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Norway
Continent
Europe
Airport
TRF
Currency
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time)
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A whaling and Viking town on the Skagerrak
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Sandefjord is a town in southern Vestfold, Norway, at the head of the Sandefjordsfjord on the Skagerrak coast, with about 49,000 inhabitants according to Wikipedia (EN). It is known for its Viking history, with the Gokstad ship found nearby, and for whaling, which made it one of the richest towns in the country, according to Wikipedia (EN, ES). Its airport, Torp (TRF), a few kilometres away, also serves Larvik and Tønsberg and is a gateway to the Vestfold region and south-eastern Norway. Wikipedia (EN) calls it the 'summer city' of Norway for its beaches. Flights to Norway vary a lot with the season and the airline, and a SniperAir alert saves you from comparing every day. You set your budget, we compare new prices with the real price history of the route and we notify you.
Airport and getting into town
Sandefjord Airport, Torp, gateway to Vestfold
Sandefjord - Torp (TRF)
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), is a few kilometres north of Sandefjord: 7.4 km north-east according to Wikipedia (EN), about 6 km according to Wikipedia (DE) and 10 km according to Wikivoyage (EN). It serves partly as a regional airport for Vestfold and partly as a low-cost airport for eastern Norway, according to Wikipedia (EN); it therefore serves Sandefjord, Larvik, Tønsberg and the region. Wikipedia (EN) lists low-cost and scheduled airlines, with services to Europe. Its distance from Oslo is 110 km according to Wikipedia (EN, ES) and 86 km according to Wikipedia (DE); it depends on how it is measured. Check the current links when you book: they change from year to year.
Distance TRF to Sandefjord: 6 to 10 km depending on the source (Wikipedia EN, DE, Wikivoyage EN). Distance to Oslo: 86 to 110 km depending on the source. No transfer fares are published here.
A free shuttle links the airport to Torp station, where an hourly train runs to Sandefjord; Wikivoyage (DE) counts about 12 minutes in total. For Oslo, Wikipedia (EN) gives about 1 hour 50 by express coach or 1 hour 48 by train. You can also watch Oslo (OSL), Kristiansand (KRS) or Stavanger (SVG).
Landmarks
Harbour, church and fjord swimming
Sandefjord is a mid-sized town whose centre and harbour can be explored on foot. The six places below are illustrated with photos; other sites are described later in text only.
Sandefjord harbour
Sandefjord grew up around its harbour. It became a whaling centre from 1850, and the harbour is home to leisure boats, a replica of the Gokstad Viking ship (Gaia) and former vessels, according to Wikipedia (DE) and Wikivoyage (EN). Wikipedia (EN) notes that the town now has the third-largest merchant fleet in the country.
The centre and its church
The centre of Sandefjord mixes old and new buildings with many shops, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Sandefjord Church, with its pointed spire, towers over the main street; Wikipedia (EN) lists several churches in the town.
Tangen beach
Wikipedia (EN) nicknames Sandefjord 'the Bathing City' (Badebyen) for its many beaches and former spa establishments. The coast of the Vesterøya and Østerøya peninsulas adds up to about 146 km of shoreline with 116 islets according to Wikipedia (ES), enough for swimming, sailing and walking.
The rooftops of the town
From the hills around the fjord you see the centre of Sandefjord spreading to the water. Wikipedia (EN) notes that the town also includes coastal areas on both sides of the Mefjord, on the Vesterøya and Østerøya peninsulas.
The marina
Sandefjord's marina holds many boats in summer, when the town receives many visitors, according to Wikipedia (EN). A ferry also links Sandefjord to Strömstad in Sweden several times a day according to Wikivoyage (EN).
The hills by the fjord
Houses stepped up the hills at the water's edge give Sandefjord the look of a seaside resort. Wikipedia (DE) recalls that people came here for sulphur and mud baths between 1837 and 1939; about 50,000 people stayed, according to Wikipedia (ES, DE).
The whaling monument, a 1960 sculpture of whalers at work, is the town's most famous attraction according to Wikivoyage (EN). The whale-catcher Southern Actor is moored near the harbour; it can be visited on weekend afternoons from late June to August according to Wikivoyage (EN). At Gokstad, east of the town, the mound from which the Viking ship was excavated has been restored and information plaques explain the discovery; the ship itself is in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (EN). The Viking trading site of Kaupang, at Tjølling, is mentioned by Wikipedia (DE). Wikivoyage (EN) mentions a coastal path on the Vesterøya peninsula, but with few buses a day.
Museums and culture
Museums: whales and Vikings
The Whaling Museum
The Hvalfangstmuseet is, according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), the only museum in Europe entirely devoted to whaling and its history. Wikivoyage (EN) notes that the exhibition is very detailed about how whales were hunted, which may upset some visitors. It also shows mounted Norwegian animals and whale skeletons.
The whale-catcher Southern Actor
This former whaling ship is moored at the museum quay. According to Wikivoyage (EN), it can be visited on weekend afternoons from late June to August, and it can also be seen from the outside the rest of the year by walking along the quay.
