Travel Guide to Larvik, Norway

Larvik is a relatively small resort-city on the south of Norway. This is also a port on the west coast of Bohus Bay. The population of the city estimates approximately 40 thousands of people.

In Larvik are well-developed such industries as cellulose, paper, and ship building.

Larvik is a town with truly Norwegian traditions and its unique architecture that cannot be found anywhere else. Tourists, who come to Larvik, are immediately blown away by its narrow streets and small well-groomed houses that simply transfer you to centuries ago. Due to silent and peaceful atmosphere of the island its visitors will get precious rest from the stress caused by the modern life.

Larvik is popular by picturesque stone beaches and left waning ices. Tourists, who like wild nature, will get ultimate pleasure from attending this place. The nature of Larvik is soaked in romanticism and attraction. It makes people starting adventures and trying to get acquainted with this world. Many famous researchers and travellers have been born in Larvik. Among them is an internationally famous traveller Thor Heyerdahl.

Larvik is referred to the list of balneological resorts due to wide choice of mineral springs rich in sulfides and sodium saults. Moreover, Larvik resorts widely use mud for healing purposes. Tourists are also offered to try water procedures in the form of swimming.