The artist town of Åsgårdstrand

The artist town of Åsgårdstrand

Here you will get a real Vestfold summer!

Åsgårdstrand is located midway between Horten and Tønsberg, and is truly Vestfold idyll at its very best. A charming small town idyll with everything you need to really enjoy yourself, whether you are a permanent resident - or a regular visitor every summer.

Cultural life in Åsgårdstrand

In Åsgårdstrand you can really find peace and enjoy the southern idyll with densely built houses, beautiful gardens and a shoreline that invites you to swim all year round. There are several galleries and cafes, which can offer exciting art and delicious treats. The most famous is probably Munch's House , where you can see Åsgårdstrand through the eyes of Edvard Munch.

In Munch's footsteps

For those truly interested in art, there are almost no limits to what you can experience, and several hundred artists have traveled to Åsgårdstrand to see and experience the place where Edvard Munch had his summer house and, among other things, painted “Girls on the Bridge” from the pier and “The Dance of Life” from the harbor area.

Bustling life along the entire coastline

In the summer, Åsgårdstrand has its own pulse, and several restaurants and pubs are open seasonally during the summer months. Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand is located by the marina, where you can stay overnight whether you come by boat, car, bus, bicycle or on foot. The hotel also has a restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal while enjoying the view over the fjord all year round. Perhaps you would like to start or end the day with a bath and sauna on the pier? In the Guest Harbor is also the Grand Brygge , which is open seasonally during the summer months. Here you can take your group of friends on a pleasant experience, or make a pit stop if you come by boat or bicycle on the way further along the coast.

Activities all year round

It's easy to think that Åsgårdstrand is a summer town, because it is. But, there is activity here all year round for young and old. There are sports teams, corps and associations, and the distance to the neighboring towns is not long if there is something special that Åsgårdstrand cannot offer. Here you will find peace, while being right near everything that is happening.

The seaside resort of Åsgårdstrand

For many, the perfect start to the day is a refreshing swim and a cup of coffee. That's exactly what you can get every day, all year round in Åsgårdstrand. Put on your bathrobe, sandals and take your coffee cup with you. A beach or pier is never far away. If you are a year-round swimmer, you will find more people like you on the pier all year round.

A short distance to everything - including studies

The University of Southeast Norway campus Vestfold is located on Bakkenteigen in Borre, which is a short bus or bike ride from Åsgårdstrand. So you can live in the middle of the Vestfold idyll and take your education, with a short distance to both Horten and Tønsberg. Could it get any better? In winter, ski slopes are built in several places in Åsgårdstrand, so if you are an active type, there are great opportunities to keep up your skiing skills.

On wheels or on foot along the coastal path

If you like to be outdoors a lot, have pets or children who love to discover the sea and nature, the coastal path is perfect for you. Here you can walk or cycle all the way from Horten to Tønsberg, and divide it into stages as you wish. You don't really need a car when you live in Åsgårdstrand, because everything you need is just a short bike ride away.