with 114 rooms and free eveningmeal.
*The historic Hotel Kong Carl, located in the heart of the town center, has 33 rooms with 2 different standards.
*Rica Park Hotel Sandefjord is located by the harbour in the town center and is the biggest hotel in town with 350 rooms, saltwaterpool, gym, spa and big conference capacity.
*3km from Torp airport (TRF) (135NOK by taxi) and 6 km from Sandefjord town center, and well-connected by bus 01 to Sandefjord. -
filter_dramaGet outStrömstad - Do as a lot of the locals during summer and take a one-day-trip with the ferry to the summer town of [wiki=0e913685671ebeef434060c6d9427650]Strömstad[/wiki] in [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki] with or without a car.
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