In the archipelago off the coast of Norway's oldest city, you can find a lovely relaxing atmosphere, happy people and cultural experiences that few get to enjoy.
Boating enthusiasts and the people of Vestfold know that a holiday in Tjøme is an essential part of summer, but they may not have considered that the destination works all year round. Gamle Ormelet hosts some of the country's most popular concerts and the city centre offers everything you need for a comfortable stay. The islands brim with historical buildings, from the old merchant buildings along the water to the bascule light at Verdens Ende and the religious buildings of Tjøme Church and Hvasser Church.
Yet it is in summer that Tjøme is known as being the place where everything happens. With its countless small and inviting coves, narrow bays, beaches and skerries. The numerous accommodation options all have their charms and the variations in price and quality ensure that there is something for everyone. How about your very own villa with boat mooring and private areas on the beach, a houseboat or perhaps a charming B&B?
If you are visiting Tjøme for more than a weekend, you may want more than just the seaside. It is only a short journey into the woods or the moors that characterise so much of the coastal areas in Vestfold. One of the finest conservation areas in Tjøme is Moutmarka, situated just north of Verdens Ende. Here you can wander for hours with the fresh sea breeze and the sun on your face and excellent hiking trails underfoot.
There is little time for a big city break when visiting an area as beautiful as Tjøme, but if you long for the city, Tønsberg is only a short car or bus journey away. Here you will find a number of familiar stores but also major cultural events at Oseberg Kulturhus.
Tjøme is a tradition for countless families from eastern Norway and Sweden but is constantly attracting more and more tourists without boats or swimwear. Nature, culture and life are key words for those choosing to holiday here, in both summer and in winter.
