Sandefjord is not only a city but is also a municipality located in south eastern Norway. The city is close to the capital of Oslo, which is just over an hour and a half's drive if you hire a car from Sandefjord Airport, Torp. There is a long stretch of coastline along Sandefjord with two peninsulas that contribute to the area called Østerøya and Vesterøya. This city and municipality is one of the wealthiest in Norway, largely because of the whaling industry that is so predominant here. You should hire a car from Sandefjord Airport, Torp if you want to make the most of a trip to this region.
There is some great history here and we recommend starting your trip with a visit to Europe's only whaling museum where you can learn about the important role whaling has played in the region and country, both historically and culturally. The Vikings played a major role in this region's history as well and you can get a taste of this at the Vikingship Gaia, which contains a replica of the famous Viking Gokstad ship. If you want to see some fantastic sculptures along with a view of the Sandefjord to die for then a visit to Midtasen is a must. It's important to hire a car from Sandefjord Airport, Torp so you can access these attractions conveniently.
