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Tønsberg, Norway
Vestfold · Norway
Tønsberg is a mid-size city in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 55,387. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 55,387 |
| Population Density | 5,362 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.2675°, 10.4076° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestfold |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
About Tønsberg
Tønsberg is a mid-size city in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 55,387. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Tønsberg
Tønsberg has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1110 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2675°N, 10.4076°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Tønsberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Tønsberg
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greveskogen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Teie skole | - | - | - | - |
| Teigar ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Eik skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ringshaug skole | - | - | - | - |
| Granly skole | - | - | - | - |
| Presterød ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Presterød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sandeåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Husvik skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tønsberg Læringssenter | - | - | - | - |
| Ringshaug ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Byskogen kombinerte skole | - | - | - | - |
| Færder videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vear ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skagerak International School, Tønsberg | - | - | - | - |
| Wang Ung Tønsberg | - | - | - | - |
| Tønsberg bibelskole | - | - | - | - |
| Slottsfjellet videregående | - | - | - | - |
| Kompetansebyggeren | - | - | - | - |
| Elihu kristne grunnskole | - | - | - | - |
| Tønsberg kulturskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vear skole | - | - | - | - |
| Træleborg skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tønsberg
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tønsberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminiummuseet | ||||
| Færder Militærhistoriske Museum | ||||
| Gokstad Kystlag | ||||
| Gulli skolemuseum | ||||
| Haugar kunstmuseum | ||||
| Holmestrand museum | ||||
| Horten bilmuseum | ||||
| Hvalfangstmuseet | ||||
| Hvasser Kystmuseum | ||||
| KNM Narvik | ||||
| Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Lokalhistorisk senter | ||||
| Midgard vikingsenter | ||||
| Motormuseet | ||||
| Munchs hus | ||||
| Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang» | ||||
| Preus Fotomuseum | ||||
| Reidvin-tunet | ||||
| Royal Norwegian Navy Museum | ||||
| Slottsfjellsmuseet | ||||
| Stokke bygdetun | ||||
| The Whaler «Southern Actor» | ||||
| Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter | ||||
| Våle prestegård | ||||
| Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum | ||||
| Vestfoldarkivet | ||||
| Vestfoldtunet |
Libraries in Tønsberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andebu bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmestrand bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Prison library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revetal bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandefjord bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokke bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tjøme bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tønsberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veierland Gårdsusalg |
Hotels in Tønsberg
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tønsberg
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tønsberg
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tønsberg
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tønsberg
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tønsberg
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tønsberg
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tønsberg
20 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tønsberg
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tønsberg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tønsberg
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tønsberg
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tønsberg
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tønsberg
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tønsberg
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tønsberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Færder Mikrobryggeri | ||||
| Sandar Haandverksbryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Tønsberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tønsberg
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tønsberg
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tønsberg
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kaldnes post i butikk | |
| Lofts-Eik post i butikk | |
| Råel post i butikk | |
| Tolvsrød post i butikk | |
| Tønsberg post i butikk | |
| Trudvang post i butikk | |
| Vear post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Tønsberg
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unicare Jeløy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tønsberg
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eik kirke | |
| Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sem kirke | |
| Solvang kirke | |
| Solvang kirke | |
| Søndre Slagen kirke | |
| St. Olav kirke | |
| Svend Foyns bedehus | |
| Teie kirke | |
| Tønsberg domkirke | |
| Tønsberg Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Vallø kapell | |
| Vallø kirke | |
| Vear arbeidskirke |
Explore Near Tønsberg
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tønsberg
53 places within 15 km
- • Borrehaugene
- • Oseberghaugen
- • Bastøybukta
- • Borrestranda
- • Fjærholmen
- • Hellastranda
- • Hvervodden
- + 9 more
- • Tunsberghus
- • Bunker
- • Bolærne fort
- • Håøya fort
- • Kongshavn fort
- • Prinds Christians Batterie
- • Sundåsbatteriet
- + 1 more
- • Ditt Galleri
- • Galleri Ask
- • Galleri Smalgangen
- • Vestfold Kunstsenter
- • Fulehuk fyr
- • Brentås
- • Herkelås
- • Kleivåsen
- • Leirfjell
- • Lille Herkelås
- + 8 more
- • Bredestuen
- • Mikaelskirken
- • Teglkastellet
- • Fløyåsen
- • Glanern
- • Herkelås
- • Rønnsåsen
- • Storåstoppen
- + 3 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tønsberg
What is the population of Tønsberg?
Tønsberg has a population of 55,387 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,362 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tønsberg?
Tønsberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.