Welcome to Vestfold
The County of Vestfold is situated in the south of Norway.Vestfold is the smallest and one of the most densely populated countys in Norway. The largest towns Larvik, Tønsberg, Sandefjord and Horten are all located along the coast. Vestfold is easily reached by air, ferry and train. Flights to Oslo (Torp) take you to our regional Airport, just 10 km outside Sandefjord. Color Line run ferry lines between Hirtshals (DK) and Larvik as well as Strømstad (SE) and Sandefjord. There is also ferry between Horten and Moss, run by Bastø-Fosen.
Accommodation
Vestfold offers a wide range of accommodation. Hotel, bed and breakfast, private accommodation and Youth Hostel. The many campsites along the coast are mainly open during summerseason, from May to September. You find the options under Accommodation.
Art and culture
In Vestfold there are plenty of galleries, both large and small, with Edvard Munch's house on Åsgårdstrand as the major international attraction. Edvard Munch's house are open for guided tours by appointment all year. Don'n miss the Haugar Art Museum in Tønsberg, or the museums in Vestfold's towns that cover maritime, Viking, whaling, county and local history. You find them under attractions.
Shopping
Vestfold is the place for people who like to shop. There are countless small shops with everything from antiques to designer clothes. There are large shopping centres in Horten, Tønsberg, Sandefjord and Larvik, towns that line the Vestfold coast. You don't have to take a city holiday to go shopping when you can visit Vestfold!