Sandefjord

Sandefjord Essentials

Sandefjord’s identity is anchored in its history as Norway’s whaling capital. This selection features the Hvalfangstmuseet, Europe's only museum dedicated to whaling, alongside the coastal heritage preserved at Gokstad Kystlag. The town’s architectural landscape includes the 18th-century wooden Sandar kirke and the Midtås estate, former home of Anders Jahre, which houses a sculpture pavilion. Recreational spaces like Badeparken and Bugårdsparken offer green expanses, while historic sites like Øvre Myra showcase the region's rural heritage and traditional craftsmanship.