Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farris Bad, Oslo and Oslofjord
Facts in brief
Location On the beach at Larvik, to the south of Oslo
Closest airport Oslo Airport
Distance from airport Around 2 hours’ drive
Hotel facilities and services
Spa, Restaurant, Seaside Lounge & Food Bar, Roof Terrace, Gym, Room Service/Breakfast in Bed, Hotel Art Tours for Small and Medium Sized Groups.
Complimentary
Access to Spa
Out and about nearby
Farris Bad is within Larvik, meaning restaurants and a supermarket are within easy reach of the hotel. Located a short walk away is the Larvik Museum, which is open during certain times of the year, and slightly further afield is the childhood home of Thor Heyerdahl, which is open to the public for tours from the middle of June to the middle of August. Located to the south, in Stavern, is the Nerdrum Museum, showcases numerous art pieces.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,830
Holiday Code EXH46917
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farris Bad, Oslo and Oslofjord
Farris Bad is an architectural marvel as well as an authentic spa hotel. It is located on the beach in Larvik and has 176 rooms and suites, decorated in light, neutral tones, reflecting the calmness of the hotel’s natural surroundings. The hotel acts, in itself, as a gallery, housing around 150 art pieces, and is the only hotel in the Nordic region which has placed its spa on a real source, rich in minerals. The sauna masters at the hotel are award-winning, following Norwegian sauna tradition as well as taking inspiration from the sauna cultures of other countries. Likewise, on top of relaxation, guests can indulge in culinary delights, such as the breakfast buffet in the restaurant, or the à la carte menu at dinner, which uses ingredients from the local area. Lunch starts with small dishes, then guests select their main from the open kitchen, before exploring the dessert buffet. The Seaside Lounge and Food Bar serves light plates and drinks next to the fireplace, with a splendid view of the beach.
Room descriptions
Farris Bad has 176 rooms and suites. Rooms have minibar, ironing board, hairdryer, toiletries.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,830
Holiday Code EXH46917
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farris Bad, Oslo and Oslofjord
The journey and how you get there
For a journey to Farris Bad, we include a scheduled flight from London to Oslo return economy and a train journey or hire car, as we recommend this as part of a touring holiday.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,830
Holiday Code EXH46917
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farris Bad, Oslo and Oslofjord
About Southern Norway
Our Southern Norway area covers the the regions of Telemark, Sorlandet and Stavanger that combine to serve as a transition between Oslo in the east, the rugged North Sea coast and the fjords in the west and combine both the mountain plateau of the Hardangervidda in the north with its rich variety of wildlife including the country’s largest herd of wild reindeer, and the southern coastline of Sorlandet, composed of pretty villages, harbours, quaysides and a haven for fishing and swimming. Between valleys and lakes, the landscape is home to ancient fairy tales and folklore, historic buildings and well-trodden pathways dating back centuries. Kristiansand in the south is an attractive town and former stronghold on the coast, there is a particularly striking stave church at Heddal, dating from the 12th Century, and along the coast are charming towns such as Risor, Grimstad and Mandal, each with clapboard houses, narrow streets and secluded beaches. At Norway’s most southerly point is Lindesnes lighthouse, and where the Skaggerak and the North Sea meet, often with great force. Stavanger itself is a vibrant university town with street art and great food. Two highlights in the Stavanger region are Sola beach and the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) which towers 604 metres above Lysefjord.
Highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Sola beach near Stavanger is renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway with five kilometres of sand and coastline for hiking. It's also good for kiters and surfers on windy days. The Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres about the Lysefjord and the trek to the rock is one of Norway's most famous mountain hikes (guided hikes also possible). Sandnes has the Kjeragbolten and the Dalsnuten mountain. Lunar landscapes of the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark. Islands of Finnoy, Rennesoy and Kvitsoy. Architectural gems of Arendal, Grimstad, Lillesand and Mandal. Small fishing villages such as Ny-Hellesund. Car-free outport of Lyngor that spans over several small islands all reached by ferry. Lindesnes lighthouse. Horizontal potholes at Brufjell created during the Ice Age. White beaches of Lista. The Telemark Canal.
Cultural highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Stavanger art museum. Stavanger cathedral and the Fargegaten (the street of colours). Artisands in Risor. Flekkefjord with its street art painted on to the traditional white wooden houses. Coolart street art project in Kristiansand has converted the city into a giant outdoor gallery. Lista museum in Vanse. Knut Hamsun house in Grimstad with exhibition in summer. Maritime museum in Grimstad. Gimmle Gard manor house at Kristiansand.
Festivals of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Music festivals in Kristiansand in July, Winter festival in Arendal in February, Film festival in Grimstad in June, Salmon festival at Flekkefjord in July, Wooden boat festival in Risor in August, Farsund folk festival in August.
Gastronomy of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
The food of southern Norway features both seafood and produce from the local farms. Artisan sausages and breads. Fish and chips. Flavoured marzipan sold in chunks. Under, an underwater restaurant, 5.5 metres below sea level with views into the ocean. Traditional farm restaurant Boen Gard. Arendal is home to a variety of restaurants, many specialising in seafood, and with outdoor summer seating.
