The Sunshine Coast of Norway — Vestfold stretches along the western shore of the Oslofjord, connecting the charming coastal towns of Sandefjord, Larvik and Stavern. Rolling countryside, maritime history and some of the best cycling roads in Eastern Norway.
All Routes in Vestfold
Sandefjord — Larvik & Stavern Loop
A gem of a route for road cyclists in Eastern Norway — connecting three of Vestfold's finest coastal towns in a single loop from Sandefjord. Maritime history, Viking heritage and some of the best cycling roads on the Sunshine Coast, all in one day. The route rolls westward from Sandefjord harbour through the green Vestfold countryside to Larvik, passing Bøkeskogen — Norway's largest beech forest and the world's northernmost — before continuing out to Stavern, the jewel of the route. The charming old naval town, with its white wooden houses, galleries and irresistible summer atmosphere, is pure cycling idyll. A side trip to Nevlunghavn is strongly recommended — one of the most beautiful spots on the entire coast, with excellent food options. The return winds back along the northern shore of Viksfjord through skerries and small boat harbours, through the historic farming landscape of Tjølling — where Kaupang, Norway's first Viking Age town, once stood — before rolling back into Sandefjord. Rolling terrain throughout, well-maintained roads and a profile that rewards good rhythm over raw power.
Sandefjord — Hvittingfoss & Steinsholt Loop
One of the most complete long-distance rides available from Sandefjord — a 182-kilometre epic that takes you from the coast deep into the Lågen valley, north to Hvittingfoss and back through the beautiful agricultural heartland of Vestfold. This is a route for riders who love mile after mile of good rhythm, varied terrain and authentic Norwegian inland scenery. Leaving Sandefjord behind, the route heads north through the rolling interior of Vestfold towards Numedalslågen — one of Norway's longest rivers. The valley road follows the river northward through open farmland and glittering water to Hvittingfoss, the natural turning point of the route and site of the powerful waterfalls that give it its name. A café stop here before the long return is strongly recommended. The southern leg winds back through Steinsholt and Svarstad, through some of the finest agricultural land in Norway, before the familiar Vestfold roads bring you home to the coast. Long, steady gradients, well-maintained roads with minimal heavy traffic, and a route profile that rewards consistent effort over explosiveness.
Sandefjord — Tønsberg & Hvittingfoss Loop
The ultimate Vestfold loop — 151 kilometres that connects the coast with the deep inland, taking in Norway's oldest city, a charming fjord village and the powerful waterfalls of Hvittingfoss in a single day. This is a route for riders who want contrast: urban coastal charm in the morning, forested inland solitude by midday and the long valley roll home in the afternoon. From Sandefjord the route heads east through rolling farmland to Tønsberg — Norway's oldest city, where Slottsfjellet castle hill rises above the harbour. The route then turns north through the inner Vestfold countryside, the terrain gradually becoming more forested and hilly as you push towards Hvittingfoss. The powerful rapids of Numedalslågen mark the halfway point — a natural stop for food before the long return. The return follows Lågendalen southward through Svarstad and Steinsholt, with the river as a constant companion through some of the finest cycling roads in the region. A stop in Åsgårdstrand on the way is highly recommended — one of the most charming small towns on the Oslofjord, with the legendary Munch's Café serving shrimp sandwiches, pizza and local food right on the waterfront.