Exploring the oldest city in Norway - Tønsberg

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Driving in Norway passing different districts in Tønsberg in the Vestfold og Telemark county. Enjoy watching this driving tour in Tonsberg Norway from the countryside to the old town, Sentrum and commercial areas of the city. Names of streets/roads and some establishments or buildings are identified as well in this video.

Tønsberg is generally regarded as the oldest city in Norway, founded by Vikings in the 9th century.

It is home to Tønsberg Fortress on Castle Mountain, which includes ruins from Castrum Tunsbergis, Norway's largest castle in the 13th century. An outdoor music festival is held at Tønsberg Fortress every July.

Tønsberg is also home of Oseberg Mound, where the 9th-century Oseberg Ship was excavated.

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Tønsberg, Norges eldste by
Tonsberg, Norway’s oldest city
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