Tønsberg
Generally regarded as the oldest city in Norway, Tønsberg traces its origins to at least 871 and was mentioned by Snorri Sturluson in Harald Hårfagre's saga. The ruins of Castrum Tunsbergis — Norway's largest castle in the 13th century — crown Slottsfjellet hill above a walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene and views over the Oslofjord. The city is also the site of Oseberg Mound, where the 9th-century Oseberg Ship was excavated, and hosts an outdoor music festival at the fortress each July.
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- Population55,387
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Tønsberg: quick answers
Where is Tønsberg?
Tønsberg is in Vestfold, Norway, about 54 km34 miles in a straight line from Drammen.
How do you get to Tønsberg?
The nearest airport is Sandefjord(Torp) (TRF), about 36 min away by road. The nearest train station is Porsgrunn, about 51 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tønsberg?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is October, with about 118 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tønsberg?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 34 restaurants, 16 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Tønsberg?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Drammen, Sandefjord and Holmestrand.