Langesundsfjord

#521 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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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. ()

Local name: Langesundsfjorden Coordinates: 59°0'0"N, 9°48'0"E

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VestfoldNorway

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Langesundsfjord – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.9 miW
Church
Bamble Church
125 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...
4.9 miW
Church, Ruins
St. Olav's Church
126 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.
1.6 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Langøytangen Lighthouse
42 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
Bridge
Brevik Bridge, Porsgrunn
130 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.
4.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hallevannet
123 min walk • Hallevannet is a lake in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark county, Norway.
6.5 miSE
Lighthouse
Tvistein Lighthouse
165 min walk • Tvistein Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It was first lit in 1908, and was automated in 1988.
5.7 miNW
Bridge
Grenland Bridge, Porsgrunn
147 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.
5.8 miNW
Harbor
Grenland Terminal, Langesund
149 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.
4.5 miNW
Island
Løvøya
114 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.
1.8 miNE
Island
Håøya
45 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.