Åsgårdstrand

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Landeveien near Åsgårdstrand painted by Hans Heyerdahl in 1890
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Landeveien near Åsgårdstrand painted by Hans Heyerdahl in 1890

Åsgårdstrand is a town in Vestfold, Norway. It had city status until 1965, when it was split between the municipalities of Horten and Tønsberg.

Originally founded in the 16th century as a center for shipwrights and lumber, it has evolved into a tourist destination and artists' colony. Among the notable artists with ties to Åsgårdstrand are Edvard Munch, Christian Krogh, and Hans Heyerdahl.

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Coordinates: 59°21′N 10°28′E

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