Things to see and do Tønsberg

Exhibiting interesting contemporary art paintings. The museum is housed in the former Naval University, a brick building constructed between 1918 and 1921 by architects Bjerke & Eliassen, in collaboration with sculptor Wilhelm Rasmussen. Year-round activities for young and old. Guided tours for babies, for example! A small souvenir store offers fun things to take home. Great postcards!

This museum houses various exhibitions on archaeology, traditional fishing, whaling and includes an open air museum composed of 13 buildings. Activities proposed for children all year long (see on their website), temporary exhibitions sometimes, guided tours including in English, in short, a museum that knows how to propose nice things for the happiness of the visitors! Also a small café (open only in summer) that offers small snacks. A souvenir shop that sells jewellery, books and costumes.

Tønsberg was an important trading centre. Located in the town centre, it is the ruins of the most important Scandinavian castle built in the 13th century for King Håkon Håkonsson and his son, Magnus Lagabøter, and destroyed in 1503. Part of the castle walls and fortifications remain, as well as an observation tower, the royal hall and the church dating from 1191. Entrance fee required. A visit not to be missed if you decide to pass through the very charming town of Tønsberg.