Tønsberg, dating back to 871 is Norways oldest town. Tonsberg is located on the Oslo Fjord and is around a 1.5 hour drive from Norways capital, Oslo.
This old town has held on to much of it's history yet at the same time modernised to keep up with the times and is a very popular summer destination, especially for boat owners.
Tonsberg Brygga could be said to be the heart of the town, an almost constant flow of boats coming in and out of the marina and a wide selection of bars and restaurants by the water, draws people in to this hotspot of the town.
Slottsfjell tower stands tall over looking Tonsberg, a constant reminder of the history of the town. The tower is infact a memorial of the Fortress which once stood there and marked the 1000 year anniversary of the town. The fortress ruin is the largest archaeological site in Scandinavia. A short walk up to the tower provides a beautiful view across the fjord and over the town itself.
The Viking ship, Saga Oseberg, is a copy of a viking ship found in the Tonsberg area in 1904. The Oseberg foundation built the ship using only the methods and tools available during the Viking Era and depended mostly on the help of volunteers.
Tonsberg is a beautiful town and very easily accessible from Oslo Torp airport (20 minutes). (Oslo Gardermoen is the other side of Oslo, a 2 hour journey away)
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