Vrengenbrua

The Vrengenbrua spans 465 meters across the Vrengensundet strait, connecting the islands of Nøtterøy and Tjøme with a main span of 171 meters.

The original bridge, opened in 1932 by King Haakon VII, was Northern Europe's longest suspension bridge before being replaced by the current structure in 1981.

A bust of Mayor Hans L. Bache stands near the bridge on Tjøme side, along with King Haakon VII's gold-plated signature carved into the rock.

The bridge carries County Road 308 and maintains a clearance height of 27 meters, allowing vessels to pass underneath while serving approximately 4,000 vehicles daily.

During the 1970s, circus elephants had to cross the original bridge on foot as the structure could not support both their weight and the transport trucks.

Location: Færder

GPS coordinates: 59.16720,10.38580

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29