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Tønsberg (pronounced [ˈtœ̂nsbær(ɡ)] ⓘ), historically Tunsberg, is a city [1] in Tønsberg Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located about 102 kilometres (63 miles) south-southwest of the capital city of Oslo on the western coast of the Oslofjord near its mouth onto the Skagerrak .
Apr 10, 2021 · Tønsberg is officially Norway’s oldest city, founded in 871. Today, the city is growing and is Norway’s 10th largest city. While southeast Norway is not as spectacular as the west, its coastline attracts thousands of holiday-hungry Norwegians every summer, and Tønsberg is at the top of the list.
Tønsberg is Norway's oldest city. Located about an hour's drive south of Oslo, this is the place Norwegians go to enjoy the boat life, beaches and skerries!
Nov 25, 2018 · Laying claim to be the country’s oldest city, Tønsberg was founded by the Vikings and went on to become of Norway’s most important cities in the Middle Ages. Tønsberg is located close to the Oslofjord and like many Norwegian cities, the water is of critical importance.
From Vikings of old times to the tourists of today, people have always flocked to Tønsberg. Discover “The World’s End” in Færder National Park with its beautiful archipelago and unique coastal landscape.
Apr 5, 2024 · About an hour and a half away from Oslo by train, Tønsberg is considered to be Norway’s oldest town, with some historians dating it back to the year 871. Here, you can see plenty of fascinating historical attractions, including Viking burial mounds and old church ruins.
Tønsberg in the Vestfold region is Norway’s oldest city. It actually dates back to the Viking era! By the Tønsberg harbor you can travel back in time at Vikingodden to experience the true size reconstruction of the legendary Oseberg Viking Ship and Klåstadskipet.
