Brevik Bridge, Porsgrunn

Name: Brevik Bridge
Address: Porsgrunn, Norway

#6 among attractions in Porsgrunn

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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. ()

Local name: Brevikbrua Length: 2221 ftWidth: 34 ftHeight: 262 ftCoordinates: 59°2'60"N, 9°41'40"E

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Porsgrunn Norway

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Brevik Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bamble Church, St. Olav's Church, Langøytangen Lighthouse, Gunneklevfjord.

3 miS
Church
Bamble Church
77 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 miS
Church, Ruins
St. Olav's Church
77 min walk • St. Olav's Church are a ruins in the municipality of Bamble in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. The church ruins are located by the E18 which passes through Bamble. The ruins are situated northeast of the newer Bamble Church which was completed during 1845. Bamble Church was constructed in part with stone from the ruins.
4.7 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Langøytangen Lighthouse
120 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.
5.1 miNW
Fjord
Gunneklevfjord, Porsgrunn
130 min walk • Gunneklevfjord is a small fjord at the head of Frierfjord in Porsgrunn municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The west side of Gunneklevfjord is defined by the peninsula of Herøya, at the mouth of Telemarksvassdraget. Herøya features a large industrial park that was founded in 1928.
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Langesundsfjord
130 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Grenland Bridge, Porsgrunn
18 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.
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Eidangerfjord
62 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.
1.1 miN
Harbor
Grenland Terminal, Langesund
29 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.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Frierfjord
111 min walk • Frierfjorden is a fjord in the Grenland traditional district in the county of Telemark, Norway. It is an arm of the Langesundsfjord and well into the 1700s was also known as the Langesundsfjord. Frierfjorden stretches from the opening to Langesundsfjord in the south to the mouth of the Porsgrunn River in the north.
1.7 miE
Island
Løvøya
43 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.
4.8 miE
Island
Håøya
124 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.