Bøkeskogen, Larvik

Name: Bøkeskogen
Address: Larvik, Norway

#3 among attractions in Larvik

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Bøkeskogen stretches inwards along Farris Lake in Larvik. It is an archeological area which is home to between 83, 90, and 100 burial mounds. It contains Vestfold County's largest burial grounds from the Pre-Roman Iron Age. Besides being Vestfold's largest grave site, Bøkeskogen is considered one of Norway's most accessible remains from the Viking Age. It is the world's northernmost beech tree forest. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 240 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°3'28"N, 10°1'27"E

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Bøkeskogen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Farrisbrua, Fritzøehus, Larvik Museum, Larvik Kirke.

0.5 miW
Bridge
Farrisbrua, Larvik
13 min walk • The Farrisbrua is a major road bridge crossing the Farris lake just north of Larvik, Norway. The bridge is part of the expansion of the E18 motorway from the antiquated single carriageway to modern dual carriageway standards, enabling increased speeds and traffic volumes between the eastern and southern parts of the country.
1.5 miSW
Palace
Fritzøehus, Larvik
39 min walk • Fritzøehus is a private estate and mansion located in Larvik, Norway. It is the largest privately-owned estate in Norway.
0.5 miSW
59°3'4"N • 10°1'7"E
Larvik Museum, Larvik
13 min walk • Museum
0.8 miSE
59°2'50"N • 10°2'9"E
Larvik Kirke, Larvik
22 min walk • Church
1.2 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fram Stadion, Larvik
30 min walk • Fram Stadion is a football stadium in Larvik, Norway. It is used by IF Fram Larvik.
~1360 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Lovisenlund, Larvik
7 min walk • Lovisenlund is a multi-purpose stadium in Larvik, Norway. It is the home ground of Larvik Turn. The record attendance is about 17,000, from a 1956 match between Larvik Turn and Fredrikstad FK.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Boligmappa Arena Larvik, Larvik
30 min walk • Boligmappa Arena Larvik is an indoor arena in Larvik, Norway. It was opened in September 2009. The arena will be primarily used for handball, but the hall has additional permanent floor marks for basketball, volleyball and floorball.