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Porsgrunn is known as the porcelain town. In 1887, Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory opened and still high quality porcelain is produced here. The factory is open and you can join a guided tour and see the production from clay to burning. The Porcelain Museum is located next to the factory, here you can see over 1000 porcelain objects and get to know the factorys.
The Geopark in Porsgrunn has a visitor center in the same premises as the Porcelain Factory. Stop by and get a very interesting and exciting introduction to the world of geology. Also suitable for children, they can, among other things, learn more about the dinosaurs.

Across the other side of the river, Tollboden Porcelain Collection is located. A large collection which includes several thousand porcelain objects, mostly...Read More

Across the other side of the river, Tollboden Porcelain Collection is located. A large collection which includes several thousand porcelain objects, mostly donations from city residents. On this side of the river you will also will find DuVerden Sjøfartsmuseum + science center, the kids' absolute favorite!
Well worth a visit is the new porcelain church in Porsgrunn, Østre Porsgrunn church. With its modern look, it has become a landmark in Porsgrunn, loved by some and hated by others.

Porsgrunn also has the district's only Catholic church, Our Lady's Church, built on the model of Norwegian medieval stave churches.
If you are interested in contemporary art, take a trip to Kunsthall Grenland. Both norwegian and foreign contemporary art are disseminated here. Gallery Osebro conveys both visual arts and crafts and has approx. 10 exhibitions a year.

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The Crystalhouse in Brevik

Address

3950, Brevik

35 90 55 20

info@visitgrenland.no

"Krystallhuset" in Brevik was erected on the occasion Brevik 150th anniversary in 1995.

Brevik

35 90 55 20

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King Chulalongkorn

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3950, Brevik

In July 1907, a yacht anchored in Brevik. There was a great resurrection. It turned out that it was the Thai king, Chulalongkorn, who came to visit Brevik.

Brevik

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Stations – the porcelain rollers

Address

3920, Porsgrunn

35905520

See the intriguing ‘Stations’ installation in the centre of Porsgrunn.

Porsgrunn

35905520

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The Geopark visitor centre

Address

Porselensveien 6 A, 3920, Porsgrunn

+ 47 913 88 445

post@geanor.no

The Gea Norvegica Geopark visitor center is located at the porcelain factory in Porsgrunn. Here, both children and adults can learn more about the natural history of our planet.

Porsgrunn

+ 47 913 88 445

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Production at Porsgrund Porcelain Factory

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Porselensveien 12, 3920, Porsgrunn

410 04 180

post@porsgrund.com

Everything from coffee cups to magnificent art vases.

Porsgrunn

410 04 180

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Østre Porsgrunn Church

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Kirkebakken 26, 3921, Porsgrunn

35 56 34 02

porsgrunn.menighet@kirken.no

The new church in Porsgrunn, Østre Porsgrunn church, is an architectural gem and has become Porsgrunn's new landmark.

Porsgrunn

35 56 34 02

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Kunsthall Grenland

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Storgata 164, 3915, Porsgrunn

andreas@kunsthallgrenland.no

Kunsthall Grenland conveys Norwegian and international contemporary art. KG is located in Ælvespeilet culturhouse in Porgrunn.

Porsgrunn

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The ‘straw painters’ at Porsgrund Porcelain Factory

Address

Porselensveien 12, 3920, Porsgrunn

410 04 180

post@porsgrund.com

At Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory, you can see how porcelain painters decorate porcelain, including the world-famous straw pattern.

Porsgrunn

410 04 180

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Auksjonshallen

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Porselensveien 6, 3920, Porsgrunn

900 22 424

post@auksjonshallen.no

Auksjonshallen in Porsgrunn combines an auction house and antique shop.

Porsgrunn

900 22 424

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Batteriet at Øya in Brevik

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3950, Brevik

35 56 51 79

info@visitgrenland.no

Situated on the outermost part of Sylterøya, an island 10 min from the city Brevik.

Brevik

35 56 51 79

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Group 9 Gallery, BREVIK

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Hoffmannsgate 2, 3950, Brevik

norasam@online.no

Since they were founded, "Group 9" in Brevik has run a permanent gallery business with approx. 7-8 exhibitions annually.

Brevik

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Brevik Town Museum

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Kirkevegen 4, Brevik Gamle Rådhus, 3950, Brevik

478 47 526

brevikhistorielag@gmail.com

Brevik Museum is located in the old town hall in Brevik, erected in 1761.

Brevik

478 47 526

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The Porcelain Museum

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Porselensveien 6, 3920, Porsgrunn

+ 47 35 54 45 00

post@telemark.museum.no

Welcome to the Porcelain Museum where tradition is combined with digital technology and dialogue. An unique porcelain experience in Porsgrunn!

Porsgrunn

+ 47 35 54 45 00

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

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Olavsgt. 19, 3922, Porsgrunn

35 55 07 93

porsgrunn@katolsk.no

The only Catholic church in Telemark, built in the "dragon style" in 1899.

Porsgrunn

35 55 07 93

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Osebrostrøket district

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Østre brygge, 3915, Porsgrunn

35 90 55 20

info@visittelemark.no

Osebro is the best preserved part of Porsgrunn town.

Porsgrunn

35 90 55 20

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Porsgrunds Porcelain Factory - factory outlet

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Porselensv 12, 3921, Porsgrunn

98216932

caroline.velle@porsgrund.com

Norway's only porcelain factory, Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory, is located in Porsgrunn and is known for high quality and innovative design. Visit the factory outlet and make a great purchase.

Porsgrunn

98216932

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Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Porsgrunn

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Porselensvegen 6a, 3920, Porsgrunn

91388445

post@geanor.no

South of Porsgrunn, across Frierfjorden, there is an extensive fault, the results of a period of earthquakes about 300 million years ago.

Porsgrunn

91388445

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Mule Varde

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Vetle Mules vei 16, 3944, Porsgrunn

35 54 70 00

postmottak@porsgrunn.kommune.no

Mule Varde in Porsgrunn is publicly owned, and after extensive restorations, Mule Varde appears today as an open garden of splendor.

Porsgrunn

35 54 70 00

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Historical garden, Porsgrunn town museum

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Kulltangveien 59, 3933, Porsgrunn

35 54 45 00

post@telemark.museum.no

A hidden pearl right in the center at Porsgrunn City Museum.

Porsgrunn

35 54 45 00

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Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark

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Porselensvegen 6a, 3920, Porsgrunn

91388445

post@geanor.no

As the first geopark in Scandinavia, Gea Norvegica became member of the Global Geoparks Network/European Geoparks Network in 2006.

Porsgrunn

91388445

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