From the seafarers of the Viking Age to the tourists of today – people have always flocked to Tønsberg. Norway’s oldest city is located one hour’s train ride south of Oslo, along the sunny side of the Oslofjord.
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. You may try sailing a Viking longship too, if you dare!
Explore the remains of Scandinavia’s largest medieval fortress and learn more about Tønsberg’s incredible history at the Slottsfjell museum. The Haugar Vestfold art museum is a popular venue for contemporary art. Music festivals like the Vestfold Festspillene sets the tone of the city the whole year through.
South of Tønsberg lies the beautiful island group Færder renowned for its remarkable beaches and skerries. Thousands of tourists come here in the summertime. In Færder you’ll find the islands Nøtterøy, Tjøme and Hvasser, where you can enjoy lazy days in the skerries, by the harbor or at sea.
The scenic spot The World’s End, Verdens Ende is situated at the southernmost tip of Tjøme. Its unique lighthouse makes it a popular destination even when all elements of nature are in play!
Get in-depth travel information on Tønsberg and Færder’s official website.
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Where to stay
From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Tønsberg and Færder.
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"Fjeldhøi" consist of 19 cabins with beds for 86 people. The cabins is a 100 meter from Sandøsund loshavn in Hvasser, on a small island in Færder, 25 km south of Norway's oldest town Tønsberg and right by Færder national park, on the outer part of Oslofjord. With a bridge connection with Brøtsø and Tjøme.
Food and drink
From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Tønsberg and Færder offers.
Getting to Tønsberg and Færder
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By train
The Vestfold line stops in Tønsberg on its route between Oslo and Skien. From Oslo, it takes about 1 hour by train to Tønsberg.
By car and bus
There are daily express bus services to Tønsberg from several parts of Eastern Norway. Visit Vy Express for timetables and prices.
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If you are driving from Oslo, take the E18 motorway to Tønsberg. The drive takes about 1 hour.
By plane
There are several domestic and international flights to and from Torp Sandefjord Airport. From there you can take a train or a bus to Tønsberg.
From Oslo Airportyou can travel by car or train to Tønsberg. Estimated travel time is about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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