St. Olav's Church

#111 among destinations in Norway

Top attraction, Church, Ruins

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St. Olav's Church are a ruins in the municipality of Bamble in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. ()

Local name: Olavskirken ruin Coordinates: 59°0'35"N, 9°39'48"E

Location

Europaveien 470Langesund 3967 TelemarkNorway

Contact

+47 35 97 41 13

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Day trips

St. Olav's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bamble Church, Langøytangen Lighthouse, Langesundsfjord, Brevik Bridge.

~160 ftSE
Church
Bamble Church
1 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Telemark County, Norway, Bamble Church stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This medieval stone church, dating back to the 12th century, has been a place of worship and community gathering...
3.6 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Langøytangen Lighthouse
93 min walk • Langøytangen Lighthouse is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Langesundsfjord
126 min walk • The Langesundsfjord, also known as the Breviksfjord, is a stretch of fjord from northern Skagerrak, between the islands of Sandøya, Bjørkøya and Siktesøya in Porsgrunn municipality and the mainland of Bamble municipality, in Telemark county in the southeastern part of Norway.
3 miN
Bridge
Brevik Bridge, Porsgrunn
77 min walk • Brevik Bridge is one of two bridges that span the mouth of the Frierfjord. It connects the municipalities of Bamble and Porsgrunn in Vestfold og Telemark county. On the west side, in Bamble, lies Stathelle, while on the east side lies Brevik in Porsgrunn.
3 miN
Bridge
Grenland Bridge, Porsgrunn
77 min walk • Grenland Bridge is Norway's highest cable-stayed bridge with a tower height of 168 metres. The bridge, which opened in 1996, is on route E18. It crosses the Frierfjord, a fjord which separates the municipalities of Porsgrunn and Bamble in Vestfold og Telemark county.
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Eidangerfjord
139 min walk • Eidangerfjord is a fjord located in Porsgrunn municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is 6 km long, and stretches between Brevik and the island village of Sandøya. The largest island located in the fjord is Kattøya, located at the head of Eidangerfjord.
4.1 miN
Harbor
Grenland Terminal, Langesund
105 min walk • The Grenland Terminal, also known as the Brevik Terminal, is a combined rail freight terminal and port located at Heistad just north of Brevik in Porsgrunn, Norway.
4.2 miNE
Island
Løvøya
108 min walk • Løvøya is an island in Ormefjorden in Porsgrunn municipality, Norway. On the island Morten Thrane Esmark found a black mineral which was sent to Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius for examination in 1828 for further analysis.
5.7 miE
Island
Håøya
145 min walk • Håøya is a haven for hikers, with its network of scenic trails that wind through the island's rugged terrain. From leisurely strolls along the coastline to more challenging hikes up to the island's highest peaks, there is something for hikers of all levels to enjoy.