Larviksfjorden

#757 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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Larviksfjorden is a fjord in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold, Norway. The fjord has a length of about eight kilometers, and is about three kilometer wide at the mouth. The rivers Numedalslågen and Farriselva both discharge into the fjord. The towns Stavern and Larvik both border to the fjord. The two lighthouses Stavernsodden and Svenner are located near the mouth of the fjord. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°1'0"N, 10°4'0"E

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VestfoldNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Svenner Lighthouse, Minnehallen, Farrisbrua, Bøkeskogen.

4.1 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Svenner Lighthouse, Larvik
106 min walk • Svenner Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It was first lit in 1874 on the archipelago Svenner. The current tower was built in 1900. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1997, and was automated in 2003.
2 miSW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Minnehallen, Stavern
53 min walk • Minnehallen or Hall of Remembrance is a national memorial located outside Stavern in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. The memorial was commissioned by the Norwegian Parliament after World War I to commemorate the fallen Norwegian sailors of the war.
3.4 miNW
Bridge
Farrisbrua, Larvik
88 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.
3.2 miNW
Park
Bøkeskogen, Larvik
82 min walk • 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.
2.9 miNW
Palace
Fritzøehus, Larvik
75 min walk • Fritzøehus is a private estate and mansion located in Larvik, Norway. It is the largest privately-owned estate in Norway.
7.1 miSW
Lighthouse
Tvistein Lighthouse
182 min walk • Tvistein Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It was first lit in 1908, and was automated in 1988.
1.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Staverns Fortress, Larvik
40 min walk • Staverns Fortress was a military facility located on the island of Citadelløya at Stavern in Vestfold, Norway.
2.1 miS
Lighthouse
Stavernsodden Lighthouse
54 min walk • Stavernsodden Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It was first lit in 1855, and was automated in 1984. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1997.
2.9 miNW
59°3'4"N • 10°1'7"E
Larvik Museum, Larvik
75 min walk • Museum
2.4 miNW
59°2'50"N • 10°2'9"E
Larvik Kirke, Larvik
61 min walk • Church
2.3 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fram Stadion, Larvik
58 min walk • Fram Stadion is a football stadium in Larvik, Norway. It is used by IF Fram Larvik.