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VI KI NG
FOR A DAY
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OSLO
HORTEN
BORRE
EDVARD MUNCH
TØNSBERG
OSEBERG
THOR HEYERDAHL
SANDEFJORD LUFTHAVN TORP
LARVIK
SANDEFJORD
GOKSTAD
KAUPANG
VI KI NG
FOR A DAY
Come along and discover the Viking Age
in the county of Vestfold. You will be quite
overwhelmed by this county, filled as
it is with historical and archaeological
monuments. Let us give you a taste, the
smell and the feel of the Viking era.
Our roots  your adventure!
In the Viking county of Vestfold, we invite
you to go back in time with us for a day
to the Viking Age, which was known
for its genuineness, pride and humour.
Our majestic burial mounds are beautiful,
our Vikings are wild but friendly.
Our traditions are filled with pride
and genuineness.
Beautifully located, Vestfold County is
only one hour s drive South of Oslo.
All the ports are located within short
distances apart.
PRI DE
KAUPANG :: LARVI K
GOKSTAD :: SANDEFJORD
SAI LI NG THROUGH HI STORY
FROM BYGONE TI MES
In the past Viking town of Kaupang outside of Larvik, The Gokstad chieftain s proud warship was buried in a
archaeologists have by excavating, revealed authentic mound outside Sandefjord just after 900 A.D. It was
human signs of the Viking Age. Norway s first town unearthed in 1880. Today,  Gaia, a true copy of the
was situated here in a sheltered bay. Just strolling Gogstad ship, proudly plies the archipelagos as a living
around the place will give you a sense of wonderment. history book; and now, you have the privilege of sailing
Glass, pitchers, jewellery and silver coins have all been on this unique ship! First we will take you back in time
found here, and we now know for sure that Kaupang to the old trading town of Kaupang near Larvik.
really was a town. People lived here all year round, Afterwards the Viking chieftain will lead you to  Gaia,
trading with each other, dealing in arts and crafts. which awaits you at the water s edge on the shores
Feel the magic, feel the gentle breeze of a bygone age. below Kaupang. On board  Gaia, brawny sailors will
Picture in your mind s eye the Vikings that lived here tell stories and share their knowledge of the sea with
more than thousand years ago. you. The idyllic boat trip among the archipelagos lasts
three hours, until we reach Sandefjord. Upon arrival,
you will be served a simple but tasty meal on board
8:30 a.m. Arrive Vestfold Cruise Ports - something to revive those weary sailors! Set sail with
Entertainment and port declaration. us on a boat trip through history - in Viking style!
The Viking chieftain welcomes
the passengers.
8:30 a.m. Arrive Vestfold Cruise Ports
9 a.m. Depart by busses from quay
Entertainment and port declaration.
The guided tour starts on the bus.
Practical info and historical orientation.
9 a.m. Depart by bus from the quay area
The passengers are shown a Viking film.
The Viking chieftain welcomes the
passengers. Guided tour by bus.
10 a.m. Arrive Kaupang
A Viking film is shown.
The chieftain takes the passengers
to a thriving trading place for Vikings.
10 a.m. Arrive Kaupang
Vikings tell their story. Market.
10 a.m. - 12 noon Kaupang
Passengers can see Vikings at work
11 a.m. Depart with  Gaia
and are given a tour of the incredible
Sailing out the Viksfjord.
Viking finds. There is opportunity to
participate in the real work of Viking 12:30 p.m. Lunch on board
arts and crafts.
2 p.m. Arrive Sandefjord
12 noon Lunch
The Vikings are cheered
A genuine Viking lunch is served by people on the quay.
around a bonfire!
2:30 p.m. Depart by bus from the quay area
Musical entertainment.
Visit to Gokstadhaugen.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Show
3 p.m. Return to ship
Friendly hand fights and fencing on
The chieftain hands out Viking diplomas.
the greens. Spectacular entertainment!
Music on the quay at departure.
2:30 p.m. Return to ship
The chieftain hands out Viking
diplomas and rounds off the trip.
Music on the quay at departure.
GENUI NENESS
BORRE :: HORTEN
OSEBERG :: TØNSBERG
VI KI NG CRAFTSMEN
MEET THE QUEEN
The Borre National Park contains the largest collection of big
The mysterious Osebergmound at TÅ‚nsberg is the
mounds from Viking times in the North - Europe. During the
site of the world s best preserved Viking grave find.
years 600-900 A.D., 12 big mounds were built, along with
In the year 834 A.D., the ship was buried in this mound
a large number of smaller ones at this site. This is unique for
outside of TÅ‚nsberg. Two women were buried in the
northern Europe, and proves a high degree of political power.
