The coastal path between Stavern and Helgeroa has a total of 35 kilometres of marked paths you can follow along rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, shallow coves and forested areas. This is easy and accessible hiking at its best!

Hike Description of the Coastal Path in Stavern

From Stavern town centre you can head straight to the start of the coastal path, perfectly situated at the end of the a historical walk through Fredriksvern verft. Enjoy the beautiful views of the archipelago, as well as the rest of the fortress area. Make sure you don’t miss the art innstallation The Peace Ships which consist of old wooden boats installed with light and sound by artist Päivi Laakso.

One in a red jacket and one in a blue jacket with a rucksack stand next to each other looking out to sea, with a maritime monument on their left. — ©Simen Sørhaug/Visit Vestfold

Follow the path past the beach and up to the Hall of Rememberence overlooking the sea. Minnehallen is a national memorial to Norwegian sailors and is structured like a pyramid. It is open during the summer season, but you can enjoy the view from outside all year.

Facing a scenic coastal landscape, a person sits on a rocky lookout petting a dog. The background reveals dramatic cliffs and a remote maritime monument. — ©Line Løge Ornell

The hike continues towards Rakke, and this part of the route is also accessible by wheelchair. On the way there, you should make sure to have a pit stop at the cute farm shop Søndre Grevle. Enjoy the fresh baked goods or other locally produced treats, before settling down for a break by the compass at Rakke. You can’t really beat that view of the archipelago – best enjoyed with a one of the baked goods you procured at earlier😁

Coastal Path Museum

Just inside the gate to the Rakke outdoor area, in a small red house next to the coastal path hut, you’ll find the Coastal Museum. Here you can learn about the local history of Brunlanes and Stavern, facts about the coastal path and the Geoparks in Larvik. This is an unmanned information centre that is open to visitors during the summer season.

Two people are standing on a rock formation looking out to sea. The photo was taken in grey tones with a hazy sky in the background. — ©Thomas Løge Ornell

Once you’ve passed the Naverfjord, the Normanbo area is the place for beautiful sunsets.

Nevlunghavn

Nevlunghavn is a charming fishing village with idyllic little white houses and a great view of Skagerak. There are many fishing boats along the harbour, and the sheltered location has also made the harbour popular for sailing boats. Often you’ll be able to buy fresh seafood and enjoy a drink at the pier.

During the summer season, you can buy fresh fish, crabs and prawns at the pier and have lunch or dinner at the charming Nevlunghavn Gjestgiveri.

There are plenty of great places to take a swim here all year round – but if you find it a little chilly you should combine it with an hour in the sauna. A great lifehack for people who want to check out the Norwegian sea and Oslofjord, but aren’t accustomed to Norwegian water temperatures 😌

Hiking from Nevlunghavn to Mølen is approximately 2.5 kilometres.

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Mølen

Mølen is a popular hiking destination for many, both in fine weather and in storms. Mølen is part of the UNESCO European Geopark. There are several rocks to explore for those who are interested, such as the Larvikite that many people are familiar with.

Powerful waves crash against a beach covered in smooth, dark rocks. The sun's last rays create a spectacular play of golden and orange colours in the sky and on the surface of the water. The stones reflect the sun's light, almost as if they are glowing from within. — ©Simen Sørhaug/Visit Vestfold

Among the pebbles you can find over 100 different types of rocks. With its 230 burial cairns from the Early Iron Age to the Bronze Age, the cove is one of the most magnificent in Norway.

Mølen is also a fantastic place to birdwatch – there are plenty of migratory birds during spring and autumn you can watch while enjoying the breathtaking views of the horizon.

Parking Information

Parking areas are marked on the map Kyststien (pdf), providing a good overview of where the nearest car park is located.

From the car parks there is marked access and accessibility to the coastal path. It is easy to find parking in Stavern town centre. There is also a parking lot right by Mølen, just follow the roadsigns when you get there.

How to Get There

Feel free to travel by bus to Stavern. You can find the timetables at www.vkt.no, or call 177. If you only want to walk parts of the coastal path, you can do this by bus or using Vestfold taxi.

Three people in warm clothes walk on a rocky coast near the sea in the subdued light of sunset. — ©Simen Sørhaug/Visit Vestfold

Line 208 serves both Nevlunghavn and Helgeroa and takes you to Larvik. From Helgeroa you can also use Line 04, which runs to Stavern and Larvik throughout the week.

The coastal path is a great hike to do all year round – enjoy!

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