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Telemark - Norway

Eidanger

Eidanger is a rural parish and former municipality of Porsgrunn, in Telemark County, Norway. 20px This section requires expansion.

Located at 59.1167, 9.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.118 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Norway, Populated places in Porsgrunn

Frierfjord

Frierfjorden is a fjord in the Grenland traditional district in the county of Telemark, Norway. It stretches from Brevik, and Gunneklevfjord, to the mouth of the Porsgrunn river (in Norwegian Porsgrunnselva). At the fjord mouth, Breviksstrømmen, it is about 300 m across and is crossed by the Brevik bridge (in Norwegian Breviksbrua). Somewhat further in a new bridge, the Grenland bridge (in Norwegian Grenlandsbrua) also crosses the fjord, carrying across Norway's highest cable stayed bridge.

Located at 59.0991, 9.61819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.116 miles away.
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Fjords of Telemark, Porsgrunn

Frednes Bridge

Frednes Bridge (Frednesbrua) is a bridge located on Highway 354 in Porsgrunn municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The bridge crosses the Porrsgrunn River (Porsgrunnselva) at the mouth where the Skien River (Skiensvassdraget) passes out into Frierfjord at the site of Norsk Hydro's factory complex. The bridge was completed in 1995. It is constructed of prestressed concrete with a drawbridge span over the main channel.

Located at 59.1344, 9.63056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Bridges in Telemark, Buildings and structures in Porsgrunn, 1995 establishments in Norway

Porsgrunn Bridge

Porsgrunn Bridge (in Norwegian Porsgrunnsbrua) is a drawbridge constructed of concrete. It is locations in Porsgrunn town and municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The bridge, which was completed in 1958, connects the eastern and western sides of Porsgrunn town center. It crosses the Porsgrunn River (in Norwegian Porsgrunnselva) a little above the point where the Skien watershed discharges into the Frierfjord. The boat traffic has an 8 meter bridge clearance.

Located at 59.14, 9.642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Bridges in Telemark, Bridges completed in 1958, 1958 establishments in Norway

Sneltvedt

Sneltvedt is a village in the municipality of Skien, Norway, located east of Skien city. Its population is 234. Sneltvedt is also a surname. According to SSB (Statistics Norway) about hundred persons are named "Sneltvedt" as their last name.

Located at 59.2175, 9.63778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.125 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Snurråsen

Snurråsen is a village in Siljan municipality, Norway. Its population is 336.

Located at 59.2925, 9.7125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.130 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Herre, Norway

Herre is a village in Bamble municipality, Norway. It is located west of Porsgrunn, across the Frierfjord. Its population is 1,356.

Located at 59.1, 9.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.116 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Skagerak Arena

Skagerak Arena is a football stadium located in Skien, Norway. It was formerly called Odd Stadion, and was built in 1923 as the home ground of Odd Grenland Ballklubb. The stadium is often referred to as Falkum, being situated in that area of Skien. The stadium is currently undergoing an extensive redevelopment process, begun in November 2006, which produced a modern all-seater venue by April 2008.

Located at 59.2111, 9.58972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.124 miles away.
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Football venues in Norway, Event venues established in 1923, 1923 establishments in Norway, Sports venues in Skien, Odd Grenland

Skotfoss

Skotfoss is a village in Skien municipality, Norway. It is located near the outlet of the lake Norsjø. From 1837 Skotfoss was administratively a part of Solum municipality. Solum became a part of Skien municipality on 1 January 1964. The village have a population of 1,800 people. The sports team Skotfoss TIF was founded in 1893-1894. The club is currently in the 2010 Norwegian Third Division. The Norwegian footballer Frode Johnsen has played for the team, and Johnsen grew up in the village.

Located at 59.2, 9.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.122 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Åfoss

Åfoss is a village in Skien municipality, Norway. It is located near the outlet of the lake Norsjø. From 1837 Åfoss was administratively a part of Solum municipality. Solum became a part of Skien municipality on 1 January 1964.

Located at 59.2, 9.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.123 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Gjerpen

Gjerpen is a former township which is now part of the municipality of Skien, in Telemark county, Norway.

Located at 59.2231, 9.60861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.125 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Norway

Herøya

Herøya is a peninsula in the municipality of Porsgrunn, Norway. It is located between the fjords of Frierfjord to the west and Gunneklevfjord to the east, at the mouth of Telemarksvassdraget. The name stems from the word hare because of the large number of these that is said to have inhabited the previous island (øya). The peninsula features a large industrial park that was founded in 1928 and contains major facilities of Norsk Hydro, Yara, and REC.

Located at 59.1125, 9.64111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.117 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Norway, Industrial parks in Norway, Norsk Hydro, Geography of Telemark, Villages in Telemark, Populated places in Porsgrunn, Populated places established in 1928

Skien Station

Skien Station is a railway station located about one kilometer from downtown Skien. The station serves as terminus for the regional trains on the Vestfold Line from Oslo via Vestfold and for the local trains to Notodden on the Bratsberg Line. The station was opened in 1917 as part of the Bratsberg Line. The old Skien station is located two kilometers further south, as it serves the city better.

Located at 59.2186, 9.60361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.124 miles away.
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Railway stations in Telemark, Railway stations on the Bratsberg Line, Railway stations on the Vestfold Line, Railway stations opened in 1917, 1917 establishments in Norway

Hoppestad

Hoppestad is a village in Skien municipality, Norway. Its population is 444.

Located at 59.25, 9.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.126 miles away.
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Villages in Telemark

Skien Fritidspark

Skien Fritidspark is a multi-purpose stadium located in Skien, Norway. It was completed in 2008, and is built around Skienshallen from 1968. The arena comprises two indoor sportshalls, an ice hockey venue, a large water park and several outdoor sports facilities. In 1975 Skienshallen hosted the European Gymnastics Championships, where Nadia Comăneci had her international breakthrough.