Osebergship. Who were they? Excavations at the
The mounds are a majestic sight, and it is easy to get carried
mound in 1904 turned up burial artefacts the likes of
away by Borrepark s towering majesty. Midgard historical
which had never been seen before! So the stage is
centre was built on site, dedicated to make it easier to serve
set for a captivating programme on the mound that
visitors and give them an unforgettable experience.
contained the ship - and in addition a lot of other
spectacular items.
8:30 a.m. Arrive Vestfold Cruiseports
Entertainment and port declaration.
8:30 a.m. Arrive Vestfold Cruise Ports
9 a.m. Depart by bus from the quay area
Entertainment and port declaration.
The chieftain welcomes the guests.
The Viking chieftain welcomes
A Viking film is shown.
the passengers.
10 a.m. Arrive the Borremounds
9 a.m. Depart by bus from the quay area
Guided multimedia tour at Midgard.
Guided tour by bus. A Viking film.
Games & activities at archaeological
10 a.m. Arrive Osebergmound
playground with  living Vikings.
The chieftain leads the way to
12 noon The guests walk to the mounds
4 Viking women. Each of them tells
The chieftain takes the guests to a Viking
her story. We meet the volve, a slave,
market, where there is a tent and a forge.
Queen Åsa and Queen Alvhild.
Role play. Guests guided around the
12:30 p.m. Banquet / lunch
mound.
Mutton and other Viking dishes are
served at a long plank table.
11 a.m. Depart by bus from Oseberg
Guided tour by bus.
1 p.m. Viking activities
The Vikings display their crafts.
11:30 a.m. Lunch on the pier
A look at the modern city of TÅ‚nsberg.
2 p.m. A walk in the Borrepark
Storytelling and music at the mounds.
12:30 p.m. Slottsfjellet
Musicians give a brief concert in a natural
Guided tour of Slottsfjellet
amphitheatre in one of the mounds.
(the Castle Mountain).
Sheer magic!
1:30 p.m. Vestfold County Museum
3 p.m. Return to ship
Guided tour of the museum.
The chieftain hands out Viking diplomas.
2:30 p.m. Return to ship
Music on the quay at departure
The chieftain hands out Viking diplomas.
Music on the quay at departure.
HUMOUR
OTHER ATTRACTI ONS
I N VESTFOLD COUNTY
You should also try to take in the idyllic Tollerodden, which is
Art
a mere stone s throw away from the Larvik city centre. Here
you will also find Larvik s Maritime Museum with separate
Experience the diversity of art in Vestfold County!
rooms dedicated to the city s two famous  sons of the sea :
Thor Heyerdahl and Colin Archer. A statue of Heyerdahl has
At Karljohansvern in Horten there is a Norwegian museum
been erected in the attractive open space adjoining the
of photography: the Preus Photomuseum. This is a unique
museum.
museum, containing one of the world s largest collections of
photographs and photography equipment. Visit the pictures-
Take a trip from Vestfold County to Oslo, Norway s
que Åsgårdsstrand and see the little yellow-painted house
capital city. Stop off at Bygdły, which is only one hour away
belonging to one of Norway s greatest artists of all time,
by bus. This is a beautiful spot featuring several attractions,
Edvard Munch. Knowledgeable guides will show you around
among them a guided tour of The Viking Ship Museum.
the place where Munch painted many of his masterpieces.
Here the mighty Oseberg ship is on display, as well as arte-
Then take a lazy stroll down to the harbour area and see if
facts from Tune, Gokstad and Borre. Also at Bygdły is the
you can find the place that Munch called  Pikene på broen
Kon-Tiki Museum, featuring articles and the actual balsa rafts
(The Girls on the Bridge).
used on Thor Heyerdahl s famous expeditions. Top off the
day with a visit to the Norwegian Maritime Museum. This
Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum (an art museum) is the
museum features a number of thematic exhibits, along with
largest and best known gallery in Vestfold County. It is
its main exhibit on maritime history and coastal culture.
located in a wonderful old seamen s school in the heart
of TÅ‚nsberg. Here you can enjoy a variety of exhibits all
Stave church
year round.  Stavern is a kind of  artist quarter ; art galleri-
es are lined up like pearls on a string. It s the place to be in
HÅ‚yjord stave church lies approx. 20 km. northwest
summertime, and many artists have taken up residence
of TÅ‚nsberg. This is the only stave church that has been
here. Don t miss out on Det Gule Galleriet, which exhibits a
preserved in this part of the country. It was built in two
lot of quality art.
phases, over two periods of time. The chancel was built in
the Romantic style at the end of the 12th century, the nave
in a Gothic style during the latter half of the 13th century.
