Farrisvatnet

Farrisvatnet is a lake in Larvik, Vestfold, Innlandet. Farrisvatnet is situated nearby to the locality Farriseidet, as well as near Bergeløkka.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Farrisbrua and Bøkeskogen.

Farrisbrua

Bridge

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The Farrisbrua is a major road bridge crossing the Farris lake just north of Larvik, Norway. The bridge is part of the expansion of the E18 motorway from the antiquated single carriageway to modern dual carriageway standards, enabling increased speeds and traffic volumes between the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Bøkeskogen

Protected area

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Bøkeskogen stretches inwards along Farris Lake in Larvik. It is an archeological area which is home to between 83, 90, and 100 burial mounds. It contains Vestfold County's largest burial grounds from the Pre-Roman Iron Age.