Langesund, an old and charming costal town dating back to 1765, is the regional administration centre.
It has strong traditions as a harbour for lumber, shipbuilding and ice and is beautifully situated on the fjord of the same name. In the centre of town are a number of well-preserved and restored buildings from the late 18th century.
The area around Langesund is reowned for its interesting flora and geology. Steinvika and Krogshavn are two outdor areas suitable for families and swimming.
Bamble's Landscape - Exciting Geology Through Millions of Years
The rocks in Steinvika were created in the earth's antiquity, for approx. 461-451 million…
Great hiking area near Rognstranda in Bamble. Beautiful forests and flora.
Bamble is dominated by two types of landscape with completely different geological…
The landscape with the escarpments, "flauane" in Norwegian, is characteristic of the…
At Rugtvedt in Bamble, a new exciting locality has emerged, a sandy beach that was…
"Krystallhuset" in Brevik was erected on the occasion Brevik 150th anniversary in 1995.
Brevik Museum is located in the old town hall in Brevik, erected in 1761.
Foldvik Family Park is an eldorado for families with an outstanding selection of fun…
The new church in Porsgrunn, Østre Porsgrunn church, is an architectural gem and has…
A hidden pearl right in the center at Porsgrunn City Museum.
South of Porsgrunn, across Frierfjorden, there is an extensive fault, the results of a…
Welcome to the Porcelain Museum where tradition is combined with digital technology and…
Norway's only porcelain factory, Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory, is located in Porsgrunn…
As the first geopark in Scandinavia, Gea Norvegica became member of the Global Geoparks…