On the shore of Hellefjord, 3km from the centre, this museum consists of a 120-hectare estate with a country residence dating from 1803. There are gardens, walking tracks and a gallery for visiting art and history exhibits.
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This multi-part museum is spread across the town and is under the auspices of the broader Vestfold Museene.
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