Shipping
This is one of three stave churches in Norway with a centre
Start your tour in Horten, the city that was once
post. The church was restored in 1948. Among its treasures
the Royal Norwegian Navy s main base and garrison.
are a bronze weather vane from before 1290 A.D., a rune
Here you will find the world s oldest naval museum, with its
staff with runic inscriptions and a notch for prayers, two
exciting collection of old naval vessels and, among other
chests from the Middle Ages, a silver chalice from 1791 and
things, the world s very first motorized torpedo boat.
a bronze censer.
Vestfold County Museum in TÅ‚nsberg has a separate
maritime section featuring, among other attractions, the
Golf
skeletal remains of the world s biggest blue whale.
If you ve been attacked by the golf bug, then Vestfold County
While in Sandefjord, you should try to take in the Whaling
is the place to be. Here you can choose from among
Museum. This is the only museum in Europe dedicated to
10 different golf courses  five of which are 18-hole courses
the history of whaling. You can also see the whaling monu-
- in Holmestrand, Stokke, Horten, Nłtterły and Larvik.
ment that was created by sculptor Knut Steen during the
Two of the courses have been declared to be the best golf
period 1955-60. It is located near the harbour. Along the quay
courses in Norway. The feel of summertime and outdoor
in Sandefjord lies  Southern Actor, one of the only whaling adventure are an added bonus. Vestfold County not only
vessels from the modern whaling era that is still in original has the country s best golf courses, but also the country s
condition. sunniest summers.
JOY
THE PORT OF THE PORT OF
LARVI K TØNSBERG
Norway s largest beech forest towers over Larvik. This is a forest TÅ‚nsberg, Norway s oldest town, has a dramatic history that dates back
of adventure we can guarantee you won t find anywhere else. to 871 A.D. During the 13th century a fortress - Norway s biggest - was
Larvik is the birthplace of scientist and discoverer Thor Heyerdal. built on Slottsfjellet (Castle Mountain). The ruins of Castrum Tunsbergis
Colin Archer built Fridtjof Nansen s polar ship  Fram here, too. lend an air of historical authenticity to a modern city that explodes with
And Larvik will proudly show off its pride and joy, GyldenlÅ‚ves Herregård fireworks, celebrations and street life each summer.
(a manor), one of the most magnificent and important secular wooden
structures from the Norwegian Baroque era.
Distance to Faerder Pilot: 20 nautical miles
Distance to Oslo: 1 hour and 15 min by bus
Distance from Pilot boarding: 15 nautical miles
Distance to Torp Airport: 18 km
Distance to Oslo: 2 hours by bus
Town centre: within walking distance
Distance to Torp Airport: 21 km
ISPS - approved
Town centre: within walking distance
Berth length: 200 meters +
ISPS - approved
Berth depth: 6.5 meters
Berth length: 140 m
Berth depth: 10 m
THE PORT OF THE PORT OF
SANDEFJORD HORTEN
Its small-town charm, well-laid-out town centre and distinctive shops Horten invites you to take in Horten s small town charm, with its
all give Sandefjord a special atmosphere. History tells a tale of pioneer colourful flowers and white picket fences, bustling artistic life and - not
spirit and creativity, audacity and courage. The whaling era is a milestone least - exciting history. Take a stroll along Karljohansvern and picture in
in the city s history, and the Whalingmonument and the Whaling your mind s eye how life in Horten must have been when the town was
Museum are unique by international standards. the main naval base of Norway.
Distance from Faerder Pilot Station: approx. 15 nautical miles Distance from Pilot boarding area: approx. 30 nautical miles
(Faerder)
Distance form Langesund Pilot Station: approx. 24 nautical miles
Distance to Oslo: 1 hour by bus
Distance to Oslo: 1,5 hour by bus
Distance to Torp Airport: 34 km
Distance to Torp Airport: 8 km
Town centre: within walking distance
Town centre: within walking distance
ISPS - approved
ISPS  approved
Berth length: three berths available
Number and length/depth of berths: 1. Framnes L 210 m - D 10-18 m
100m - 135m - 175m
2. Framnes L 125 m - D 10-12 m
3. Pier 1 L 160 m - D 6-8 m Berth depth: 7m - 7,5m - 8,5m respectively
4. Pier 2 L 90 m - D 6-8 m
5. Thorłya L 150 m - D 10-16 m
Charts: BA 3158 Admirality Pilot NP 56