Vestby

Vestby municipality has approximately 13.850 inhabitants and covers a area of 133,9 km2. Beside the fjord and the nature farming and forestry have always been important for settling and employment in Vestby. The main attractions are Garder Church, Vestby Church, Jegstad Farm, Son town centre, Son Coastal Heritage Museum, Wesselstua (house) and Ødemark nature area.

The most important motorways and main roads to and from the whole of Norway go through Akershus. Travelers by train, coach, car and boat to and from the area around Oslo have to pass through Akershus. There is a very good public transport system carrying large numbers of passengers between Akershus and the surrounding area daily, facilitating travel around the county. This provides an alternative to the big city, whether it's for just an afternoon trip or a longer stay. You can get to all parts of Akershus within one hour from the centre of Oslo. The most modern airport in Europe lies in Akershus Oslo International Airport Gardermoen.

HVITSTEN

Hvitsten is an idyllic bathing and recreation area by the fjord with historic buildings and wonderful surroundings. Hvitsten expanded during the 19th century as ship owners stored their boats there for the winter, and the officers and crew settled in the area. Several well known artists have links with Hvitsten. During the summer of 1895 Theodor Kittelsen drew a sketch of the "Nøkken" (Water Sprite) painting by Hauger pond. In 1910 Edvard Munch bought Nedre Ramme (picture) just north of Hvitsten. Several of his best known works come from this period in Nedre Ramme. Today some of the paintings can be seen at the National Gallery and the Munch Museum in Oslo.

SON

Son in "Hollender tida" (The Dutch Era). During this period Son was an important port in the Oslofjord. On Dutch maps it was called "Zoon water". In 1731 the export of timber from Son was three times greater than from Moss. The timber trade, shippinq, trading, tobacco spinning (in the Spinnerigården 1778 - 1820), and the spirits distillery all lead to the growth of Son towards the end of the 18th century.

In the centre of Son you will find houses from the 17th and 18th centuries with large hip roofs and bay windows. Beyond the old coastal village the buildings are more spread out with gardens. Most of the houses are in the Swiss style in the period from 1860 to 1910. Today idyllic Son attracts many artists and workers who live and work there. There is a thriving sailing and wooden boat community here and a wooden boatfestival is arranged here in August every year.

SON COASTAL HERITAGE CENTRE

The Museum displays changing exhibitions featuring coastal traditions and occupations. Museum harbour with historical Norwegian wooden boats. Museum shop.

GOLF

Soon Golfclub is under construction in the mean time we are using Mørk Golfcourt.