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Tønsberg, Administrative municipality in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway

Tønsberg Municipality covers 329 square kilometers of southeastern Norway, situated at the head of Tønsbergfjorden with numerous population centers including Barkåker and Husøy.

Founded in 871, Tønsberg Municipality contains the ruins of Castrum Tunsbergis, which stood as Norway's largest medieval castle during the thirteenth century.

The Oseberg Mound within the municipality yielded the discovery of a complete Viking ship, providing extensive insights into ninth-century Norse craftsmanship.

The municipality maintains 43 council representatives who oversee education, healthcare services, and social welfare programs for its population of 58,561 residents.

Metal workshops, shipyards, paper mills, and silverware production facilities form the industrial foundation of this Norwegian maritime center.

Inception: 871

Capital city: Tønsberg

Shares border with: Horten Municipality, Færder Municipality, Sandefjord, Holmestrand, Larvik

Website: https://tonsberg.kommune.no

GPS coordinates: 59.29806,10.42361

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23

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