Langesund

Langesund
Langesund Location in Norway
Coordinates: 59°0′N 9°45′E / 59.000°N 9.750°E / 59.000; 9.750
Country	Norway
County	Vestfold og Telemark
Municipality	Bamble
Population
• Total	5,500

Langesund herred
Former Municipality
Adm. Center	Langesund
Created from	Bamble in 1915
Incorporated into	Bamble in 1964

Langesund (help·info) is the administrative centre of the municipality of Bamble, Norway.

The town of Langesund was established as a municipality 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). It was merged with Bamble 1 January 1964.

In the early days, Langesund was one of the most important shipping towns in Norway. Peter Wessel Tordenskiold got one of his ships built in Langesund, .

It is possible to visit the remains of the old Coastal Fortress on Langesundstangen on the extreme end of the Langesund peninsula. The fort was established during the Second World War by Nazi Germany and later used by the Norwegian Coastal Artillery and Home Guard until 1993.

Langesund is one of the most celebrated summer towns in Norway because of the large number of sunny days. It is also well known for Wrightegaarden, a building that hosts outdoor concerts every weekend the whole summer. Artists like Bob Dylan, A-ha, Elton John and Little Richard have played in Wrightegaarden.

Landmarks[]

The most famous landmark in Langesund is Langøytangen fyr, a lighthouse placed on the peak of Langøya, a kilometre-long island right outside of Langesund. The island group east of the town are called Arøya.

A short walk outside of the town centre, facing the Skagerrak strait, lies the decommissioned military fort known as .

Mathematician Atle Selberg, musician Vidar Busk, Norwegian-American Lutheran theologian Marcus Olaus Bøckmann and Instagram influencer were all born in Langesund.

Cultural contribution[]

Artists like Vidar Busk and are originally from Langesund. The concertplace is famous for its intimate concerts and is hosting big Norwegian bands like every year. Langesund is mentioned in the opening lyrics of Postgirobygget's song .

The name[]

The meaning of the name is 'the long strait.'

Coordinates: 59°00′N 9°45′E / 59.000°N 9.750°E / 59.000; 9.750

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