Driving to the end of the world
Published on HivePostify by @hindavi · Fri Aug 21 2026
Greetings friends, travelers, and community! When we travel, we don’t just head directly to our destination. We take it easy and stop at any interesting spots along the way. Sometimes these stops happen spontaneously, and other times I actively seek out places to explore before reaching our final destination. This trip was one of those instances. We were driving to Verdens Ende, our main destination, which should have taken us about an hour and a half to reach. However, for us, it took around three hours to arrive. So, what did we do with that extra time? Here’s the answer.
We started from home around 11:30 AM, packed with supplies for the day. We arrived in Tønsberg around 12:10 PM. The drive from Tønsberg to Verdens Ende typically takes about 30 minutes by car.
While taking the bypass road, we were on our way to Tjøme when we came across the Tønsberg canal drawbridge. We saw that the bridge was opening, and we had to stop at the red light. I went out of the car to watch the show. I found it quite fascinating and wanted to take a walk around the canal. After parking the car, my husband joined me.
We strolled along the canal to admire the bridge's mechanics, which was especially interesting to me. Walking over and under the bridge was a fun experience, particularly on a warm summer day. From the top of the bridge, we enjoyed the view of the canal with its moored boats, especially the sailing boats that are unique to this area. The view of town. Old Castle Hill was amazing. After spending about 40 minutes there, we finally set off towards Tjøme.
On the road, we passed charming typical Norwegian wooden houses and Nøtterøy Church, all while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery in the sunshine.
Our next stop was the Vrengenbrua, a road bridge that connects the islands of Nøtterøy and Tjøme across the Vrengensundet strait. King Haakon VII opened it to the public in 1932. The bridge stands 27 meters high, allowing large boats to pass underneath. Approximately 4000 vehicles use this bridge daily. Before crossing, I took some photos and drove over the bridge.
As we were passing by a lovely church, I asked my husband to stop. This beautiful structure was Tjøme Church, a striking red building built in the larvikite hewn-stone style. The original church was constructed in the 13th century as a historic parish church. By the mid-19th century, the church had become too small for the parish, leading to its reconstruction in the 19th century using bricks and larvikite, incorporating some materials from the old church. It has been restored many times in 20 century. A unique feature of the church is its two bells, which originated from Amsterdam but were made in Tønsberg.
Next to Tjøme Church is Tjøme Chapel, which has seating for 50 people.
After spending some time exploring the area, I concluded my visit here.
After a 15-minute drive, we arrived at the parking area of Verdens Ende, which was bustling with cars. As it was the final days of the school vacation, many families were eager to enjoy a summer day with friends and children.
Beside the parking place, a stall Verdens Ende, where we watched horses and saw the nice fluffy alpacas. Visitors are allowed to walk with them. Also, horse riding activities are available here. We can buy ice cream or have coffee or tea at this place.
Nice stone sculptures and monuments were walking along the path.
We could see the open, sparkling sea water and smooth rocks along the blue water. We are entering the Verdens Ende now. See you soon at spectacular Verdens Ende in my next post. Thank you.
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