Place to visit
Gamlebyen, Norway: what it is and when to go
Gamlebyen is a visitor attraction in Norway. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49. 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
- Activity · History
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TRF Sandefjord(Torp), 40 km as the crow flies
- Website
- youtu.be
- Coordinates
- 59.20319, 10.95282
What it is and where
Gamlebyen is a visitor attraction in Norway. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 59.20319, 10.95282; the nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, Sandefjord(Torp)), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History 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 Gamlebyen is December to March and May to September.
- JanBest time6:34
- FebBest time8:53
- MarBest time11:22
- AprPossible14:09
- MayBest time16:38
- JunBest time18:10
- JulBest time17:31
- AugBest time15:14
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovPossible7:15
- DecBest time5:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49. 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.
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
- Østre Fredrikstad ChurchChurch in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway102 m
- Gamlebyen modelljernbanesenterWith kids159 m
- Nøisom Craft BeerBrewery806 m
- Fredrikstad CathedralChurch in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway902 m
- Glemmen ChurchChurch building in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway1.6 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 Gamlebyen?
It is a visitor attraction in Norway. 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 Gamlebyen?
December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49.
How do you get to Gamlebyen?
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 40 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 Østre Fredrikstad Church, Gamlebyen modelljernbanesenter, Nøisom Craft Beer. The rest is in the Norway guide.
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- 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.
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