• Øvre Langgate street (Tønsberg). Tønsberg is mostly a shopping town and an administrative centre. It is also noted especially for its silverware.
  • The area is full of things to do and see, and a visit to Tønsberg Old Town is a great way to explore the history and culture of this region.
  • Tønsberg and Færder. Coastal charm in Norway’s oldest town. Scroll down for inspiration, or plan your trip now.
  • Tønsberg transformed into an important harbour town. King James VI of Scotland stopped here on his way to meet Anne of Denmark in Oslo to get married.
  • From Vikings of old times to the tourists of today, people have always flocked to Tønsberg. ... Explore the pier in Norway's oldest town.
  • In the middle ages, Tønsberg was a power center. The houses, churches, monasteries, and graveyards of Tønsberg have characterized the town.
  • There is industry and Tønsberg claims to be the oldest town in Norway, as it is mentioned by the recorder Snorre as existing already in 871.
  • Considered to be the oldest town in Norway, Tønsberg was founded c. ad 871 and became an important trading centre.
  • Tønsberg is a beautiful harbour town located in the Vestfold county, the second smallest of the 19 Norwegian counties (fylke).
  • As mentioned, the town of Tønsberg is the oldest town in Norway. It was founded during the Viking Age, and celebrated its millennial jubilee in 1871!
  • The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Tønsberg. The municipality covers an area of 107 square kilometres (41 square miles).