Introducing Tønsberg
Tønsberg is the oldest town in Norway, although so distant are its origins that few interesting remnants remain in what is now a largely modern town. There are nonetheless a few Viking-era ruins and a decrepit castle that together make Tønsberg worth a brief detour as you head along the coast.
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The tourist office (33 35 45 20; www.visittonsberg.com; Nedre Langatte 36; 9am-7pm Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun mid-Jun-early Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm rest-of-year), at Tønsberg Brygge waterfront, produces the excellent Tønsberg Guide.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Where to go outside Oslo
by norwegian27 23 June 2008
Even if you wanted, I don't think you will have time to do much in that time (meaning the Norway in a nutshell trip would be really pushing…
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Re: DK-NO-SE Itinerary - suggestions welcome!
by hgaarder 12 May 2008
If passing through Oslo, you should see the viking ships. I do not understand this advice for Tønsberg. It's a boring small town, althoug…
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Re: DK-NO-SE Itinerary - suggestions welcome!
by GraceSabai17200820 12 May 2008
Itinerary? Toss it! Play it by ear. I had a very tight knit itinerary for Australia, and had I have follwed it, I would have not met a…
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