Sandefjord

Sandefjord is a coastal municipality on the Skagerrak coast with modern infrastructure mixed with historic harbor areas. The area combines residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and long stretches of shoreline that border the rocky coastline.

The town was granted market town status in 1845 through a royal decree and subsequently developed into an important maritime trading hub. This founding moment marked the start of a long period of seafaring activity and economic growth.

The Sandefjord Museum displays the region's deep connection to the sea through exhibits of whaling tools and historical photographs documenting Norway's seafaring past. Visitors can see how maritime work shaped the identity of this coastal community.

The Torp airport connects the municipality to various European destinations and is accessible from different locations. Ferries regularly run to Swedish coastal towns, providing convenient connections across the border.

The town hosts one of Norway's largest merchant fleets, a legacy from the whaling and sailing ship era. Today, modern cargo vessels pass through regularly, showing how the harbor remains an important economic center.

Inception: June 23, 1845

Capital city: Sandefjord

Shares border with: Larvik, Tønsberg, Færder Municipality

Website: https://sandefjord.kommune.no

GPS coordinates: 59.12881,10.21971

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:23