Helgeroa is a well-known summer holiday destination with a harbour and the Kyststien running through the town. Other coastal and scenic destinations are nearby: Blokkebukta, Omlidstranda/Sandvika and Mølen. If you are looking for accommodation, you can use these locations and nearby attractions as a starting point, then decide what you would like to focus on during your stay.

Harbour, Coastal Path and Summer Connections

Helgeroa Marina is one of the municipal marinas operated by Larvik Havn. The guest harbour has 60 berths; capacity may change, so check this figure again before your visit. There is municipal parking at the harbour. Parking arrangements may also change, so check them before travelling.

In summer, a scheduled boat service runs between Helgeroa, Stokkøya, Årøya, Siktesøya, Langøya and Langesund. Plan it as a seasonal option and check the timetable for your travel dates. The Kyststien runs for 35 kilometres through cultural and natural landscapes from Tvedalen via Helgeroa, Mølen and Nevlunghavn to Stavern. The 35 kilometres refers to the entire route. Mølen can also be reached on foot from Helgeroa via the coastal path.

First consider whether you would like to focus your stay more on the town or on the surrounding scenic destinations.

Beaches and Scenery near Helgeroa

Blokkebukta is nearby, north of Helgeroa. It has a shallow, south-facing beach that is 135 metres long and a west-facing beach that is 55 metres long; both have grassy areas and rocky outcrops. Blokkebukta beach and campsite are just outside the built-up area.

Between Helgeroa and Mølen are the long, shallow beaches of Omlidstranda/Sandvika, with a combined length of around 730 metres. Mølen itself is Norway’s largest pebble beach and forms part of the Vestfoldraet. More than 100 different types of rock can be found here; in summer 2008, Mølen was officially designated a UNESCO Geopark site.

Mølen’s cultural landscape also has its own distinct character: it includes 230 Iron Age stone settings. A total of 316 different bird species have been recorded there. Migratory birds visit Mølen twice a year, heading north in spring and returning south in autumn. Coastal formations, geology, archaeology and bird migration therefore offer different points of interest in the surrounding area. The number of species describes the variety, while migration reflects seasonal change.

Local History and the Nesjar Monument

Helgeroa was once a pilot station. The Nesjar Monument, Larvik’s millennium site, stands by the quay. It was unveiled on Olav’s Day, 29 July 2016. Those interested in local history can find two specific points of interest in the former pilot service and the dated monument.

Discover more destinations: Stavern, Kvelde, Nevlunghamn, Larvik, Tjodalyng.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Larvik.