One of the favourite places to go to in the local area when in need of some time alone, or when…read moretaking the kids for a hike , or simply for walking (or running!) the dog! There are many paths to follow to get here, but if not beeing a local, the best advice will be to follow Batterivegen (follow road 118 from Råde Missingmyr and park by Slangsvold road 58). The total distance from there is about 3km. On the top you can find a sign with information on the history of this place! Bring your lunch and coffee, and you might even make up a fire! Love to go to this place simply because its not a crowded tourist place - there is plenty of room for you!

The old mines are a perfect location for a family walk, following a dirtroad alongside a lake…read more After 2,3km you reach the destination where the mines are. You can make up a fire here, even camp for the night, or just enjoy a nice lunch. Not much view to talk about , but the mines are after all what you come to see. I love this walk (run!) due to the nice location by the lake and the wide, nice path to follow. If it has been raining, part of the road are rather wet!

Bugårdsparken is a great recreational area close to the Sandefjord High School, the public swimming…read morepool, ice rink and right next to other sports arenas used by local clubs. The pond which is smack in the middle of the park is surrounded by a trail, excellent for walking, running, pram strolling, you name it. People come here on sunny days, park their cars and spend time on the trail, the playground, feed the ducks and swans in the water and enjoy their packed lunches. Family friendly to the max and a place I spent a decent amount of my childhood in, I often come back here whenever I want to enjoy a day out.