An International Small Town with an Exciting Historical Past
Sandefjord is a historical town which has become a modern town of culture with a dynamic business life. The history of Sandefjord has been formed by the Viking Age, the shipping industry and whaling in Arctic and Antarctic areas. Sandefjord has a history of pioneer spirit and creativity, daring and bravery.
The Vikings had their very first settlements in Vestfold. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gokstad_ship The Gokstad Viking Ship] which dates from the year 900 was discovered in Sandefjord. Today one can find a replica of this famous ship down at the harbour. Like the Vikings, the urge to go abroad and explore foreign countries lead the first whalers to the Antarctic Ocean. The history of the whalers can be explored at the Whaling Museum and at the Museum's Wharf with a visit aboard the whale-catcher "Southern Actor._g
Sandefjord is also a well known and frequently visited vacation spot for Norwegians.
Vestfold's international [http://www.torp.no Torp Airport] (TRF) has flights to some major and minor cities around Norway and Europe, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Gothenburg, Marseille, Pisa, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Nice, Alicante, Malaga, Milano and Stockholm. Sandefjord is located 10 km from TRF.
The [http://www.nsb.no/ Norwegian State Railway] serves Sandefjord on the Oslo-Skien line (Vestfoldbanen).
[http://www.nor-way.no Nor-Way Busexpress'] line 182 goes through Sandefjord.