Located at 59.1864, 9.59583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.122 miles away.
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Handball venues in Norway, Indoor arenas in Norway, Indoor ice hockey venues in Norway, Sports venues in Skien, Multi-purpose stadiums in Norway, 1968 establishments in Norway, Sports venues completed in 1968

Porsgrunn/Skien

Porsgrunn/Skien is an urban area consisting of parts of the municipalities Skien, Porsgrunn and Bamble. The urban area has a population of 85.408.

Located at 59.0767, 9.68694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.115 miles away.
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Porsgrunn, Skien, Bamble

Porsgrunn Station

Porsgrunn Station is a railway station serving Porsgrunn, Norway. It serves regional trains on Vestfold Line and local trains on Bratsberg Line, all operated by the Norwegian State Railways. The station was built as part of Vestfold Line, then known as the Jarlsberg Line, and opened on 24 November 1882. In 1917, it became a station along the Bratsberg Line. The original station building was drawn by Balthazar Lange, and inspired by the concurrent style on the Østfold Line.

Located at 59.1391, 9.65936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Railway stations in Porsgrunn, Railway stations on the Bratsberg Line, Railway stations on the Vestfold Line, Railway stations opened in 1882, 1882 establishments in Norway

Eidanger Station

Eidanger Station is a disused railway station in Porsgrunn, Norway on the Vestfold Line. The station is the terminus of the Brevik Line and the traditional terminus of the Bratsberg Line, although the border between the Bratsberg and Vestfold Line has since been moved to Skien Station.

Located at 59.1239, 9.69583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Railway stations on the Bratsberg Line, Railway stations on the Vestfold Line, Railway stations in Porsgrunn, Railway stations opened in 1882, 1882 establishments in Norway, Disused railway stations in Norway, Year of disestablishment missing

Pors Stadion

Pors Stadion is the home stadium of the second division football team Pors Grenland. Pors Stadion is located on the westside of Porsgrunnselva river in Porsgrunn, an area locally termed "Vessia". There is earthwork on three sides of the field, and on one straight there are stands without cover for about 1,000 spectators. Record attendance was 8,000 people during a game against Skeid on September 5, 1954.

Located at 59.1521, 9.64284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.120 miles away.
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Football venues in Norway, Sport in Porsgrunn, Sports venues in Telemark, 1936 establishments in Norway, Event venues established in 1936, Buildings and structures in Porsgrunn

Eikonrød Station

Eikonrød Station is a former railway station on the Vestfold Line, located at Eikonrød in Skien, Norway.

Located at 59.1898, 9.6255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.123 miles away.
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Railway stations in Telemark, Railway stations on the Bratsberg Line, Railway stations on the Vestfold Line, Disused railway stations in Norway, Railway stations opened in 1916, 1916 establishments in Norway, Buildings and structures in Skien, Year of disestablishment missing

Skien Church

Skien Church is a Neo-Gothic church from 1894, located in Skien, Telemark county in Norway. The church is the main church in Skien and has 1,200 seats. The church is 47 meters long with a tower height of 68 meters for two twin towers, the interior height is 17 meters. The church was designed by architect Martin Hagbarth Schytte-Berg. Inspiration was taken from the German architects John Vollmer and John Otzens.

Located at 59.2103, 9.60639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.124 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Skien, Churches in Telemark, Religious buildings completed in 1894, Event venues established in 1894, 1894 establishments in Norway, 19th-century Church of Norway church buildings

Porsgrunn videregående skole

Porsgrunn videregående skole is an upper secondary school located in the town of Porsgrunn, in the county Telemark, in Norway. The school is Telemark county's biggest school together with Skien videregående skole, and has a total of 1150 students and about 170 employees.

Located at 59.1383, 9.66889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Norway, Buildings and structures in Porsgrunn

Vår Frue Church (Porsgrunn)

Vår Frue Church (English: Church of Our Lady, Norwegian: Vår Frue kirke) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Porsgrunn in Telemark, Norway. The church is located in the center of town just south of Porsgrunn River, at the intersection of Sverresgate and Aalsgate. The church was built in 1899 by Haldor Larsen Børve and is a classic example of Dragestil architecture.

Located at 59.1376, 9.65162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Churches in Telemark, 19th-century church buildings in Norway, 1899 establishments in Norway, Buildings and structures in Porsgrunn, Roman Catholic Churches in Norway, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1899

Østre Porsgrunn Church

Østre Porsgrunn Church was a church in the Rococo style built in 1760 and located in the city of Porsgrunn in Telemark, Norway. In 2011 the building was completely destroyed by a fire. The church was built in the Kirkehaugen district of Eastern Porsgrunn. The church site is located on Kirkebakken 17, just east of Fylkesvei 356.

Located at 59.1363, 9.64792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Churches in Telemark, Buildings and structures in Porsgrunn, Rococo architecture of Norway, Church of Norway churches, Destroyed churches, Places of worship destroyed by arson, Wooden churches, Religious buildings completed in 1760

Amphitrite, the wave and the sea birds

Amphitrite, the wave and the sea birds (Norwegian: Amfitrite, bølgen og havfuglene) is a 4 m tall stainless steel sculpture by Jørleif Uthaug located in Porsgrunn, Norway. The work consists of a nude female figure and two seabirds gliding over a large geometric wave. It is one of Uthaug's most recognizable and celebrated works.

Located at 59.1397, 9.65111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.119 miles away.
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Outdoor sculptures in Norway, Porsgrunn, Steel sculptures, Modernist sculpture, Abstract Figurative, 1985 establishments in Norway