Stavern

Stavern is a norwegian city located south of Larvik in Vestfold. It was the site of an important Norwegian naval base.

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Its former and current name is Stavern, but from 1799 to 1930 it was titled Fredriksv?rn.

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Currently there are around 3000 inhabitants in Stavern. It is a small town where tourism is one of the most important sources of income. During summer, the population increases to around 30,000-40,000 people, due to camping sites and cottages around the town center as well as boats visiting the harbour.

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During the 20th century, Stavern became a beloved site for artists and craftsmen. The poet Herman Wildenvey and the writer Jonas Lie both lived in Stavern. Today, the town is well known in southern Norway for its many exhibitions and art galleries.

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Norwegian: When used as an adjective, Norwegian refers to anything that originates from Norway. It may refer to more than one article:...

Larvik: Larvik is a municipality in the county of Vestfold, Norway. The municipality covers an area of 530 km?. The district also includes the villages Stavern, Nevlunghavn, Helgeroa, Kvelde, Hvarnes and Tj?lling. Other notable places are the lake Farris and the river Numedalsl?gen, locally called L?gen, wh...

Vestfold: Vestfold is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. The county administration is in T?nsberg....

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