Discover Tjøme between sandy beaches, rocky coastline and cultural sites: Mostranda has two sandy beaches alongside numerous rocky outcrops, while Verdens Ende offers fjord views, rocks and skerries. There are also hiking trails, a visitor centre and activities on the water. You can tailor your stay to the landscape, outdoor activities or culture.
Sandy Beaches, Rocky Coast and Trails
Mostranda is on the southwest side of Tjøme, five kilometres from the centre towards Verdens Ende. The two sandy beaches and many rocky outcrops define this stretch of coast. Parking is available at the campsite or 200 metres before it. If you’re looking for a sandy beach, you’ll find one here; Verdens Ende instead offers a recreation area with fjord views, rocks, fishing spots and skerries.
Around Verdens Ende in Færder National Park, visitors go on boat trips, paddle, enjoy water sports, hike, fish and swim. The options range from activities on the water to trails on land. The wider Færder National Park also includes a variety of habitats, including deciduous forests, coastal pine forests, coastal meadows, traditional hay meadows, kelp forests and seagrass meadows.
The Færderstien is family-friendly, can be hiked in stages and is suitable for both short and longer walks. It runs all the way to Verdens Ende on Tjøme. A coastal stretch in Moutmarka is about three kilometres long, marked in blue and runs from Mostranda to Skåebukta. The terrain there is rocky and often windy. The Moutmarka trail starts at the car park at Verdens Ende and leads over small boulders, pebbles and grassy knolls to Mostranda.
Verdens Ende and the National Park
The Færder National Park Visitor Centre is at Verdens Ende, on the southern tip of Tjøme. Its 360-degree panoramic room offers views of Vippefyret, Færder Lighthouse, the skerries and the national park landscape. The centre shares knowledge about the national park through exhibitions, family-friendly activities, guided experiences and educational programmes.
Right by Verdens Ende stands Vippefyret, a replica built in 1932 from stones collected from Tjøme’s local beaches. The Seaman’s Wife monument also commemorates the women who waited at home, longing for the sailors to return. Together with the visitor centre, these places give the southern stretch of coast a cultural and historical dimension alongside its natural attractions.
Church, Gallery and Local Gathering Places
Tjøme Church is a Neo-Gothic stone-and-brick long church. It was built in 1866 on the site of an earlier medieval church. Elements from the old stone church have been preserved inside, including an altarpiece carved by Abel Schrøder between 1670 and 1676 and a pulpit dating from the same period. Those interested in architectural history and craftsmanship will find a distinctive cultural contrast to the coastal trails here.
Gamle Ormelet is now run mainly as a gallery and concert venue for locals and summer visitors. In the centre of Tjøme, POUR is right next to Vinmonopolet. It hosts themed evenings with wine tastings, beer tastings, workshops and knitting evenings; everyone is welcome. These places add galleries, concerts and community events to your exploration of the coast.
A Visit to Torås Fort
The decommissioned coastal fort Torås Fort is open to visitors year-round in its outdoor areas. In summer, the museum and museum café are open on weekends. If you’d like to visit the museum or café, check the current opening hours in advance. This way, you can account for the seasonal weekend opening when planning, while the outdoor area offers another way to experience the fort.
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