Kjøpmannskjær: Paddling Routes and Coastal Villages

Kjøpmannskjær is a small village south of Nøtterøy, situated midway along Vrengensundet between Nøtterøy and Tjøme. Paddling trips, the marina and two beaches with different features shape the stay and help with travel planning.

Compare paddling routes by distance and time

Kjøpmannskjær is a starting point for short and long paddling trips in Færder National Park. Route 39, “Indre Vrengen,” is 5 km long and takes 1–2 hours. Route 38 goes from Kjøpmannskjær via Torød and back: 10 km and 2–3 hours. It runs along the southern tip of Nøtterøy through sheltered waters. Route 40 goes from Kjøpmannskjær via Svelvikstranda and Kjølholmen and back; the route is 13 km long and takes 3–4 hours. It is described as an overnight trip for beginners in the Vestfold archipelago.

The three trips can be compared by distance and time: Indre Vrengen is the shortest, Route 40 the longest, and Route 38 falls in between. Their distance and duration increase together. The routes also differ: Route 38 passes through sheltered waters along the southern tip of Nøtterøy, while Route 40 is described as an overnight trip. For Route 40, both the stated duration and its overnight nature should be considered when planning.

Marina, catamaran and sauna

Kjøpmannskjær is one of Færder municipality’s small-boat harbours. The marina is popular and busy during the summer season. This seasonal detail is particularly relevant if your stay falls during the summer months.

For a catamaran trip through the archipelago, the meeting point is Kjøpmannskjær marina; other harbours can be arranged. If you plan this trip, check the agreed meeting point. Kjøpmannskjær also has a pump-out station for boat toilets. Check that it is available before you arrive.

Another specific place to visit is the floating sauna Bris Badstu, a few minutes’ walk from the Kjøpmannskjær syd bus stop. The marina, the boat toilet station and the sauna are distinct points of interest for a stay focused on the water and coast.

Beaches and coastal path

Presthella og Ropern near Kjøpmannskjær has rocky shores and a small sandy beach. A coastal path leads east from this swimming spot along the southern tip of Nøtterøy. Fuglevika is a small, gently sloping beach with a grassy area.

The two beach locations differ in their specific features: Presthella og Ropern has a coastal path running east in addition to its beach, while Fuglevika is defined by its gently sloping shore and grassy area. This lets you compare coastal locations by their landscapes, while the paddling routes can be compared by distance, duration and course.

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