Whaler's Monument

The Whaler's Monument features four figures in a fishing boat raised by a whale fin, with water spraying around the bronze structure.

Sculptor Knut Steen created this memorial in 1960 after winning a competition among one hundred artists to commemorate the whaling heritage of Sandefjord.

The monument represents the maritime traditions of Sandefjord, where 2,800 men worked in whaling operations during the industry peak in 1954.

Located at the end of Jernbanealleen near the harbor, the monument weighs 26 tons and includes 128 underwater lights in the surrounding pool.

The bronze statue rotates continuously on its axis like a compass rose, while controlled water columns in the fountain vary in height throughout the day.

GPS coordinates: 59.12744,10.22567

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:45