Melsomvik

Melsomvik is a village in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located along the Tønsbergfjorden, about to the east of the village of Stokke. The small village of Storevar lies immediately to the south of Melsomvik. The village has a population (2022) of 2,067 and a population density of . Since 2015, the neighboring village of Storevar has been considered part of the urban area of Melsomvik.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Melsomvik
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.image_skyline: Melsomvik,Norway_(2442618791).jpg
Settlement.image_caption: View of the village
Settlement.pushpin_map: Norway Vestfold#Norway
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of the village
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Eastern Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Vestfold
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Vestfold
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Sandefjord Municipality
Settlement.timezone1: CET

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Wikidata facts

Population: 2091
Area: 1.33
Image: Melsomvik,Norway (2442618791).jpg

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History
Sundås Fort
Recreation
Climate
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Melsomvik is known for its architecture which resembles that of Southern Norway. It has been an active harbor since the Middle Ages. The Norwegian Armed Forces maintained in control of its harbor until 1964. A coastal hiking trail can be found along the coast from Brunstad to Storevar. Melsomvik experiences significant summer tourism and is home to many vacation homes.