Larvik Travel Guide

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  • Outside Larvik
      Outside Larvik
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  •   Off The Beaten Path
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  • Verdens Ende
      Verdens Ende
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Things to Do  

A trip out of town

A trip out of town, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  When in Larvik a trip to the nearby town of Stavern is a good idea. It is a beautiful little town with a great waterfront. For more information and a couple of photos, check out my Stavern Travelogue at the bottom of this page. 

The City of Kaupang

The City of Kaupang, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  Kaupang is an excavated Viking town. The people at the village (in traditional costumes) were more than happy to tell us about how the vikings lived, most of them likely to have been craftsmen. Nearby there was also a grave (but being a rainy day I didn't feel like venturing... 

Colin Archer Statue

Colin Archer Statue, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  Well.. maybe not a 'must see' activity, but if you're interested in boats, then Colin Archer is your man (or was your man). The tourist office will have more information. This quote, however, also seems to be appropriate: "In the town's little skerry park, Tollerodden, a... 

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Restaurants  

Peppes Pizza: Best pizzas around!

Peppes Pizza: Best pizzas around!, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  Peppes Pizza is a chain restaurant in Norway. The one in Larvik is siruated right on the waterfront and has seating inside (tables and booths) and outside (tables), so the location is great. The inside of the restaurant has a warm feeling to it, and a fun one as well. When I... 

Spiseriet Indisk Tandori: Good Indian Food!

Spiseriet Indisk Tandori: Good Indian Food!, Larvik

 Donna_in_India Says:  Although the interior doesn't look very Indian (with all the Scandinavian wood), the food was good with a decent selection of veg and non-veg dishes. The chicken tandoori was very good! Open from 1:00 p.m. for lunch and dinner (from 12:00 p.m. on Sundays). Wine menu, beer... 

Nightlife  

Skomakern Pobb: For the Locals

Skomakern Pobb: For the Locals, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  Possibly the smallest pub that I have ever been in! (3-4m wide, 8-9m long?) But the people there are so friendly and welcoming. The place is definitely a spot for locals, but it is nice and friendly, and you'll always strike up a conversation with someone here.They quite... 

Transportation  

Ryanair

Ryanair, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  A great way to get to Larvik is flying with Ryanair. This is because the Ryanair Oslo Torp destination lands in Sandefjord, just 25km North-East of Larvik (That means it doesn't actually fly into Oslo - but a destination 2 hours south).From 'Oslo Torp' you can fly to Glasgow... 

On The Train

On The Train, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  I travelled straight from Oslo airport to Larvik, Vestfold. It took about 2hrs 40mins, I didn't have to switch trains anywhere either (From Oslo S it is 2hrs 7mins). The trains have good storage for luggage - hand luggage and bigger bags, like suitcases. The staff were very... 

Trips from Denmark to Larvik

Trips from Denmark to Larvik, Larvik

 Azhut Says:  If you want to go to Frederikshavn in Denmark by boat to Larvik , you can take it for a round trip. It takes about 6 hours. I found a good website when you can choose your ship lines and check at the timetable to decide when you want to live and how much you want to pay.Look... 

Local Customs  

DALE of NORWAY

DALE of NORWAY, Larvik

 Azhut Says:  In Larvik you can find tons of pull over from DALE, the most important manufacuter and distributor of real norwegian pull over's style. DALE sponsored the norwegian ski team but it has many different collections of pulls for the family or for sportsmen. I'm crazy for the... 

and the new style..

and the new style.., Larvik

 Azhut Says:  And after the old style you can see here the new one. The colours don't change soo much, the green is still the main colour of this dress. But if you look at the cap you can see that it changes, we can say is a completely different model. 

traditional women's dress- old style

traditional women's dress- old style, Larvik

 Azhut Says:  Every country and of course every region has a typical and traditional way to wear, during the local ceremonies. In this picture I try to show you the beauty of this women's dress (and a men's suit behing). Lars said this is an example of the old style for this kind of... 

Nice houses

Nice houses, Larvik

 Azhut Says:  Norway has a great tradition about coloured and delicious houses. In every village you can see them and the reason to me is a simly one: to the north inhabitans have the chance to see the sun and the light in general just few months a year, so they build up coloured houses... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Wasps!

Wasps!, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  Coming from Australia I am used to flies and bees and the occasional wasp. In Norway wasps are as common as flies are in Australia, they were everywhere (I didn't get stung though). So just beware of wasps. 

Ice

Ice, Larvik

 Igraine Says:  Larvik is build on hills (like San Francisco) when covered with snow and ice those streets are not so good for driving and walking to put it mildly. Good shoes are a must. Beware!! 

What to Pack  

Stock up!

Stock up!, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:   Before coming to Larvik, or any area of Norway (especially if you are coming from a country where your currency exchange isn't very good) try to buy any luxury items you may want before you come, or better yet duty free - and this does include alcohol as it costs a bomb... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Verdens Ende

Verdens Ende, Larvik

 Donna_in_India Says:  From Larvik, we went on to the town of Tonsberg where we walked along the waterfront before stopping for cappuccino and a snack. We drove on through farmland and forests for 30 minutes until we arrived at Verdens Ende (The End of the World). Verdens Ende is located at the... 

Ula

Ula, Larvik

 Igraine Says:  This place is not more then a hamlet and few houses on the shore but still it does have all the things that make this country so good looking.Some cliffs on the side, the sea, nice looking houses.On top of the clif stands UlaBrand. A monument for Norway's most famous pilot,... 

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Currency

Currency, Larvik

 Marpessa Says:  This was the first time I used a currency so different from my own (The GBP and Euro are similiar enough to the Australian dollar for me to relate easily to them). I actually thought the currency was nice, and now have enough '1 Krone' coins left to make myself a bracelet... 

In the center

In the center, Larvik

 Azhut Says:  Larvik in really a tiny village in comparison with the others not only in Norway but around Europe too. This is due to the low number on inhabitants of this land. Of course most of then are concentrated into "great town" like Oslo and Bergen. In the picture you can see one... 

The Place

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The People

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 home sweet home - Larvik is a very boring place. That's I have to leave as soon as possible! During the sommer you can actually see people walking in the streets and sunbathing on our beautiful beaches, but in the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  HI there, I am going to hike to Kjerag this coming August. My initial plan was to go to Stavanger from Oslo and then take a... 

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A: No ferry service to Lysebotn is offered from Larvik. I assume you were told Lauvvik, which is totally different place. 

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LARVIK REMEMBERS ME MY FRIEND LARSIE ;-)

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 Yes my vt's friends, my special friend Lars (Iver) lives in Larvik, a little town not so far from Oslo (about 131 km). I met Lars during my trip to Norway in june 2002 and I can say that he is great,... 

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A Hilly Small Town

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 I have now been to Larvik three times, I come here every time I come to Europe. And I hope to go there again in a few weeks time. There isn't any major tourist sites here, a few things to see, but not... 

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Around Larvik

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 This October i had the pleasure of going to Larvik the second time this year. I knew the way around now so that made it easier but stil i had great fun. Saw a lot of places that were impossible to see... 

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Journal: Donna & Sandy in Larvik

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 PREVIOUS STOP: OSLO The next day we headed to the train station and left most of our luggage in a locker since we’d only be gone for 2 nights. We boarded a train for the 2 hour journey to Larvik,... 

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home sweet home

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 Larvik is a very boring place. That's I have to leave as soon as possible! During the sommer you can actually see people walking in the streets and sunbathing on our beautiful beaches, but in the... 

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