On a tour of the area you will find attractions that show our roots right back to ancient times, the time of the Counts, iron works, industry and sea faring. In Lågendalen there are old fishing traditions amongst others flåte fishing (from rafts) and teine fishing (baskets)

Fredriksvern in Stavern is one of our best-preserved military bases from 1700s where most of the elements of the original development are preserved. The site is classified as our national fortress and has played a central role in Norwegian defence sea faring history.

In the harbour in Stavern the Citadel or Stavern Fort as it was originally called is situated (see picture). The Fort was established in the 1680s. Our famous sea faring hero Tordenskiold used Stavern as his main base for his expeditions against the Swedish during the Great Nordic War.

Larvik museum’s branch at Verkensgården at Langestrand is situated in Treschow Fritzøe’s historical industrial architecture from the mid 1800s.

Herregården and Larvik Maritime Museum can display even more of our rich history.

At Hagejordet in Kaupang the exhibition. What was hidden in the Kaupang Earth, is to be seen. After three years excavation it is proven that Kaupang was Norway’s oldest town, founded around 800 AD.