Kjøpmannskjær is a small place south of Nøtterøy, situated midway in Vrengensundet between Nøtterøy and Tjøme. A useful starting point for planning is the paddling routes in Færder National Park: the listed trips vary in distance and duration. There is also a marina that gets very busy in season, a floating sauna and beaches with different types of shoreline. If you are looking for accommodation for a stay by the water, the specific route details can help you fit your planned activities into your schedule.

Paddling routes by distance and duration

Kjøpmannskjær is a starting point for short and long paddling trips in Færder National Park. Route 39, “Indre Vrengen,” is the shortest of the routes listed here, at 5 km and 1–2 hours. Route 38 runs from Kjøpmannskjær via Torød and back; it is 10 km long and takes 2–3 hours. The route follows the southern tip of Nøtterøy through sheltered waters.

Route 40 goes via Svelvikstranda and Kjølholmen back to Kjøpmannskjær. It is listed as 13 km and 3–4 hours. It is described as an overnight trip for beginners in the Vestfold archipelago. The paddling duration and its classification as an overnight trip describe different aspects of this route. When comparing the options, you can therefore consider both the stated time on the water and the character of the route.

The three routes offer clear differences: Indre Vrengen has the shortest distance and duration, Route 38 falls in between, and Route 40 is the longest and has the longest stated duration. This makes it possible to match your paddling plans to the time you have available, without combining the routes into a single trip.

Beaches and coastal path

The shores around Kjøpmannskjær also vary in their described features. Presthella og Ropern has rocky shores and a small sandy beach. Fuglevika is a small beach with a gently sloping shore and a grassy area. If you want to include different stretches of coastline in your plans, you will find two distinct beach settings here rather than one uniform shoreline.

A coastal path leads east from the Presthella og Ropern bathing spot, following the southern tip of Nøtterøy. No length or walking time is given for the path; its stated direction is the main point of reference here.

Marina and other places to visit

Kjøpmannskjær is one of the municipality’s small-boat harbours in Færder Municipality. The marina is popular and busy during the summer season. If you are planning a visit during this period, you can take the seasonal increase in activity into account when choosing your dates.

The floating sauna Bris Badstu is a few minutes’ walk from the Kjøpmannskjær syd bus stop. For a catamaran trip through the archipelago, the meeting point is at Kjøpmannskjær marina; other harbours can be arranged. These offers are each specifically connected to the area, but they are different options for your stay. If you are planning a catamaran trip, remember to check the agreed meeting point.

There is also a boat-toilet emptying station in the village. If you need this facility, check that it is available before you travel. Alongside paddling routes and stretches of shoreline, these details provide practical information about the harbour and individual activities.

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