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Natholmen or Nattholmen is an island in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden at the entrance to the Lahellefjorden. The 0.22-square-kilometre (22 ha; 54-acre) island is situated about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the town of Sandefjord. The island was only accessible by boat until a bridge was installed in 1920 connecting the island to the mainland. The inhabited island is the home to Knattholmen Campground (Knattholmen leirsted), which is the oldest campground in Norway.On 12 August 1923 the YWCA-YMCA (Norwegian: KFUK-KFUM) established the campground on the island. The campground is called Knattholmen, which may have been the original name given to the island.: 219 The island was the largest island in the municipality of Sandefjord prior to the 2017 merger with Andebu and Stokke. It is 900 metres (3,000 ft) long from north to south, and 400 metres (1,300 ft) wide at its widest from east to west. It is located between the Lahellefjord and the Tønsbergfjord. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the centre of the city of Sandefjord, and immediately south of the Årø peninsula. The island is a gated community that is connected to the mainland by a private bridge. However, there is a parking lot by the gate, which can be accessed by pedestrians. There is also a public bus route to the island (route 163). Attractions on the island include Sandbukta ("sand bay"), which is a beach on its eastern side. It is also a common destination for recreational activities such as camping, paddling, sea trout fishing, hiking, and sailing. It has surrounding views of the Tønsbergfjord and the nearby Stauper islands. A former customs station on the island, known as Blåsen, has also become a landmark. The island hosts annual summer camps for the Queer Youth Festival and the YWCA-YMCA Guides and Scouts of Norway.

Østerøya (lit. 'East Island') a peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is one of two long, narrow peninsulas located south of the city of Sandefjord. The peninsula lies between the Mefjorden and Tønsbergfjorden and it sits across the fjord from the Vesterøya peninsula. The Tønsberg Barrel is located on the southern end of the peninsula. The Tønsberg Barrel is an old sea mark that is mentioned in Sverris saga. It has been described as one of the most beautiful sites in Sandefjord.: 56, 57, 297 Østerøya has a large number of beaches, campgrounds, recreational areas, and vacation homes. The peninsula has a length of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), and is between 1–2 kilometres (0.62–1.24 mi) in width. It was previously known as Yxnøy, a name which now is used for the southernmost point of the peninsula. Yxnøy, also spelled Yxney, is now a recreational area home to several beaches, forests, sloping rocks, hiking trails, and Tønsberg Barrel.: 101  The peninsula is now named Østerøya ("east island") since it is located east of the centre of the city of Sandefjord. The southern end of the peninsula contains public areas for outdoor activities, recreation, fishing and swimming. A preserved area with black alder swamp forest (containing ramsons, iris pseudacorus and early purple orchid) is located here. During the Viking Age, ocean water levels were about 3 metres (9.8 ft) higher, which meant both Vesterøya and Østerøya peninsulas were islands surrounded by ocean waters.There are 20 kilometres (12 mi) of hiking trails on Østerøya, which is an extension of the 25 kilometres (16 mi) coastal path at Vesterøya. The combined hiking trail is part of the international North Sea Trail.Head Above Water ("Hodet over vannet") by film director Nils Gaup was filmed at the southern tip of Østerøya and features Ertsvika at Yxnøy.: 74 

Skjellvika is a lagoon and one of the most visited beaches in Sandefjord municipality, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It has the most shallow waters of any beach in town, furthermore, it has one of the city’s purest sea water quality. It is situated at East Island. It lies by the Lahellefjord and is owned and maintained by the municipality of Sandefjord. It lies one kilometer south of Lahelle. The oceans off Skjellvika are used for ice-fishing during winter months.Skjellvika is home to a convenience store, diving boards, floating platforms, numerous sloping rocks, and a mountainside pier which follows the ocean. It is considered a child-friendly beach with its shallow waters. It is located 5.5 km (3.1 mi.) from the Sandefjord city center.The nearby area is home to numerous seaside cabins and vacation homes.There are several nearby hiking trails, including a 9 km (5.5 mi.) trail to Tønsberg Barrell, which sits at the southern tip of East Island. The trip can be made shorter by stopping at Flautangen Beach, which is 4.5 km (2.8 mi.) from Skjellvika. Tønsberg Barrel has been named the most beautiful place in Sandefjord.Numerous islets can be found nearby, including Møyern, Natholmen, Fornet, and Marøyskjæra. The beach was purchased and acquired by the city in the early 1940s through the work of Mayor Frithjof Holtedahl.

