Norway Eastern Norway Tonsberg
Historic Places
Norway's oldest town, Tonsberg is home to a number of interesting historic sites, museums, and cultural venues.
Tønsberg is a municipality in Vestfold county, southern Norway, on the western coast of the Oslofjord.
Perhaps the most important landmark in the town is Slottsfjellet - the tower standing on the hill. Other notable landmarks include The Haugar Art Museum, Foynegården, Ruins of St. Olav's Church and Oseberghaugen - a Viking era burial mound. The Oseberg ship was found in this site.
Tønsberg is also noted for the silverware produced in town.
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Norway's oldest town, Tonsberg is home to a number of interesting historic sites, museums, and cultural venues.
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Feel history come alive as you wander through the ancient streets of Tonsberg.
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An excellent museum housed in a beautiful old building, home to an impressive collection of artwork and contemporary art.
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Explore the impressive medieval fortress, with a 19C memorial tower, surrounded by beautiful green lawns.
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