Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Whaling Museum MUSEUM
(Hvalfangst-museet; 94 79 33 41; www.hvalfangstmuseet.no ; Museumsgaten 39; adult/child
Nkr55/30; 10am-5pm late Jun-Aug, shorter hours rest of year)
You might not agree with the practice it's essentially celebrating, but there's no denying
that Sandefjord's Whaling Museum is a well-presented exhibition of this most controversi-
al of Norwegian activities, and offers a balanced report on both sides. As well as charting
the history of Norwegian whaling, with photos and equipment, it contains information and
displays on general Arctic and marine wildlife.
Southern Actor SHIP
( 9.30am-5pm late Jun-Aug)
The 1950s whaleboat Southern Actor is moored at the harbour; entry is by your Whaling
Museum ticket; while you're there, also look out for the striking monument to whalers.
Sleeping
Clarion Collection Hotel Atlantic HOTEL
( www.nordicchoicehotels.no ; Jernbanealleen 33; s/d Nkr990/1090; )
Occupying a beautiful building from 1914, three minutes' walk from the station, this Clari-
on boutique-style hotel is great value and one of the more atmospheric choices on this part
of the coast. Rooms have a luxe aesthetic, though they're on the small side, and a light din-
ner, or supper as they call it, is complimentary every night from 6pm.
Information
Tourist Office TOURIST INFORMATION
(
33 46 05 90; www.visitsandefjord.com ; Thor Dahls gate 7;
9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
Sat, 12.30-5pm Sun Jul-Aug, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri rest of year)
The excellent Sandefjord tourist office is just back from the waterfront. There's free tea
and coffee.
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