Langesund

Travel Guide

Enjoy the Norwegian archipelago and a charming little town with wooden houses, inviting streets and a pretty harbour. 

A trip to Langesund will take you to the edge of the sea and let you experience coastal life to the full. The scenery is stunning here, and the area offers many hikes for you to try. Or simply relax on a boat trip and then enjoy an ice cream on the quay.

Langesund is in Telemark County, right out towards the Oslo fjord and Skagerrak. Around 5,500 people live on this beautiful peninsula, but during the summer months, tourists flock to the area. Langesund is a town with a long maritime tradition, and it was one of the most important shipping towns in Norway. It is also one of Norway’s sunniest places, so if you are hoping for a few days of sunshine, you are likely to find them here.

Take a trip to Tangen Fort to see the remains of the fort that used to be here. The stunning scenery and views across the fjord are an added bonus. Or visit Langøytangen lighthouse, which is now automated, and stay in a self-catering cottage. There might even be a concert on in the old Wrightgaarden during your stay. At Langøya farm, you can learn more about the gathering and processing of food resources from nature.

Your holiday to Langesund may coincide with one of the many festivals held here. As it can get very busy here during such events, it is worth booking accommodation ahead in plenty of time. Langesund also offers many beaches, but if you happen to be unlucky with the weather, take a trip to Langesund Bad swimming pool instead.

Oslo Torp Airport is approximately 35 miles away by car and offers international and domestic flights. Parking in the town centre is difficult in summer, but public transport connections are excellent. It is also possible to get here without a car.

If you want to experience the archipelago, a thriving festival life and beautiful beaches, then Langesund is a must visit! It gives you all the best parts of a Norwegian summer.

Quality Hotel Skjaergarden

Quality Hotel Skjaergarden

3 out of 5
Stathelleveien 35, Langesund, Bamble, Telemark
The price is RM479 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM479
RM537 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Bamble. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Badeparken and Langesund Ferry ...
8/10 Very Good! (874 reviews)
"Awesome staff. Very friendly"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Skjaergarden
Langesund Bad Hotell

Langesund Bad Hotell

3 out of 5
Badeveien 5 A, Bamble
The price is RM729 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
RM729
RM817 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bamble. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Church of Langesund and Langesund Ferry Terminal ...
7.2/10 Good! (71 reviews)
60+
"Flott for voksne som vil kombinere god mat og drikke med bad og sol. Fantastiske omgivelser"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Langesund Bad Hotell
Quality Hotel Grand Larvik

Quality Hotel Grand Larvik

4 out of 5
Storgata 38, Larvik
The price is RM620 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM620
RM694 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Larvik. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
"Very comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Grand Larvik
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Frogner Hovedgård

Frogner Hovedgård

2.5 out of 5
8 Frogner Ring, Skien, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this apartment in Skien. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Telemark Museum and Brekkeparken are located nearby.
"Rolig overnattingsted som er flott for barnefamilier."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2023

Frogner Hovedgård
Toldgaarden Gjestegaard

Toldgaarden Gjestegaard

3 out of 5
Kirkestredet 12, Larvik
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Larvik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tollerodden Park and Herregarden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
"Very relaxing"

Reviewed on 4 May 2023

Toldgaarden Gjestegaard
Telemark Apartments

Telemark Apartments

4 out of 5
48 Langgata, Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porsgrunn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions DuVerden Maritime Museum and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Veludstyret køkken og 3 gode senge Lidt for mange krummer og støv i skuffer på værelserne, men så er det godt der er en støvsuger"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Telemark Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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