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FOCUS RACE

CHALLENGE TØNSBERG : race to the worlds end ...

Scenic course –

amazing landscape

The heart of the race is in
Tonsberg - founded in the
year 871 and thus the oldest
town in Norway.
Tonsberg region is best known
as a summer paradise, but the
region has qualities all year
round with both idyllic pearls
and active pulse.

Our ancestors could have
settled anywhere, but they
chose Tønsberg. Our location
is fantastic, and it can´t take
that away from us. From the
sea and the good life, it soon
just under an hour to get to
Oslo

Proud tradition

Tonsberg region has long
traditions in shipping,
industry and trade. The story
goes back to the Viking era,
and the city settled in earnest
as marine and trade already
from 1750. Trade remains an
important industry for the
region.

Tonsberg region is an amazing gem with a unique The Course
archipelago, and a living vibrant cultural life.
Although the region is best known as the summer Your journey begins in the idyllic ”Rosanespark”
city it is a region that has much to offer all year where the swim takes place in the sheltered and
round.
idyllic Tønsberg fjord.
Then you cycle on the famous island Nøtterøy, also
Welcome to us!

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