Gokstad and Gaia, the Viking heritage
Gaia is a working replica of the Gokstad ship, sometimes used for sailings, and its home port is Sandefjord according to Wikivoyage (EN). The original ship (around 900) is displayed in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo according to Wikipedia (EN, DE).
The old baths and cultural life
The buildings of the former spa, opened in 1837 and closed in 1939, have been restored and serve as cultural venues, according to Wikipedia (DE, ES). The Sverstad rock carvings, north of the town, can be visited in a small park according to Wikipedia (DE).
Food and drink
Fresh fish and harbour cooking
The harbour fishmonger
Wikipedia (ES) and Wikivoyage (EN) mention a harbour fishmonger known for the quality of its products and delicacies. As everywhere in Norway, fish and seafood remain the best way to taste local cooking.
Restaurants and cafés in the centre
Wikivoyage (EN) notes that Sandefjord has a good choice of restaurants and cafés, including a gourmet restaurant near the harbour. We do not name addresses, as they change.
Small budgets and supermarkets
Supermarkets in the centre and bakeries help contain the budget. A bakery sandwich costs less than a sit-down meal, but Norwegian prices remain high; we do not publish prices.
Getting around
Getting around: train, bus and ferry
Train on the Vestfold Line
Sandefjord station is on the Vestfold Line (Oslo-Skien), with hourly trains according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE). The journey from Oslo to Torp station takes about 1 hour 48 according to Wikipedia (EN).
City and regional buses
A bus network serves Sandefjord and the whole of Vestfold, with a central bus station south of the railway station, according to Wikivoyage (EN). For the Vesterøya peninsula, buses are infrequent: check timetables, which change.
Ferry, cycling and car
A ferry links Sandefjord to Strömstad (Sweden) several times a day according to Wikivoyage (EN). National Cycle Route 1 (the North Sea Cycle Route) passes through Sandefjord according to Wikivoyage (DE). A car is useful for Gokstad, Kaupang and the beaches.
Budget and precautions
Budget: Norway is expensive, but Torp helps
Price level
Norway is one of the most expensive countries in Europe, especially for meals and accommodation. Sandefjord, a very busy seaside town in summer, is no exception.
Flight prices and Torp airport
Because Torp hosts low-cost airlines, tickets to Sandefjord can be better value than to Oslo on some routes. Prices vary a lot with the season, the departure airport and the date, and a SniperAir alert lets you avoid missing them. SniperAir monitors prices and alerts you: it does not sell or book tickets.
Precautions
Sandefjord is a safe town. Check train and bus timetables and the connection with your flight, especially in the evening. Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere.
When to go
A summer of beaches, a quieter winter
Spring
Cool and bright. The coast wakes up and the first sailing boats go out.
Summer
Main season: Wikipedia (EN) calls the town the 'summer city' of Norway, with many visitors in summer. Beaches, swimming, sailing and the Whaling Museum.
Autumn
Shorter days, colourful forests and flight prices that are often lower. The town empties after summer.
Winter
Cool and quiet, with most seaside activities closed. Museums remain a good option, but check seasonal opening hours.
Sandefjord is on the Skagerrak coast, in southern Vestfold, according to Wikipedia (EN). The sources we consulted do not give precise climate statistics for the town, so we stay general. Summer is the season for beaches and boat trips; the other seasons suit museums and walks.
By length of stay
How many days to spend in Sandefjord
Harbour, museum and beach
Two days are enough for the Whaling Museum, the harbour, the whalers' monument, Gaia and a swim.
Gokstad, Kaupang and Larvik
With three days, add Gokstad, the Viking site of Kaupang and an excursion to Larvik, about 20 km to the south according to Wikivoyage (DE).
Tønsberg, Åsgårdstrand and Oslo
For five days, add Tønsberg, about 30 km to the north and described as Norway's oldest town by Wikivoyage (DE), Åsgårdstrand, linked to the painter Edvard Munch, or a day in Oslo.
In pictures
Sandefjord in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Sandefjord
Where is Sandefjord Airport, Torp?
Torp airport (TRF) is a few kilometres north of Sandefjord: 6 to 10 km depending on the source. It is about 110 km from Oslo according to Wikipedia (EN); Wikipedia (DE) gives 86 km.
Which towns does Torp airport serve?
It serves Sandefjord, Larvik, Tønsberg and the Vestfold region, and also acts as a low-cost airport for eastern Norway according to Wikipedia (EN).
How do I get from Torp to Sandefjord?
A free shuttle goes to Torp station, then a train runs to Sandefjord; Wikivoyage (DE) counts about 12 minutes in total, with an hourly train.
What is there to see in Sandefjord?
The Whaling Museum, the whalers' monument, the whale-catcher Southern Actor, Gaia and the Gokstad mound, plus beaches in summer.
Which nearby towns can I visit?
Larvik, about 20 km to the south, and Tønsberg, about 30 km to the north, according to Wikivoyage (DE). Åsgårdstrand, a place dear to Edvard Munch, is near Tønsberg.
How many days should I plan for Sandefjord?
Two days for the town and the museum, three with Gokstad, Kaupang and Larvik, five with Tønsberg, Åsgårdstrand and Oslo.
How much does a flight to Sandefjord usually cost?
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