Hotel Kong Carl is an adornment to the centre of the whaling and recreational town of Sandefjord. The building dates back to 1690, and by 1721 was already functioning as an inn. Today, most people associate Sandefjord with glorious summer days and holiday idylls, and they have continued to think of the town this way ever since the establishment of the famous health spa here in 1837. Whaling also formed part of the foundation for the hotels existence, and when whalers returned home after several months at sea, the Hotel Kong Carl was a central gathering place. When you are in Sandefjord, visit the Whaling Museum for an experience you will not forget soon. Today the Hotel Kong Carl is known for its homey and personal atmosphere and for its excellent cuisine. The hotel has been awarded the Norwegian Hotel and Restaurant Associations Hospitality Prize, and in 1997 it received the Conservation Prize from the Gamle Sandefjord Association.