Sandefjord
Norway
About Sandefjord
Sandefjord is a small seaside town in Norway’s Vestfold County, around 120 km south of the capital Oslo. You’ll find lots of child-friendly beaches here as well as swimming jetties, hiking trails, and fishing spots. But the town itself is defined by three distinct areas: its Viking heritage, its whaling period, and its popularity as a spa town.
Direct Manchester to Sandefjord flights are operated by Ryanair. Taking around 1 hour 50 minutes, you'll be at one of the most popular Norwegian coastal towns in no time.
Of the four original Viking ships found in Norway, three were discovered in Vestfold. The area is also home to significant burial mounds and finds from the Viking Age. It’s one of the best places to visit for anyone interested in Nordic history and culture. Sandefjord even has its own Viking Park where visitors can help build an archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship.
Other significant attractions include Europe’s only museum devoted to whales and the whaling industry. It’s a fascinating zoological exhibition, featuring a real whaling boat and an enormous blue whale which hangs from the ceiling. Sandefjord's whaling history can also be seen in the impressive monument near the harbour, which rotates slowly on its axis as water sprays from the fountain below.
In the mid-1800s, Sandefjord became known as a renowned health resort, visited by European royalty. Although the original bathhouse and spa is mainly used for cultural events these days, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy spa treatments and saunas in the town.
Sandefjord isn't just a great summer destination, the town also comes alive in the colder months with seasonal activities and winter sports. From ice skating to Viking sledding, there are so many things to do in Sandefjord whatever your interest.
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Language: | Norwegian |
Currency: | Norwegian Krone (NOK) |
Time Zone: | GMT +1 hour (GMT +2 in summer) |
Flight Time: | 1 hour 50 minutes |
Airport Code: | TRF |
Holiday Type: | City Break / Winter Sports |
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