Lahellefjord or Lahellefjorden is a minor fjord-arm off the main Tønsbergfjorden in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) long fjord stretches from Natholmen island to its base at the village of Lahelle. The fjord is one of four fjords located along the Sandefjord coast.Islands and islets within the fjord include Natholmen (by its mouth), Faraholmen, Trondskjær, Rauern, Marøyskjæra, and Møyern.

Strand is a village in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located along the Mefjorden in the middle part of Østerøya peninsula, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the southeast of the centre of the city of Sandefjord, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of the village of Hafallen, and about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the village of Lahelle. Strand is considered to be one of the outer neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Sandefjord which has an area of 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) and a population (in 2022) of 45,816. The statistical area Strand, which also can include the peripheral parts of the village as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of 164.

Veierland is a populated, car-free island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 4.4-square-kilometre (1.7 sq mi) island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden, between the mainland (to the west), the island of Tjøme (to the east), and the island of Nøtterøy (to the northeast). Veierland Church was established in 1905. Historically, there was a Veierland School, however this closed in 2013. Veierland is primarily a summer vacation community. The island has a 17-kilometre (11 mi) shoreline with many popular swimming beaches including Kjølholmen, Hverveodden, and Kongshavn. Places for accommodation and eateries are open during the summer months.Veierland has been inhabited as long as Vestfold county. The island has a permanent year-round population of about 150 people, however, the island experiences significant summer tourism. Over 450 vacation homes can be found on the island. The island has no bridge or road connections. Veierland is connected to the mainland by 9-17 daily ferries from Tenvik on the island of Nøtterøy via the Jutøya AS. During the summer months there are also ferries from Engø peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality. Convenience stores, a golf course, and restaurants are operated on the island during summers, although most services are closed outside the tourist season. The island is primarily car-free, but residents may acquire permits for vehicles such as tractors, golf carts, mopeds, and ATVs. Besides its boat harbors, beaches, and cabin communities, the island remains densely forested with much agricultural activity.

Engø or Engøy is a peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located between the Tønsbergfjorden and Lahellefjorden, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the city of Sandefjord. The island of Natholmen lies just to the south of the peninsula. Engøy is located next to Lahelle, northeast of the city. A ferry operator, known as Jutøya AS, operates a small ferry which connects Engø to the nearby car-free island of Veierland, which is a popular summer tourist attraction. The ferry, known as MF Jutøya, is operated on contract with Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk. The ferry ride to Veierland island takes approximately 10 minutes.

Solløkka is a village in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located at the north end of the Lahellefjorden, just across the fjord from the village of Lahelle. The village sits about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the southeast of the village of Helgerød and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of the city of Sandefjord. Solløkka is considered to be one of the outer neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Sandefjord which has an area of 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) and a population (in 2022) of 45,816. The statistical area Solløkka, which also can include the peripheral parts of the village as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of 331.Solløkka has a boat harbor and a 70-metre (230 ft) long sandy beach area plus it also has a number of cabins and vacation homes and a campground (“Solløkka camping og leirsted”).

Tjøme Church (Norwegian: Tjøme kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tjøme. It is the church for the Tjøme parish which is part of the Tønsberg domprosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Tunsberg. The stone and brick church was built in a long church design in 1867 using plans drawn up by the architect Anders Thorød. The church seats about 320 people.

Tjøme or Kirkebygda is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located in the central part of the island of Tjøme, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the city of Tønsberg. The village of Bjørnevåg lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the south, the village of Ormelet lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the southeast, the village of Hulebakk lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) to the east-northeast, the village of Grimestad lies about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) to the north-northeast, and the village of Svelvik lies about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) to the north. The 2.51-square-kilometre (620-acre) village has a population (2023) of 2,879 and a population density of 1,146 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,970/sq mi).Tjøme Church is located in the village centre. The village also has a library, grocery stores, gas station, schools, and other businesses. The village was the administrative centre of the old Tjøme Municipality which existed from 1838 until 2018 when it became part of Færder Municipality.

Svelvik is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Tjøme, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the north of the village of Tjøme, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south of the village of Sundene, and about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the west of the village of Grimestad. The village of Svelvik and the surrounding countryside had a population (in 2007) of 630.

Lahelle is a village in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located at the innermost part of the 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) long Lahellefjorden. It is also located at the northern end of the Østerøya peninsula. The village is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the east of the centre of the city of Sandefjord, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southwest of the village of Solløkka, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the village of Helgerød, and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Gokstad. Lahelle is considered to be one of the outer neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Sandefjord which has an area of 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) and a population (in 2022) of 45,816. The statistical area Lahelle, which also can include the peripheral parts of the village as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of 208.The oldest remaining house at Lahelle is dated to 1853. The area is now made up of a mixture of homes and vacation homes. There are several piers here along with sandy beaches.