Place to visit
Elingård, Norway: what it is and when to go
Elingård is a building in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway (Elingaard Herregård) (Tønsberg Municipality). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway · History, Museums and art
- Local name
- Elingaard Herregård
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TRF Sandefjord(Torp), 32 km as the crow flies
- Website
- no.wikipedia.org
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 59.25225, 10.80259
What it is and where
Elingård is a building in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway (Elingaard Herregård) (Tønsberg Municipality). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tønsberg Municipality, where this site lists 82 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.25225, 10.80259; the nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, Sandefjord(Torp)), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Elingård is December to March and May to September.
- JanBest time6:33
- FebBest time8:53
- MarBest time11:22
- AprPossible14:09
- MayBest time16:39
- JunBest time18:11
- JulBest time17:32
- AugBest time15:15
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovPossible7:14
- DecBest time5:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | December to March and May to September | April and October to November |
| Museums and art | December to March and May to September | April and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Elingård has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Onsøy ChurchChurch in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway2.8 km
- KrokstadfjordenBay6.3 km
- MærrapannaProtected area in Norway6.7 km
- RauerProtected area in Norway (Naturbase code: VV00002975)6.8 km
- Kyststien i RådeHiking7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: History
- Geirangerfjord: fjord in Norway
- Urnes Stave Church: church building in Luster, Vestland, Norway
- Bryggen: series of Hanseatic commercial buildings in Bergen, Norway
- German battleship Tirpitz: 1939 Bismarck-class battleship
- Oslo Opera House: opera house in Oslo, Norway
- Nærøyfjord: fjord in Vestland county, Norway
Every Norway place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Elingård?
It is a building in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway (Elingaard Herregård in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Elingård?
December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48.
How do you get to Elingård?
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Onsøy Church, Krokstadfjorden, Mærrapanna. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Tønsberg Municipality82 places to see in and around Tønsberg Municipality, Norway: Tønsberg Cathedral, Færder National Park, Verdens Ende. Best time: May to September.
- History869 places for history in Norway, from Geirangerfjord to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and May to September. Each with its own season by altit
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Elingård on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.