Top Things to do in Vestfold
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Vestfold, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Vestfold, Norway including Mother and Child, Ulabrand, The Seaman's Wife, Tonsberg Barrel, Hvalfanger Svend Foyn, Haugating, The Hall of Remembrance, The Whaling Monument, Roald Amundsen Sculpture, Monument og the Polar Ship Fram.
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1. Mother and Child
2. Ulabrand
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Ulabrand, baptized Anders Jacob Johansen (1815-1881), was a famous sea pilot who lived in the beutiful village Ula between Larvik and Sandefjord. A monument of Ulabrand is raised at the point where local pilots had their observation post. Ulabrand is regarded as Norway's best known sea pilot ever. He worked as a pilot at Ula from approximately 1850 until he lost his life during an autumn storm in 1881. At the end of the 19th century the pilots themselves had to hail boats and ships that were in need of a pilot. Wages were given to the man who came first to rescue after the first come, first served principle. The pilot then led the ship safely until it arrived in port. Consequently, pilots had observation posts where they easily could spot ships on their way in the Oslo fiord because of the magnificent view. There was fierce competition man to man on being first to help at the ship's side. The pilots often risked their own lives, and Ulabrand was probably the roughest and toughest of the lot. The pilots brought many ships and lots of sailors to safety during Skagerrak storms. Ulabrand himself became a symbol of strong seamanship, but he was first and foremost an important symbol of all the hard work the pilots went through to make shipping more secure.
3. The Seaman's Wife
4. Tonsberg Barrel
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Sea-mark, 37 m above sea level, on osteroya at the approach to the Tonsberg Fjord.
5. Hvalfanger Svend Foyn
6. Haugating
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Haugar was Norway's second most important place for the election of kings. In memory of this a monument was raised here in 1954. Haugar can be assumed to be the birthplace of Tonsberg. It originated as a farm, which was separated from the Royal Court of Saeheimr. Today Haugar Art Museum is located at the site of the ancient court.
7. The Hall of Remembrance
8. The Whaling Monument
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By thekruns - Sandefjord, Norway
Hvalfangstmonumentet in Norwegian, The Whaling Monument or Whaler’s Monument in English. This bronze sculpture near the harbour of Sandefjord is made in the style of a compass rose, and it rotates slowly on its own axis. A Norwegian sculptor, Knut Steen, created this award-winning masterpiece. The fountain around this monument makes it even more stunning. It stands in the middle of a roundabout or rotunda. Four pedestrian crossings or crosswalks are strategically placed for easy access. Don’t get disappointed however since the water fountain is off during colder months for obvious reasons. I highly recommend this place when visiting Sandefjord.
9. Roald Amundsen Sculpture
10. Monument og the Polar Ship Fram
The polar ship Fram was built by Colin Archer and launched in Rekkeviksbukta in 1892. On the 100-year jubilee in 1992 a monument, shaped like a ship, was unveiled.
