Editing Larvik (section)

==Economy==
Larvik is the most important agricultural municipality in [[Vestfold]] county. Besides grains, other crops grown include potatoes and vegetables. It has the county's largest production of cucumbers and tomatoes. Important industries are commerce, hotel management, and restaurant management. The [[fishing industry]] in Larvik is the second-largest in Vestfold, only smaller than the fishing industry in [[Færder Municipality]]. Important fishing harbours include [[Stavern]], [[Helgeroa]], and [[Nevlunghavn]]. Furthermore, Larvik has the biggest [[logging]] industry in the county. [[Norway Spruce]] is the most important tree species.<ref name="snl" /> 

The mined mineral [[Larvikite]], found only here, is exported from Larvik to countries in Europe, to the United States and many other countries.<ref name="grevens by" />{{rp|64}}

===Tourism===
[[File:Beach,_Ula.jpg|thumb|left|Beach at [[Ula, Norway|Ula]].]]
Larvik is first and foremost known as a summer vacation community. Due to its stable climate and one of Norway's highest median temperatures, Larvik experiences significant summer tourism.<ref name="Cap" />{{rp|97}}<ref name="grevens by" />{{rp|70}} Larvik's climate is among the mildest in Norway, with one of the nation's highest number of annual sunshine days. It is home to nearly 5,000 [[holiday homes]].<ref name="kommunefakta" /><ref name="Cap" />{{rp|64}}

The coastal town of [[Stavern]] and picturesque villages of [[Helgeroa]] and [[Nevlunghavn]] receive large numbers of tourists during summer months. Stavern is known as a summer community, and its population more than doubles during summers.<ref name="VS">{{Cite web |title=Stavern by - smilehullet ved Skagerak |url=http://www.visitstavern.no/index.cfm?id=189777 |publisher=Visit Stavern |language=no}}</ref><ref name="DK" /> Tourist attractions in Stavern include [[Minnehallen|Hall of Remembrance]], [[Fredriksvern]], and [[Citadellet]]. [[Citadellet|Citadel Island]] is home of [[Staverns Fortress]] which dates to the 1680s. The island is a current refuge for artists.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Nickel |first1=Phyllis |title=Norwegian Cruising Guide—Vol 2: Sweden, West Coast and Norway, Swedish Border to Bergen |last2=Valderhaug |first2=Hans Jakob |publisher=Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd. |year=2017 |isbn=9780995893962 |page=98}}</ref><ref name="DK" />

[[Kaupang]] has been described as the "chief attraction" for visitors in Larvik.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Engel |first=Lyle Kenyon |title=Scandinavia: A Simon & Schuster Travel Guide |publisher=Cornerstone Library |year=1963 |page=147}}</ref> Kapuang is also known as Norway's most important monument from the [[Viking Age]].<ref name="Cap" />{{rp|14}} Another source describes [[Mølen|Mølen Geopark]] as Larvik's most visited tourist attraction.<ref name="Cap" />{{rp|64}} Other attractions include the Maritime Museum, [[Fritzøehus]], Herregården, the home of [[Thor Heyerdahl]], and [[Bøkeskogen]]. Larvik is also home to [[Farris Bad]], the largest spa in the [[Nordic countries]], which has been described as one of Europe's best spa facilities.<ref name="LPN" />