Tønsberg

The town of Tønsberg is a centre of culture with a vibrant nightlife. The port reflects 1,200 years of maritime history, with the construction of a replica of the Klåstad ship, the completed replica of the Oseberg ship, the Arctic ship “Berntine” and the steamer “Kysten”, as well as an exhibition on shipping in the old customs house and the Tønsberg Coast Culture Centre with its expertise on wooden boats. The Klåstad ship, which is Norway’s fourth preserved Viking ship, can be seen at the Slottsfjell Museum. Great views from Slottsfjellet. Haugar Art Museum has a permanent exhibition space. The town has one of Norway’s best marinas for visitors. There is an information point for Færder National Park with information in Norwegian, English, Polish and German outside the Tønsberg port authority office.