Tjøme (village)

Tjøme Church (Norwegian: Tjøme kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tjøme. It is the church for the Tjøme parish which is part of the Tønsberg domprosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Tunsberg. The stone and brick church was built in a long church design in 1867 using plans drawn up by the architect Anders Thorød. The church seats about 320 people.

Tjøme is an island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 24.5-square-kilometre (9.5 sq mi) island lies immediately south of the large island of Nøtterøy, between the Ytre Oslofjord (to the east) and the Tønsbergfjorden (to the west). The smaller island of Veierland lies west of the island and Hvasser lies to the east. The island of Tjøme is connected to the islands of Nøtterøy and Hvasser by bridges and the island of Nøtterøy is connected to the mainland by the Tønsberg Canal Bridge.The island was part of Tjøme Municipality from 1838 until 2018 when it became part of the newly-created Færder Municipality. The main population centre on the island is the village of Tjøme in the central part of the island.

Tjøme (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈçø̀ːmə]) is a former municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 39-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) island municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2018. The area is now part of Færder Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Tjøme. Other villages in Tjøme included Bjørnevåg, Grimestad, Hulebakk, Ormelet, Solvang, Sundene, and Svelvik.At the time of its dissolution in 2017, the 39.4-square-kilometre (15.2 sq mi) municipality was the 417th largest by area out of the 426 municipalities in Norway. Tjøme was the 212th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,928. The municipality's population density was 125 inhabitants per square kilometre (320/sq mi) and its population had increased by 9.7% over the previous 10-year period.The whole municipality was made up of a group of islands located to the south of Nøtterøy Municipality. The municipality included all of the island of Tjøme plus the smaller islands of Hvasser, Brøtsø, Hui, and Sandø. In addition to this, there were also about 475 smaller islands and skerries. The main island of Tjøme is the second-largest island in Vestfold County.Tjøme was the childhood holiday destination for writer Roald Dahl.

Svelvik is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Tjøme, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the north of the village of Tjøme, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south of the village of Sundene, and about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the west of the village of Grimestad. The village of Svelvik and the surrounding countryside had a population (in 2007) of 630.

Sundene is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Tjøme, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the north of the village of Tjøme, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the north of the village of Svelvik, and about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the northwest of the village of Grimestad. A bridge connects Sundene with the village of Kjøpmannskjær which lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the northwest on the island of Nøtterøy. The village of Sundene and the surrounding countryside had a population (in 2007) of 345.

Mågerø is a small peninsula just south of the Norwegian city of Tønsberg. It is a part of the island Tjøme, a typically Norwegian summer vacation area. Mågerø is the location of the Royal Norwegian Air Force control and alert station for the southern part of Norway. The Norwegian royal family have their summer vacation facility situated on Mågerø, which in its entirety has restricted military area status.

Færder is a municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Vestfold. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Borgheim. Other villages in the municipality include Årøysund, Bjørnevåg, Buerstad, Duken, Glomstein, Grimestad, Hårkollen, Hulebakk, Kjøpmannskjær, Nesbrygga, Ormelet, Oterbekk, Skallestad, Skjerve, Solvang, Strengsdal, Sundene, Svelvik, Tenvik, Tjøme, Torød, Vestskogen, and Vollen.The 100-square-kilometre (39 sq mi) municipality is the 329th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Færder is the 44th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 27,286. The municipality's population density is 273.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (709/sq mi) and its population has increased by 5.1% over the previous 10-year period.The Færder National Park, which was established in 2013, comprises islands and sea area east of the municipality. The main visitors' centre for the park is located at Verdens Ende at the southern tip of the island of Tjøme.

Kjøpmannskjær is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the southern shore of the island of Nøtterøy, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of the village of Tenvik, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of the village of Sundene (on Tjøme island), and about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) south of the village of Skjerve. The village of Strengsdal lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the east along the southern shore of the island. The 0.46-square-kilometre (110-acre) village has a population (2023) of 440 and a population density of 953 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,470/sq mi).

Strengsdal is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the southern coast of the island of Nøtterøy. It lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Kjøpmannskjær and about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of the village of Buerstad. The village of Torød and the Torød Church lie about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the northeast. The village of Strengsdal and the surrounding countryside has a population (in 2023) of 184.

Stauper is an archipelago in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The islands are located in the Tønsbergfjorden, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the island of Natholmen. It consists of 170 decares (17 ha; 42 acres) of rocky islands, islets, and skerries. The uninhabited islands are only accessible by boat. Stauper consists of 21 islands, including the larger islands of Betjenterholmen (0.03 square kilometres or 7.4 acres), Terneskjær, Teholmen, Stauperkollen, Kistholmen, Langholmen, Ærholmen, Stauperluva, Lyngholmen, Torgerskjær, and Helgerødskjær. They are located in-between the Østerøya peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality and Tjøme in Færder Municipality.The islands consist of deep bays, long straits, cliff formations, and round rocks and skerries. Naturally occurring plants on the islands include European red raspberry, Wild pansy, Sea thrift, and Yellow toadflax. Several cabins were previously located on the island Betjenterholmen. Despite its location in-between Flautangen (Østerøya) and Lindholmen (Tjøme) in the Tønsbergfjord, the archipelago belongs to the municipality of Sandefjord.It is particularly popular during the summer months for recreational activities including swimming, sun bathing, kayaking, diving, boating, fishing, and camping. Public toilets and trash cans have been installed on the islands, however, the islands have no piers or established campground facilities. The islands are popular for boaters during summer. While there are no sandy beaches on the islands, they are used for jumping, diving, and snorkeling. Since 2012, Pernille Sjølett Hansen has held annual concerts on the islands.

Buerstad is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the southern coast of the island of Nøtterøy. The village of Buerstad is located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the east of the village of Strengsdal and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the southwest of the village of Torød where the Torød Church is located. The village of Buerstad and the surrounding countryside has a population (in 2023) of 520.

Veierland is a populated, car-free island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 4.4-square-kilometre (1.7 sq mi) island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden, between the mainland (to the west), the island of Tjøme (to the east), and the island of Nøtterøy (to the northeast). Veierland Church was established in 1905. Historically, there was a Veierland School, however this closed in 2013. Veierland is primarily a summer vacation community. The island has a 17-kilometre (11 mi) shoreline with many popular swimming beaches including Kjølholmen, Hverveodden, and Kongshavn. Places for accommodation and eateries are open during the summer months.Veierland has been inhabited as long as Vestfold county. The island has a permanent year-round population of about 150 people, however, the island experiences significant summer tourism. Over 450 vacation homes can be found on the island. The island has no bridge or road connections. Veierland is connected to the mainland by 9-17 daily ferries from Tenvik on the island of Nøtterøy via the Jutøya AS. During the summer months there are also ferries from Engø peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality. Convenience stores, a golf course, and restaurants are operated on the island during summers, although most services are closed outside the tourist season. The island is primarily car-free, but residents may acquire permits for vehicles such as tractors, golf carts, mopeds, and ATVs. Besides its boat harbors, beaches, and cabin communities, the island remains densely forested with much agricultural activity.