Fossnes

Fossnes
Valberg
Village
View of the village church
View of the village church
Interactive map of Fossnes
Coordinates: 59°16′49″N 10°15′31″E / 59.28018°N 10.25866°E / 59.28018; 10.25866
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyVestfold
MunicipalitySandefjord Municipality
Area
 • Total
0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2026)
 • Total
701
 • Density1,947/km2 (5,040/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
3160 Stokke

Fossnes or Valberg is a village in Sandefjord Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the north of the village of Stokke and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the southeast of the village of Andebu. The city of Tønsberg lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east.

The 0.36-square-kilometre (89-acre) village has a population (2026) of 701 and a population density of 1,947 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,040/sq mi).

Arnadal Church is located on the north side of the village, along the river Merkadamselva.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (31 August 2026). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ↑ "Valberg, Sandefjord". yr.no. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Informasjon om stadnamn: Fossnes". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 10 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Informasjon om stadnamn: Valberg". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 10 October 2026.